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Gustav Stickley
Estimate
40,000 - 60,000 USD
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Description
- Gustav Stickley
- Reverse-Tapered Bow-Arm "Morris" Chair, Model No. 2340
- oak with the original seat foundation
Provenance
Richard Crawford Oliver, Cotuit, MA, circa 1901
Thence by descent
Thence by descent
Literature
Stephen Gray, The Early Work of Gustav Stickley, New York, 1987, p. 41
Thomas K. Maher, The Kaufmann Collection: The Early Furniture of Gustav Stickley, Cincinnati, OH, 1996, p. 49 (for an example in ash)
David Cathers, Gustav Stickley, London, 2003, front cover and p. 44
Linda H. Roth and Elizabeth Mankin Kornhauser, eds., At Home with Gustav Stickley: American Arts & Crafts from the Stephen Gray Collection, London, 2008, p. 75
Kevin W. Tucker, Gustav Stickley and the American Arts & Crafts Movement, Seattle, 2010, p. 121
Thomas K. Maher, The Kaufmann Collection: The Early Furniture of Gustav Stickley, Cincinnati, OH, 1996, p. 49 (for an example in ash)
David Cathers, Gustav Stickley, London, 2003, front cover and p. 44
Linda H. Roth and Elizabeth Mankin Kornhauser, eds., At Home with Gustav Stickley: American Arts & Crafts from the Stephen Gray Collection, London, 2008, p. 75
Kevin W. Tucker, Gustav Stickley and the American Arts & Crafts Movement, Seattle, 2010, p. 121
Condition
Overall in very good condition. The oak surfaces throughout appear to retain their original finish, with some occasional light surface scratches, abrasions, and edge wear consistent with age and use. The top surface of the proper right bow arm with a few barely visible light ring marks. The proper left top corner of the seat back with a very old and shallow triangular surface loss (1 ΒΌ inch). With some occasional stress fractures to the legs consistent with the expected shrinkage and contraction of the wood over time. There are some stress fractures with associated lifting to the reverse sides of two of the horizontal back slats. With a few transparent dark drip marks along the exterior seat rails. The chair retains its original seat foundation. The original muslin over the foundation with tears, soiling and staining. With period (most likely original) faceted pins and spacers supporting the chair back. Lacking seat cushions. A beautiful example of this early and iconic Morris chair design displaying exceptional figuring and rich color.
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.