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Gustav Stickley
Estimate
8,000 - 12,000 USD
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Description
- Gustav Stickley
- Lantern
with firm's impressed circular mark
- hand-wrought copper and glass
- with the original chain and hand-wrought copper ceiling plate
Literature
Gustav Stickley, Hand-Wrought Metal Work, Syracuse, NY, 1905, p. 34 (for a related model)
Stephen Gray, The Early Work of Gustav Stickley, New York, 1987, p. 171 (for a related model)
Karen Livingstone and Linda Parry, eds., International Arts and Crafts, London, 2005, pp. 146-147 and back cover
Condition
Overall in very good condition. Each of the four hand-hammered glass panels are original with no visible condition issues. The copper surfaces throughout show some light surface scratches, gentle rubbing and surface soiling consistent with age and use. With the original chain and hand-wrought copper ceiling plate (the latter not visible in the catalogue illustration). With replaced socket. Recently rewired. The only other known examples of this rare model (a group of four lanterns) are in the collection of Crabtree Farms.
In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective qualified opinion.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.
In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective qualified opinion.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.