A copper and mica lamp made by Lillian Palmer and Harry Dixon stands tall at 27.5″

For those who are not able to make the 24th Annual Twin Cities Arts & Crafts 20th Century Design Show and Sale in St. Paul, AcStickley.com will have a 1,200 lot auction specializing in furniture, metalwork, lighting, textiles and more this weekend September 21st – 22nd at auctions.AcStickley.com.

The quarterly auction by Gus Bostrom and California Historical Design out of Alameda, California offers Arts & Crafts Furniture, pottery, lighting, textiles, art, metalwork and more in the Arts & Crafts style, including historic reminders of the Roycroft Inn, a rare plaque made by Ernest Batchelder, a collaborative lamp by Harry Dixon and Lillian Palmer, works from the collection of noted actor Richard Gere and items sold to benefit the collections fund of the Stickley Museum at Craftsman Farms.

A preview of the auction will take place in the Alameda auctionhouse Friday, September 20th from 10am – 5pm Pacific.

Below are some items of note that we will be keeping our eyes on:

Furniture:

• Expecting a party of five any time soon? A sturdy set of six rare Gustav Stickley oak captain’s chairs ($6,000-$8,000) with their original finish from the Collection of Richard Gere will make a lovely addition to a living room.
• An Early Limbert Cutout Chestnut Trestle Table ($,2500-$3,500) c1902-1905. Signed with paper label. The top has been refinished to match the bottom.
• Truly an example of beauty and function, this Conklyn Brothers footstool ($600-$800) opens up with a removable tray where you can stash a remote or two. The footstool is signed with its original leather and finish in tact.
• A Grand Rapids side table ($750-$950) with excellent original finish.
• OR you could go for an Early L and J.G. Stickley spindled leather two drawer library table ($2,000-$3,000) also with excellent original finish.
• You can also own a 1905 chestnut wardrobe ($2,500-$3,500) made for the Roycroft Inn with classic Roycroft iron knob hardware.

Metalwork:

• A rare piece indeed is found in a California Redwood and Mushroom Repousse Tin plaque ($35,000-$45,000) made by Ernest Batchelder in 1904 when he was Director of the Art Department at Throop Polytechnic Institute. The work was also exhibited at the Oakland Museum exhibition The Arts and Crafts Movement in California: Living the Good Life.
• One of several reminders of the historic Roycroft Inn, a rare glass and pewter decanter ($600-$800) made in 1920 with the words “Roycroft Inn” emblazoned in front in near perfect condition.
• Friends of the Grove Park Inn know this piece: a classic American Beauty Vase by the Roycrofters ($1,800-$2,200) signed with excellent new patina.
• For those who are enthusiasts of the Glasgow style: a Repousse hammered copper plaque ($750-$950) categorized as Scottish Arts & Crafts. Made in 1900, this example features both floral and animal motifs.
• An early Heintz sterling on bronze vase ($300-$400) will be sold to benefit the collections fund of the Stickley Museum at Craftsman Farms. Other lots sold for the Craftsman Farms benefit include this pair of Gustav Stickley ladderback side chairs, Heintz coaster, this colorful copper and enamel inkwell, and a pair of copper candelabras

Lighting:

• The largest lamp from Lillian Palmer and Harry Dixon, a 27.5″ high intricately designed copper base with mica shade lamp ($12,000-$15,000) was made in 1911 when Dixon worked for Palmer after being fired by Dirk Van Erp. Both mica and Patina are original.
• An impressive Moroccan slag glass lamp langing lantern ($750-$950) with original patina and glass made in 1910 is a colorful option with reasonable estimates.

Pottery:

• A rare lavender colored form is offered in the form of a two-handled vase by Fulper Pottery: the”matte wisteria” glaze is a purple and pink reminder of the spring season in this fall quarterly auction. The nine inch high vase is signed with shopmark and in perfect condition with estimates under $1,000.
• A crisp example of that Grueby Green vase that everyone needs in their Arts & Crafts collection is offered this weekend with a 1905 example ($2,000-$3,000) in perfect condition.
• A promising Weller Pottery lot for the beginner collector: a Roma four-paneled tapered vase ($150-$200) with orange leaves and pink florals.
• Just in time for the Fall Season, Rookwood Artist Charles Todd is represented by this signed decorated vase. ($250-$350)

Miscellaneous

• A pair of modeled leather bookends depicting Roycroft founder Elbert Hubbard in excellent condition. The Roycroft rare pair have an estimates of $200-$300.