Lot Essay
The ‘Maple Leaf’ model was made during the mature years in the history of Tiffany Studios, with it first appearing in 1913 and still being manufactured into the next decade. Few examples, however, were created, perhaps due to the shade’s reasonably high selling price of $240. The large dome elegantly depicts bands of overlapping maple leaves situated above bands of seed pods attached to slender branches. The design is highly intricate and imaginative, and the shade amply demonstrates the exceptional craftsmanship that was Tiffany Studios’ trademark.