Gustav Stickley
Sconce, Model No. 671
Estimate:
6,000 - 8,000 USD
Property of a Private Collector
Gustav Stickley
Sconce, Model No. 671
circa 1905
executed by the Craftsman Workshops of Gustav Stickley, Eastwood, New York
hand-wrought copper and iron, original hammered glass
20 1/4 x 6 x 10 5/8 in. (51.4 x 15.2 x 27 cm) overall
lantern: 9 x 6 x 6 in. (22.9 x 15.2 x 15.2 cm)
Overall in very good condition. The hand-wrought copper surfaces throughout the lantern and wall mount present with a beautifully aged patina and rich hammered texture with scattered light surface scratches, abrasions, some light surface soiling, and minor discolorations and wear, consistent with age and gentle handling. The original hammered glass with very minor scattered air bubbles, particulate inclusions and minor irregularities inherent to production. Sotheby's does not guarantee electrical components and suggests having all wiring inspected by a licensed electrician.
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