LOUIS COMFORT TIFFANY/LATE 19TH OR EARLY 20TH CENTURY
Like a calming dance, the beautiful play of colors on this glass set can be hypnotic. A pioneer in Art Nouveau and Aesthetic movements, Louis Comfort Tiffany was best known for his delicate and stunning craftsmanship with stained glass. This Favrile Art Glass, created by Tiffany in the late 19th to early 20th century, is an innovative display of iridescent glass. The glassmaking process used to create this feature is a closely guarded secret, which adds to the alluring exclusivity of Tiffany glasswork.
FAVRILE ART GLASS BOWL AND UNDERPLATE, LOUIS COMFORT TIFFANY (NEW YORK, 1848-1933), EARLY 20TH C., IRIDESCENT GOLD GLASS, WITH GENTLY SCALLOPED RIM, ENGRAVED SIGNATURE "L.C.T." UNDERFOOT, INCLUDING: (1) BOWL, APPROX 2.25"H, 4.75"DIAM, (1) UNDERPLATE, APPROX 6.75"DIAM; 1LBS TOTAL **PROVENANCE: A FINE SANTA FE, NEW MEXICO ESTATE COLLECTION**
