G0852
American Quezal Art Nouveau Art Glass Gold Optic Rib Lily Lamp Shade
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DETAILS
This elegant, antique Art Nouveau lamp shade by Quezal is crafted in iridescent gold with optic ribs.
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).
STYLE
Art Nouveau
MARKS
Signed: Quezal.
PERIOD
Early 20th century
DATE
Circa 1910
DIMENSIONS
Width 3 Depth 3 Height 5.25 inches
Fitter: Width 1.25 inches
