GUSTAV STICKLEY INLAID DROP-FRONT DESK
designed by Harvey Ellis, early Stickley red decal on reverse
lid with three panels each inlaid with metals and fruitwood stylized flower, two original glass ink bottles to interior fitted with open compartments and single drawer, shelf below, 44"h; 26"w
Oval paper label on back: THE COBB-EASTMAN CO., FORMERLY KEELER & CO.. FINE FURNITURE AND DRAPERIES, 111-117 WASHINGTON ST., BOSTON, MASS.
As found in cellar, some inlay to lid missing; backboards split; piece of backboard partially missing where stamp is, only half of stamp remains: support for drawer missing.
Estimate: $4,000 - $6,000
Realized: $7,000 - Excluding Buyer's Premium
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Lot 69 : GUSTAV STICKLEY INLAID DROP-FRONT DESK
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