Lot 216
  • 216

Gustav Stickley

Estimate
8,000 - 12,000 USD
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Description

  • Gustav Stickley
  • Lantern, Model No. 324
  • wrought-iron, hammered glass, with wrought-iron ceiling plate (not illustrated)

Provenance

Private family collection, Chicago, acquired directly from the Craftsman Workshops of Gustav Stickley
Private Collection, Chicago
Acquired from the above by the present owner

Literature

Gustav Stickley, Hand-Wrought Metal Work, Syracuse, NY, 1905, p. 27
Gustav Stickley, Craftsman Furnishing for the Home, Eastwood, NY, 1912, p. 11
Stephen Gray and Robert Edwards, eds., Collected Works of Gustav Stickley, New York, 1981, p. 149
Stephen Gray, The Early Work of Gustav Stickley, New York, 1987, p. 169
A. Patricia Bartinique, Gustav Stickley, His Craft:  A Daily Vision and Dream, Parsippany, NJ, 1992,  p. 96 (for the lantern model with wall bracket)

Condition

Overall in very good original condition. The fixture retains its original hammered glass shade which is in very good condition with a few surface scratches and surface soiling. The wrought iron throughout with some light surface wear and rubbing and with surface soiling and minor discoloration consistent with age and use. The lantern retains its original wrought iron chain and wrought iron ceiling plate. The interior socket appears original. This lamp displays elegant proportions and pure lines.
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.
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