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Peacock table lamp

Peacock table lamp
Peacock table lamp
Peacock table lamp
Object name 
Peacock table lamp
Date 
c. 1900-1906
Medium 
Glass, bronze
Dimensions 
Overall: 25 1/2 x 18 1/2 in. ( 64.8 x 47 cm )
Description 
Leaded glass and bronze "Peacock" table lamp; 18 1/2" diameter globe-shaped shade with slightly concave apron, depicting peacock feathers; feathers rendered in purplish crimson with striations of blue, green and gold; "eyes" of blue-green stippled glass bordered by gold glass with orange mottles; feathers near apron with green plumage. Integrated bronze Peacock base with 12" scalloped platform with raised design of peacock feathers, each with a bluish-green mosaic "eye" at its center; base has amphora shape with six bulging bronze sections.
Credit Line 
Gift of Dr. Egon Neustadt
Object Number 
N84.86
Marks 
stamped: on metal tag inside shade: "TIFFANY STUDIOS NEW YORK"
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.