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Gustav Stickley
Estimate
80,000 - 120,000 USD
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Description
- Gustav Stickley
- A Rare Trapezoidal China Cabinet, Model No. 902
- with firm's decal
- oak and glass with wrought-iron hardware
- executed by the Craftsman Workshops of Gustav Stickley, Eastwood, NY
Provenance
Private Collection, New York State, ca. 1901
Thence by descent
Thence by descent
Literature
Stephen Gray, The Early Work of Gustav Stickley, New York, 1987, p. 56 (for a drawing of this model in the firm's 1901 Chips catalogue)
David M. Cathers, Furniture of the American Arts and Crafts Movement, Philmont, NY, 1996, pp. 114 and 124-125
David Cathers, Stickley Style: Arts and Crafts Homes in the Craftsman Tradition, New York, 1999, p. 20
David Cathers, Gustav Stickley, New York, 2003, p. 48 (for a period photograph showing this model in the firm's exhibition at the 1901 Pan-American Exposition in Buffalo, NY)
Condition
Overall in very good condition. The wood surfaces appear to retain their original finish, and appear to have been waxed throughout the years. With occasional light surfaces scratches, minor surface abrasions, and edge wear consistent with age and gentle use. The bottom edge of the rail below the cabinet doors with some minor splintering and associated losses. The wrought iron hardware shows very gentle wear and rubbing to the patina. The interior of the top and lower cabinet sections with extensive traces of the original green stain, and with surface soiling and occasional staining consistent with past use. The top board on the interior of the upper glazed cabinet with what appears to be several small nail holes across the length of the board. The two door stops on the bottom interior cabinet are missing (one is presently detached and just needs to be re-attached), as evidenced by the lack of stain where the stops were affixed. With one replaced key. A fine example of this rare and early iconic Stickley form.
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.