Early Craftsman Studios Works, A Roycroft Rarity, A Fulper “First Fifteen” and More at CHD this Saturday
by Kate Nixon
This Saturday, March 18th, California Historical Design in Alameda, California will hold its AcStickley Arts & Crafts Auction Starting Mar 18, 2023 at 11 AM Pacific Daylight Time (2PM Eastern). This 951-lot auction has an impressive selection of furniture, metalwork, lighting, art, prints, ceramic and art pottery offerings any much more by Arts & Crafts Furniture by Gustav Stickley, L&JG Stickley, Stickley Brothers, Charles Stickley, Limbert, Roycroft, Lifetime, Lakeside, JM Young, Mathews Furniture Shop, Bernard Maybeck, Karpen, Harden, Michigan Chair Co.
All estimates and descriptions are courtesy of California Historical Design
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Dirk van Erp Hammered Copper Rivetbase Lamp.
lot 2 – Early Fulper Vasekraft “First Fifteen” #11 Slender Ovoid Vase c1910. Inspired by older Chinese pottery and finished with a variety of glazes, this vase is an example of what is known in Fulper pottery as the “First Fifteen” – cabinet vases that served as Fulper Pottery’s earliest product and a rare work for art pottery collectors. This blue example in perfect condition measures 5.75″h x 2 1/8”d and is estimated to bring in $250-$350.
lot 5 – Roycroft Hammered Copper 12″h American Beauty Vase. This signed American Beauty Vase, popular with Roycroft collectors, is offered with its original patina with some light green verdigris. Estimates: $1,800 – $2,200.
lot 7 – Dirk van Erp Hammered Copper Rivetbase Lamp. As California Historical Design is a premiere spot for all things Dirk Van Erp, this offering is especially impressive. Signed with early closed-box mark, this 23h x 19.5d inches lamp comes with Excellent original patina and its Mica is very nicely replaced. Estimates: $12,000 – $15,000
lot 10 – Early Newcomb College Olive Webster Dodd Cypress Trees Vase 1902. This signed 8.5″h x 3.5″d vase is a prime example of Olive Webster Dodd’s early works at Newcomb College. Estimates: $6,000 – $8,000
lot 12 – L&JG Stickley Set of 4 Dining Chairs c1908-1912. The Signed set of four chairs comes with its excellent original finish. Each chair is 36″h x 17″w x 17″d. Estimates: $1,800 – $2,200.
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L&JG Stickley #111 Two-Door Dresser Chiffonier.
lot 16 – L&JG Stickley #111 Two-Door Dresser Chiffonier c1910. While this dresser is unsigned, this dresser which measures 48″h x 40″w x 19″d has a quality original finish. Estimates: $5,000 – $6,000
lot 19 – Benedict Studios Hammered Copper Candlestick (c1910s) with its excellent original patina. Measures 3.25″h x 4.75″w. Estimate: $150 – $200.
lot 22 – Grand Rapids Heart Cutout Three-Panel Screen (c1910) Possibly early Limbert. Color has been added to original finish. 72.25h x 72w. Each panel 24w. Estimate: $1,500 – $2,000
lot 28 – California Faience Multi-Colored Matte Fruit Basket Tile c1920. This colorful representation of California Faience is signed and is listed as in perfect condition and measures 5.25″ in depth. Estimates: $350 – $450
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A Roycroft rarity: a parchment wastebasket.
lot 32 – Roycroft Parchment Wastebasket c1920s. Do not keep your kindness in water-tight compartments – if it runs over a bit ’twill do no harm. Signed. Fraying around edges. Measures 14.75″h x 10.5″w x 7″. Estimate: $300 – $400
lot 42 – A Massive Limbert 90″w Bench Settle c1908, Signed with branded mark and original finish. According to California Historical Design, “this is the largest Limbert Settle we have ever seen.” Measures 90″w x 34.5″d x 39.5″h. Estimate: $4,000 – $5,000
lot 93 – Roycroft Hammered Copper Bowl c1915. Signed with unusual artist mark for Roycroft metal worker Ernest A. Fuchs. Excellent new patina. 5d x 0.75h inches. Estimate: $450 – $550.
lot 116 – Early Craftsman Studios – Brooklyn Hammered Copper Acid-Etched Letter Rack c1917-1920. With its original patina, this Craftsman Studios copper letter rack measures 4.25″h x 6″w x 2.5″d. Estimate: $200 – $300
lot 134 – Charles Stickley Strap-Hinge Sideboard c1910. Charles Stickley Strap-Hinge Sideboard c1910. Unsigned. Excellent original finish. 68″w x 50″h x25″d. Estimate: $4,500 – $5,500
lot 149 – Mary Batchelder – Boston Amethyst & Sterling Silver Festoon Necklace c1905. Signed. 16″ length. 3.5″ drop. Estimate: $750 – $950
lot 163 – Fulper Pottery Speckled Green Square Vase c1910. Signed and listed in perfect condition. Measures 8″h x 3.75″ x 3.75″. Estimates: $600 – $800
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This design was influenced by the English Arts & Crafts designer Ballie Scott. Signed with the Conjoined L&JG and Gustav Stickley label when they briefly worked together in 1917. Excellent original finish.
lot 171 – L&JG Stickley “Ballie Scott” Evenarm Settle c1917. This design was influenced by the English Arts & Crafts designer Ballie Scott. Signed with the Conjoined L&JG and Gustav Stickley label when they briefly worked together in 1917. Excellent original finish. 72″w x 27″d x 28″h. Estimate: $3,500 – $4,500
lot 174 – Minneapolis Handicraft Guild Ceramic Clock 1904. Signed by student “Donald A 04”. A couple of tiny edge flakes to back edge and grinding base chip, otherwise perfect condition. 9.5″w x 6.25″h x 1 3/8″d. Estimate: $350 – $450
To see the rest of the 950-lot auction, visit Auctions.acstickley.com