Tiffany Studios

American, Early 20th Century

Nautilus Table Lamp, c. 1905
with a Mermaid base cast from a model by Louis Gudebrod

bronze, silvered bronze, shell

signed 'GUDEBRU'D and stamped 'TIFFANY STUDIOS/NEW YORK'

H 15 1/2 x W 4 3/4 x D 9 inches

Property from a Private Collector, Chicago, Illinois

Shade: No apparent cracks or chips. Color is consistent. There are two flea bite areas of discoloration to the shade on the top that appear to be consistent with the material and not damage. There is a 1/32 inch hole to one side of the shade that appears to be natural and not damage. The shade has possibly been replaced, Base: No apparent cracking or damage to speak of. Discoloration and wear to finish appears to be consistent with manufacturing process. Patina goes from dark green with areas of a redish color coming through throughout. This is more heavily visible in areas such as the chest. In working order.

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Early 20th Century Design

Nautilus Table Lamp, c. 1905
with a Mermaid base cast from a model by Louis Gudebrod

Early 20th Century Design

Nautilus Table Lamp, c. 1905with a Mermaid base cast from a model by Louis Gudebrod

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Nautilus Table Lamp, c. 1905
with a Mermaid base cast from a model by Louis Gudebrod