After George Grant Elmslie
(British/American, 1869-1952)
Architectural Wall Relief Tile
Sale 771 - Early 20th Century Design
May 19, 2020
2:00PM CT
Live / Chicago
Estimate
$1,500 -
$2,500
Sold for $3,250
Sold prices are inclusive of Buyer’s Premium
Lot Description
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
Terracotta Facade of Exchange State Bank, Grand Meadow, Minnesota, 1910 for a closely related model
Condition Report
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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