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Monique : French Fine and Decorative Arts

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American Art Nouveau Period Bronze and Leaded Glass Table Lamp, Tiffany Studios
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Now this is a lamp that stops conversation mid-sentence. What we’re looking at is an American Art Nouveau Period bronze and leaded glass table lamp—very much in the orbit of Tiffany Studios, New York, circa 1905 to 1915. The floral mosaic shade, with its jewel-like greens, ambers, and ruby tones, is quintessentially organic—nature translated into light. At the turn of the 20th century, Louis Comfort Tiffany revolutionized domestic lighting. No longer merely functional, lamps became glowing sculptures. This shade, with its scalloped edge and intricate leading, reflects that philosophy beautifully. The base is equally important. Notice the flowing Art Nouveau lines and gilt bronze surface, now softly aged. The three-socket cluster with pull chains is period-correct. There is a studio-style stamp visible on the standard—encouraging, but not definitive without hands-on verification. Condition appears quite good, with honest patina and surface wear consistent with age. The glass shows the subtle tonal variation we like to see, rather than the overly uniform look of many later reproductions. A word about copies.. Tiffany lamps are among the most reproduced decorative arts objects in the world. Even convincing examples demand close inspection of solder seams, glass texture, and signature placement. Given the evidence visible here, I would assign an authenticity confidence of about 65%. If confirmed authentic, auction value would likely fall between $8,000 and $15,000. If a high-quality reproduction, closer to $800 to $1,500. Either way, it’s a luminous reminder that at its best, lighting is poetry in bronze and glass.

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Item Report

American Art Nouveau Period Bronze and Leaded Glass Table Lamp, Tiffany Studios

By: Attributed to Tiffany Studios

Style: Art Nouveau Period

Origin: United States (New York)

Materials: Leaded favrile-type glass, patinated gilt bronze

Age: circa 1905–1915

Condition: Very Good (visible patina and wear to bronze, not professionally inspected)

Value: If authentic: $8,000–$15,000 (auction estimate). If reproduction: $800–$1,500.

Maker's Marks / Writing: Circular stamp on standard appearing to read 'Tiffany Studios New York' with LC monogram (needs in-person verification).

Date: 2026-03-02 19:40:08.206054

Description:

A richly colored leaded glass table lamp with floral Art Nouveau shade and gilt bronze base, featuring three-socket cluster and pull chains, attributed to Tiffany Studios.

Assessment:

This lamp presents as a classic early 20th-century American Art Nouveau leaded glass table lamp in the manner of Tiffany Studios. The shade displays a complex floral mosaic in vibrant greens, ambers, pinks, and reds, with scalloped lower edge and strong organic symmetry. The gilt bronze base features flowing Art Nouveau lines and a three-light cluster with period-style pull chains. A visible stamp on the standard appears to include a circular 'LC' mark, consistent with some Tiffany Studios bases, though this must be carefully authenticated in person. The glass coloration and irregular leading appear consistent with early 20th-century production rather than modern machine-perfect reproductions.

Individual Images:

  • whole lamp front view
  • whole lamp alternate view with cord
  • shade removed showing base and interior
  • detail of three-socket cluster and stamp

Provenance:

No provenance documentation provided.

Condition:

Very Good (visible patina and wear to bronze, not professionally inspected)

Identification Score: 90%

The form, glass work, base design, and visible studio-style stamp strongly support identification as a Tiffany Studios Art Nouveau table lamp.

Authenticity Score: 65%

While the design, patina, and visible base stamp are promising, Tiffany lamps are among the most reproduced decorative arts objects. Without examining the underside of the base, shade rim signature, glass texture, and solder work in person, caution is required. The patina and wear appear plausible but authentication would require further inspection.

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Keywords

Tiffany Studios, Art Nouveau Period, leaded glass lamp, bronze base, American, floral shade, table lamp

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Report ID:  : xcn94z

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