L3061
American Quezal Bronze Mounted Glass King Tut One-Light Table Lamp
$1,150.00
DETAILS
This squat, baluster form, antique Quezal glass lamp is decorated with an iridescent blue and gold King Tut design against an opal body.
PATTERN
King Tut
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).
PERIOD
Early 20th century
DATE
Circa 1920
DIMENSIONS
Width 4.75 Depth 4.75 Height 10 inches
CONDITION
Note: vintage wiring. Requires rewiring.
