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Gustav Stickley
Estimate
25,000 - 35,000 USD
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Description
- Gustav Stickley
- Twelve-Tile Tea Table
with firm's decal
- oak and glazed earthenware
- the inset tiles by Grueby Faience Company, Boston executed by the Craftsman Workshops of Gustav Stickley, Eastwood, NY
Provenance
Skinner, Inc., Bolton, MA, October 21, 1989, lot 57
Literature
A. Patricia Bartinique, Gustav Stickley, His Craft: A Daily Vision and a Dream, Parsippany, NJ, 1992, p. 39
David M. Cathers, Furniture of the American Arts and Crafts Movement, Philmont, NY, 1996, p. 226
Stephen Gray, The Early Work of Gustav Stickley, New York, 1987, pp. 32 and 73
Karen Livingstone and Linda Parry, eds., International Arts and Crafts, London, 2005, p. 147 and back cover
David M. Cathers, Furniture of the American Arts and Crafts Movement, Philmont, NY, 1996, p. 226
Stephen Gray, The Early Work of Gustav Stickley, New York, 1987, pp. 32 and 73
Karen Livingstone and Linda Parry, eds., International Arts and Crafts, London, 2005, p. 147 and back cover
Condition
Overall in very good condition. The oak surfaces throughout appear to retain their original finish, with occasional surface scratches, abrasions, and edge wear consistent with age and use. The top with some slightly more prominent surfaces scratches and abrasions (all of which looks considerably old and worn). The finish on the legs and apron looks slightly dry (would benefit from a sensitive waxing), with some scattered flaking and minor losses to the finish. The lower shelf with a small dark square stain (1 x 1 inch) and a smaller circular stain. The legs with some occasional stress fractures to the wood (all of which appear stable and are inherent in the natural expansion and contraction of wood over time). The twelve inset Grueby tiles are original and the grouting appears to be original and undisturbed. The tiles are all in very good condition, displaying a particularly rich and vibrant green glaze with exceptional figuring. One tile has a very small and minor edge chip (1/8 x 1/8 inch, which appears to be very old and worn). A very attractive example of this iconic form, displaying a particularly rich brown finish and a beautiful set of tiles.
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.