~TIFFANY SALE & APPRAISAL~
JDT STUDIO GENERATES 30% MORE PROFIT THAN AUCTIONS OR OTHER DEALERS ON TIFFANY SALES
Finding someone that you trust is different than finding someone who is trustworthy, and trust is as essential as experience is in a high-value transaction such as a Tiffany Studio or signed Louis Comfort Tiffany stained glass window sale. After 70 years in the business and dozens of successful Tiffany brokerage sales (some record-breaking) we not only understand the stained glass market’s intricate ebs-and-flows but we also have developed numerous long-standing relationships with private buyers across the country that other dealers or brokers do not know about or even have access to.
Scroll down below to read through a few Q&A’s as well as to view some of the most recent Tiffany stained glass windows that our company has sold for other churches and individuals alike.
~SALE Q & A~
Q: “How can JDT Studio help sell my Tiffany Studio window?”
A: It takes the right buyer in conjunction with the right market to create a successful high-value stained glass transaction take place— on average, we typically have 3 to 6 private Tiffany buyers in queue waiting for us to forward them Tiffany windows that fit within the parameters of their window request. Once a contract is signed, we are typically able to bring an offer to the seller within the span of a week, though sometimes it will take a bit longer.
Over the many decades we have built-up a rapport with both Tiffany buyers and sellers alike— our buyers have received quality, authentic Tiffany Studio windows because we only sell windows with 100% accurate provenance, and our sellers have received much more monetarily by partnering with us than they would have by working with other auctioneers or dealers who charge exorbitant fees and execute shady deals.
Since we are a Studio as well, we have a distinct advantage when it comes to handling a Tiffany window that is in need of removal and/or restoration services performed, in order to secure a sale.
Q: “Are there hidden dangers selling a high-value window?”
A: As with most areas of commerce, unfortunately there are also predators in the stained glass window arena. We have heard many devastating stories about how a church or individual was taken advantage of by other “trustworthy” dealers with “roots in the community”. Most dealers will structure a deal in a such a way that will look as if the seller will be receiving 85%+ of the profits, when in reality the dealer forms under-the-table deals that bring their own profits up to almost double what the seller makes— as devote followers of Jesus first, and Tiffany brokers second, we find that type of behavior appalling and unacceptable. “Do unto others as you would have them do unto you” has been our business model for nearly a century.
Q: “How can JDT replicate my Tiffany window once sold?”
A: Through the use of ultraviolet lighting, multi-pass coloring, and cutting-edge technology, we have the ability to push our $800,000 printers to the limit in order to create custom, extremely high-resolution acrylic replicas of your exact Tiffany window(s). Once created and custom-cut to match the size of your original stained glass window panels, our team will then perform the re-installation and securing of the new panels, which will look almost identical to the original window once the sunlight begins to pass through its semi-translucent membrane.
~APPRAISAL Q & A~
Q: “Where to get an appraisal for a historic Tiffany window?”
A: There are many factors involved when it comes to stained glass window appraisal. Many places can offer you an insurance value appraisal but fail to mention that the actual market value of the antique glass is infinitely different. JDT Studio can help you sift through insurance value, actual market value, retail value, and wholesale value if you decide to send us an email.
Q: “What is the difference between insurance value, actual market value, retail value, and wholesale value?”
A1: INSURANCE value is the amount of value that you give a particular item to be reimbursed by the insurance company in the unfortunate event of damage or theft. This value will typically be double, triple, quadruple, or even more that what the actual market value value currently is. It is best not to expect this amount when selling a stained glass window.
A2: ACTUAL MARKET value, on the other hand, is the amount that the item will actually sell for in today’s market, taking into full consideration the state of the economy as well as current supply and demand levels.
A3: Unless you are fortunate enough to sell your stained glass to the end-user, then a WHOLESALE value is a more realistic goal to reach.
A4: RETAIL value is comparable to actual market value, and is the ideal amount of money you could obtain for your window if a best-case-scenario situation were to take place.
Q: “What is the problem with insurance value?”
A: Stained glass is classified as “artwork” and therefore the price is a bit ambiguous— there can be historical value, heritage value, and even personal value attached to a piece of artwork. Insurance companies will tend to resort to a textbook price-per-square-foot appraisal, but this is dangerous as they will appraise a plain, 10’ geometric window the same as a 10’ Louis Comfort Tiffany stained glass window, as both windows have the same square footage. Even if the insurance company does distinguish a difference between the plain window and the Tiffany window, they will still quote the window at an absurdly high rate since they do not want to undervalue the stained glass. It’s also good to keep in mind that the insurance company makes more money the higher they appraise an item at.
~RECENT JDT TIFFANY SALES~
Christ and a Traveler Louis Comfort Tiffany Antique Church Stained Glass Window
This Louis Comfort Tiffany "Christ and a Traveler" church stained glass window was originally modeled after the famous 1707 hymn “When I Can Read My Title Clear” by Isaac Watts which is clearly portrayed in the colors, glass-work, and techniques used to depict the hymn.
9’W x 10’H
Christ Ascension Louis Comfort Tiffany Antique Church Stained Glass Window
A massive, authentic, arched Louis Comfort Tiffany stained glass window of Christ ascending into heaven while surrounded by a spectacular, multi-colored angelic choir with disciples underfoot adorned in a variety of colorful, textured robes. Almost every hue of every color in the rainbow is found within this Tiffany masterpiece.
8’W x 16’H
Christ Resurrection and Angels Louis Comfort Tiffany Antique Church Stained Glass Window
A phenomenal, authentic, multi-paneled Louis Comfort Tiffany stained glass window of Christ’s resurrection, surrounded by lush foliage, flowers and a mountainous landscape, with adoring angels and disciple nearby. The words “I am the Resurrection and the Life” are seen along the bottom edge of this 1-of-a-kind masterpiece. Vivid colors unseen in any other stained glass artist’s windows run wild within this Tiffany work of art.
14’W x 10’H
Heavenly Christ in Clouds Louis Comfort Tiffany Antique Church Stained Glass Window
A top-tier, authentic, historic Louis Comfort Tiffany stained glass window showing Christ’s head surrounded by clouds with a magnificent purple floral border with lush, green leaves. Tiffany’s works are sought-after and collected world-wide as he is considered the greatest stained glass craftsman of the American style.
6’W x 6’H
Jeweled Cross and Lilies Louis Comfort Tiffany Antique Church Stained Glass Window
A magnificent, authentic work of Louis Comfort Tiffany containing a central jeweled cross positioned in the center of a vivacious lily field, complete with a gorgeous sunrise backdrop. The jeweled cross is composed of massive, opalescent chunk jewel pieces that change colors depending on the time of day and from which angle the viewer is looking from. A truly astonishing piece.
5’W x 10”H
Lily Flower Field Louis Comfort Tiffany Antique Church Stained Glass Window
A phenomenal stained glass window depicting a vibrant lily flower field at sunrise. This window was created by the famous Louis Comfort Tiffany himself, the most revered and collected artist of all time in regards to American style stained glass windows.
3’W x 6’H
Flying Dove in Lily Ring Louis Comfort Tiffany Antique Church Stained Glass Window
A gorgeous, authentic, historic Louis Comfort Tiffany stained glass window depicting a dove flying in the warm sunlight surrounded by lush green grass and dozens of magnificent 3-dimensional lilies that protrude out from the window’s 2D flat surface. Tiffany’s works are sought-after and collected world-wide as he is considered the greatest stained glass craftsman of the American style.
6’W x 6’H
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