Gustav Stickley

Private Midwestern Collection

Robert Judson Clark, ed., The Arts and Crafts Movement in America 1876-1916, Princeton, NJ, 1972, p. 43
Stephen Gray, The Early Work of Gustav Stickley, New York, 1987, pp. 45, 71 and 90
Tod M. Volpe and Beth Cathers, Treasures of the American Arts and Crafts Movement 1890-1920, New York, 1988, p. 27
David Cathers, Furniture of the American Arts and Crafts Movement, Philmont, NY, 1996, p. 206
David Cathers and Alexander Vertikoff, Stickley Style:  Arts and Crafts Homes in the Craftsman Tradition, New York, 1999, pp. 2 and 14
David Cathers, Gustav Stickley, London, 2003, p. 192
Karen Livingstone and Linda Parry, eds., International Arts and Crafts, London, 2005, p. 147 and back cover
Linda H. Roth and Elizabeth Mankin Kornhauser, eds., At Home with Gustav Stickley:  American Arts & Crafts from the Stephen Gray Collection, London, 2008, p. 53
Judith A. Barter, Apostles of Beauty:  Arts and Crafts from Britian to Chicago, Chicago, 2009, p. 98
Kevin W. Tucker, Gustav Stickley and the American Arts & Crafts Movement, Seattle, 2010, pp. 41 and 117

Overall in very good condition. The oak surfaces throughout appear to retain their original finish, and show very minimal light surface scratches and edge wear, and with some occasional stress fractures to the legs consistent with the expected shrinkage and contraction of the wood over time. The central finial above the stretcher with some fine scratch/score lines (possibly inherent in the making or from an animal). The oak surfaces with a few small scattered dark stains or drip marks. The table retains its original leather top, which is in very good stable condition. The leather has aged and darkened beautifully over time, and as expected shows some surface crazing and abrasions (some which penetrate the surface but are stable), some impressed marks, and a few partial ring marks and minor surface stains consistent with age and use. One localized area of the leather shows a very subtle impression and slight discoloration (10 x 4 inch area). The leather borders along the perimeter edges of the table with scattered edge wear and minor losses. The painted metal tacks all appear to be intact and original, with some occasional minor surface bruises and losses to the painted finish. The table presents beautifully in person, with strong vibrant color to the oak and a beautiful rich patina to the leather.
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.
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