루이스 컴포트 티파니(Louis Comfort Tiffany)가 디자인한 스테인레스 글래스 대너 메모리얼 윈도우(Danner Memorial Window 1913)이 11월 18일 소더비 뉴욕 경매에서 티파니 스튜디오 경매 사상 최고가인 1천248만 달러에 팔렸다. 이 윈도우는 오하이오주 캔턴 소재 제일침례교회 창립 멤버인 존과 테레사 대너를 추모하기 위해 제작된 것이다. 

Tiffany Masterpiece Shatters Auction Record at Sotheby’s The Danner Memorial Window Achieves $12.48 Million

Becoming the Most Valuable Offering by Tiffany Studios Ever Offered at Auction Over 3 Times Previous Auction Record

“This record-breaking sale of The Danner Memorial Window celebrates not only a Tiffany masterpiece but a landmark moment for the Tiffany market. This auction is an important milestone, marking the first time a major work by Tiffany Studios has appeared within the context of a marquee evening auction, firmly establishing Tiffany within the pantheon of the most iconic artists of the twentieth century. Created at the peak of Louis Comfort Tiffany and Agnes Northrop’s careers, this spectacular landscape window epitomizes Tiffany’s unrivaled artistry. This sale also honors the eye and vision of Alan Gerry, whose dedication to American art has left a lasting impact on cultural preservation and American heritage.”

-Jodi Pollack, Sotheby’s Chairman and Co-Worldwide Head of 20th Century Design-

NEW YORK, 18 November 2024 – Appearing at auction for the first time in over two decades, The Danner Memorial Window, one of Louis Comfort Tiffany’s greatest masterpieces, achieved $12.48M, setting a new auction record for Tiffany Studios.  

Pursued by 3 determined bidders over the course of a six and a half minute bidding battle, the masterpiece in glass sold to Sotheby’s Global Head of Science & Pop Culture, Cassandra Hatton, bidding from a telephone on behalf of a client.

About The Danner Memorial Window 

The Danner Memorial Window stands as a testament to the genius of Louis Comfort Tiffany and Agnes Northrop at the height of their artistic collaboration. This breathtaking glass creation is a symphony of vivid color and intricate detail, bringing to life a scene that feels almost dreamlike. Northrop, a trailblazer in Tiffany Studios and one of the few women to rise to prominence in the field of stained glass design, infused the piece with her unparalleled ability to capture the essence of nature’s beauty and light. 

The window’s composition is a masterwork of balance and storytelling. Majestic, fruit-laden trees arch gracefully over a winding river that twists and glimmers beneath the warm hues of a setting sun. The sky, painted in layers of glowing amber and dusky blue, casts its light across a landscape that seems to pulse with life. A field of brilliant red poppies, dappled with the final rays of daylight, adds a touch of vivid contrast and movement, enhancing the scene’s immersive quality.

Designed in 1913 as a memorial to John and Terressa Danner, founding members of the First Baptist Church in Canton, Ohio, the window holds an emotional depth that reflects its purpose. It was an extraordinary tribute, not posthumous as many might expect, but created to honor the couple while they were still living—a rare and touching gesture.

Northrop’s vision and craftsmanship imbue The Danner Memorial Window with a painterly quality reminiscent of the Impressionist masters, blending art and nature in a display of unparalleled beauty. The selection of glass pieces and their meticulous arrangement evoke the shimmering effects of light and shadow, achieving a level of artistry that rivals the finest painted canvases. Each detail—from the river’s fluid motion to the delicate rendering of leaves and blossoms—is executed with a precision that celebrates the splendor of the natural world.

This work is more than a window; it is a luminous landscape that invites the viewer to pause and contemplate the harmony between art, nature, and memory. Such pieces are a testament to Northrop’s legacy, firmly placing her among the greatest glass designers of her era and ensuring her contributions continue to inspire generations to come.