Early 20th Century Design

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Lot 109

Lot 109

Architectural Wall Relief Tile

Status:

Closed

Estimate: $1,500 - $2,500

Estimate$1,500 – $2,500

Status

Closed

After George Grant Elmslie

(British/American, 1869-1952)

Architectural Wall Relief Tile

terracotta

H 20 x W 20 x D 2 3/4 inches

Property from the Estate of Mr. Richard B. Cook, Crystal Lake, Illinois

Literature:

W.G. Purcell and G.G. Elmslie,

The Work of Purcell and Elmslie, Architects: Reissue of The Western Architect, Prairie School Press 1965, p. 11, for a similar example

Terracotta Facade of Exchange State Bank, Grand Meadow, Minnesota, 1910 for a closely related model

In overall fine and stable condition. Few minor areas of loss to the edges, no signs of any major losses or restorations.

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Hudson Berry

Director, Senior Specialist, Modern Design

hudsonberry@hindmanauctions.com 312.334.4217

Mr. Berry joined the firm in 2018, approaching the category of Design with a vision and aesthetic that has brought waves of accolades to the Hindman brand. He evaluates, researches, and catalogues over 3,000 works of design each year. Prior to joining Hindman, Mr. Berry served as co-founder of Condition Report Conservation, a conservation and restoration studio focused on 20th-century design, where he worked with some of the nation’s leading galleries, collectors, institutions, and design fairs.

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Early 20th Century Design

Architectural Wall Relief Tile

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