with the original ceiling canopies, hardware and glass shades

Private Collection, Boston, Massachusetts, circa 1905
Thence by descent
Acquired from the above by the present owner

Isabelle Anscombe and Charlotte Gere, Arts & Crafts in Britain and America, New York, 1978, p. 21 (for the model in situ in Gustav Stickley's house at Craftsman Farms, Morris Plains, New Jersey)
Stephen Gray, The Early Work of Gustav Stickley, New York, 1987, p. 170

Overall very good condition. The iron surfaces with some scattered very minor surface scratches and abrasions throughout and minor wear to the patina concentrated to the edges of the lanterns consistent with age and gentle handling. The original glass with very minor scattered air bubbles and particulate inclusions inherent in its production. One glass pane with a some minor vertical irregularities within the glass inherent in the making and not visually detractive. Another pane with a minute chip to one of the upper corners. An iconic and highly functional form by Gustav Stickley.
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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