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Morphy Auctions Spring Sale contains 10, yes 10 beautiful Tiffany lamps, including an extremely rare Nasturtium Trellis chandelier.

“The lamps were sourced from three brand new consignors,” says Morphy, “and there are some very rare and exceptional designs in the group, like the Nasturtium Trellis chandelier.” Morphy referred to the profusely decorated 26-inch conically shaped shade as “a killer … It’s not a standard Nasturtium pattern; there are blossoms and leaves all over striated Favrile sunset glass.

Three different experts who inspected the lamp said it’s exquisite, that the glass is topnotch and very special. It has been in one family’s home, untouched, since the mid-20th century, so it’s completely fresh to the market. Collectors are going to love this one. We think it will bring $125,000-$150,000.”

Another stunner consigned to the sale is a Tiffany Studios leaded-glass and bronze floor lamp executed in a sophisticated, Impressionistic botanical pattern. When illuminated, the 24-inch early Favrile-glass shade of blue and emerald tones introduces a rainbow of color from selenium to orange.

The lamp is illustrated in Alistair Duncan’s book Masterworks of Louis Comfort Tiffany and is offered with provenance that includes prior sale through Christie’s New York. The Morphy Auctions estimate is $90,000-$140,000.

Morphys Spring Sale is on 29-31 May 2008, contact and location info in the auctions calendar entry.

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