G0841
Large American Quezal White Ribbed Bell Glass Lamp Shade
$2,250.00
DETAILS
An antique Quezal shade with a bell ribbed shape in opalescent white with a gold interior.
STYLE
Art Nouveau
COLOR(S)
White, gold
PLACE OF ORIGIN
United States
MAKER
Quezal Art Glass and Decorating Company (New York, 1902-24)
Quezal was founded in Queens, New York under the creative direction of Martin Bach, Sr. and Thomas Johnson who were both former employees of Tiffany. They produced glass in the Art Nouveau style comparable in quality and beauty with the work of Tiffany and Frederick Carder of Steuben. Quezal was an important contributor to the history of American Art Nouveau glass and examples are included in many prominent museum collections including the Corning Museum of Glass (Corning, NY) and the Metropolitan Museum of Art (New York, NY).
Quezal was founded in Queens, New York under the creative direction of Martin Bach, Sr. and Thomas Johnson who were both former employees of Tiffany. They produced glass in the Art Nouveau style comparable in quality and beauty with the work of Tiffany and Frederick Carder of Steuben. Quezal was an important contributor to the history of American Art Nouveau glass and examples are included in many prominent museum collections including the Corning Museum of Glass (Corning, NY) and the Metropolitan Museum of Art (New York, NY).
MARKS
Signed (fitter): Quezal.
PERIOD
Early 20th century
DATE
Circa 1905
DIMENSIONS
Width 12 Depth 12 Height 5.25 inches
Fitter: Width 2.25 inches
