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Louis Tiffany at Tiffany & Co. Favrile Glass Scarab Brooch

Creator: Louis Comfort Tiffany - Tiffany & Co.
Offered by: Macklowe Gallery, Ltd

Description
This Louis Tiffany brooch dating from circa 1909 is composed of favrile glass scarabs and gold. The oval form is bezel-set with 10 glass scarabs with iridescent blue, indigo and green tones, within a delicate wire mount highlighted by gold spherules. A rare and collectible Louis Tiffany brooch of unusual materials, this brooch represents a classic innovation of the artist in the early to middle period of his work in the medium, when he was most engaged in the creation of experimental jewelry.

Item #: BO-21184
Artist: Louis Comfort Tiffany for Tiffany & Co.
Country: United States
Circa: 1909
Dimensions: 1.75" length, 3" width
Materials: Favrile Glass; Gold; With signed box
Signed: Tiffany & Co., with scratched number, possibly A7820
Literature: Jewelry dating from the period 1909-1914 featuring iridescent glass scarabs is pictured in: Janet Zapata, The Jewelry and Enamels of Louis Comfort Tiffany, p. 103-105

More Information

Documentation:	Signed
Origin:	United States
Period:	1900-1949
Condition:	Good.
Metals:	Gold
Styles / Movements:	Signed Pieces
Dealer Reference #:	BO-21184
Incollect Reference #:	683029

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