Description:
Tiffany Zodiac Turtleback Table Lamp
New York, early 20th century
Rare version of the astrological motif with six round green turtle backs centrally spaced against dichroic blue reserves framed by green segments, interspersed with the twelve gilt cutout signs of the Zodiac depicted in leaded favrile glass segments, impressed at rim Tiffany Studios New York 897, raised on bright gold bronze twisted stem shaft with integrated platform foot, marked Tiffany Studios New York 443, ht. 28, shade dia. 22 in.
Estimate $70,000-85,000
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