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Christie’s New York held a Tiffany sale on December 10, 2021 that grossed $4,193,250, with only 40 lots for sale. Results were strong, with most items selling at or above (some well above) their high estimates. Only one lot, #220, a Tiffany figural window, failed to sell. Following is a review of some of the more interesting results.
As expected, the top lot of the sale went to #223, a very rare Apple Blossom table lamp in the form of a Wisteria lamp. Only six examples are known to exist, of which three are in museums. The lamp realized $625,000, including buyer’s premium, against an estimate of $400,000 – $600,000.
Lot #232 was a very rare and unusual Favrile glass lamp with 7 shades, on an Arch base. It almost doubled its low estimate of $150,000, realizing $300,000, including buyer’s premium.
I really wanted to buy lot #227, a 20″ diameter Dragonfly lamp with gorgeous dichroic, mottled glass in the background. It sold for $93,750, including buyer’s premium, against an estimate of $50,000 – $70,000. Unfortunately for me, I was the underbidder (as I was on a number of lots).
I managed not to buy anything because of the strong prices. I take consolation in the fact that the market is strong.
Click here for the complete results of the sale.Let me know what interests you, even if you don’t see it on my website. I’ve got lots of items that I haven’t listed yet and I know how to locate what you desire.
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