Pond Lily Library Lamp

Made in New York, sometime around 1905

Assembled Height 23 in.; Diameter 20 ½ in.

ORIGINAL COLLECTION OF DR. EGON NEUSTADT

Hardy white pond lilies and lily pads rest on the shimmering, watery surface of this lampshade. Floating on soft pools of sunlight, this aquatic garden in glass brings nature indoors in a unique way.

Shade-
Created by Tiffany Studios, New York (1902-1932) under the artistic direction of Louis C. Tiffany (1848-1933)
Made in New York, sometime around 1905
Glass, cut and assembled with copper foil and solder
Height 9 in.; Diameter 20 ½ in.
"Leaded Shades [No.] 1490, 20" Pond Lily, cone" (as described in: Price List, October 1, 1906, TIffany Studios, New York)
Marked "TIFFANY STUDIOS"; "NEW YORK"; "1490-6"
N.86.C.08a

Base-
Created by Tiffany Studios, New York (1902-1932) under the artistic direction of Louis C. Tiffany (1848-1933)
Made in New York, sometime around 1905
Bronze, cast and patinated; electrical fillings
Height 23 in.; Diameter 9 in.
"Electric lamps. [No.] 363. Library, standard, cushion base, pod design" (as described in: Price List, October 1, 1906, TIffany Studios, New York)
Marked "TIFFANY STUDIOS / NEW YORK / 363"
N.86.C.08b; N.86.C.11c

Photo: David Schlegel