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Lot 249:
Description
Keywords: No Reserve, Louis Comfort Tiffany, Tiffany Studios, Favrile glass, scarab, paperweight, iridescent glass, signed LC Tiffany Favrile, American art glass, early 20th century, American, beetle form, decorative object
Summary:
Louis Comfort Tiffany Studios iridescent Favrile glass scarab paperweight. Signed “LC Tiffany Favrile” to the underside. Circa 1900 to 1910. Modeled as a scarab with a richly iridescent surface displaying gold, violet, and blue tonal highlights, combining sculptural form with the luminous finish associated with Tiffany Favrile glass.
Iridescent surface remains vibrant. Light surface wear and scattered minor scratches to the underside consistent with age and use. A few small surface marks and minor wear visible along the base rim. No major chips or cracks observed. Signed to the underside.
Measurement: 1 1/2 x 3 x 4 1/2 in. (3.8 x 7.6 x 11.4 cm.) approx
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