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Gustav Stickley
Estimate
20,000 - 30,000 USD
bidding is closed
Description
- Gustav Stickley
- Two-Door Bookcase
- with firm's decal
- ebonized oak and leaded glass
designed by Harvey Ellis
executed by the Craftsman Workshops of Gustav Stickley, Eastwood, NY
executed by the Craftsman Workshops of Gustav Stickley, Eastwood, NY
Provenance
DeLorenzo Gallery, New York
Acquired from the above by Robert Kaplan, New York, circa 1995
Acquired from the above the present owner, circa 1997
Acquired from the above by Robert Kaplan, New York, circa 1995
Acquired from the above the present owner, circa 1997
Literature
Stephen Gray and Robert Edwards, eds., The Collected Works of Gustav Stickley, New York, 1981, p. 93
Tod M. Volpe and Beth Cathers, Treasures of the American Arts and Crafts Movement: 1890-1920, New York, 1988, p. 35
Leslie Greene Bowman, American Arts & Crafts: Virtue in Design, Los Angeles, 1990, p. 84
Tod M. Volpe and Beth Cathers, Treasures of the American Arts and Crafts Movement: 1890-1920, New York, 1988, p. 35
Leslie Greene Bowman, American Arts & Crafts: Virtue in Design, Los Angeles, 1990, p. 84
Condition
Overall in very good condition. The ebonized oak surfaces throughout appear to retain their original finish, displaying an exceptionally rich and satisfying dark coloration. The oak surfaces throughout with some occasional surface scratches, surface abrasions, edge wear with some small associated edge losses, and some isolated areas showing light finish losses consistent with age and gentle use. The proper front left foot with some edge losses and roughness to the bottom contour. The sides and top of the case with some very minor seam separations, consistent with the natural expansion and contraction of wood over time. All of the glass panels in the case appear original and undisturbed, with some light surface soiling and traces of surface reside to the glass. With eight interior adjustable shelves. Eight of the metal shelf supports are presently missing (out of a total of 32). The interior bottom boards with light surface soiling. With a period key. The brass escutcheon guards on the exterior front doors appear to be replaced. A very handsome example of this elegantally-proportioned Ellis design with a particularly attractive deep and rich ebonized finish. The bookcase displays beautifully in person.
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.