Lot 72
  • 72

Gustav Stickley

Estimate
10,000 - 15,000 USD
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Description

  • Gustav Stickley
  • A Rare Mirror
  • with firm's early red decal

  • oak and mirrored glass

Provenance

This mirror and the bedstead offered in the following lot were recently acquired from the descendants of the original owners

Literature

Things Wrought by The United Crafts, January 1902, p. 32 (for a related model)
Stephen Gray and Robert Edwards, eds., Collected Works of Gustav Stickley, New York, 1981, p. 14 (for a related model)

Condition

Overall in very good condition. The wood surfaces appear to retain their original finish, displaying exceptionally rich color. The wood surfaces throughout with some occasional light surface scratches and minor edge losses (mainly to the corners) consistent with age and gentle use. There are a few minor sliver losses to the side edge at the top right corner, and an old small shallow loss around the lower dowel at the bottom right corner. The left border of the frame with a few small very subtle scattered surface stains. This is the only known example to date of this rare mirror design.
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.