Lot 233: * A Louis Sullivan Cast Iron Medallion, for the Schlesinger and Mayer Department Store, (American, 1856-1924), Diameter 21 3/8 inches.

Name: * A Louis Sullivan Cast Iron Medallion, for the Schlesinger and Mayer Department Store, (American, 1856-1924), Diameter 21 3/8 inches.
Brand: Hindman
SKU: dd891025ba

Est: $7,000 USD - $9,000 USDSold:

HindmanChicago, IL, USOctober 23, 2013

Item Overview

Description

A Louis Sullivan Cast Iron Medallion, for the Schlesinger and Mayer Department Store, (American, 1856-1924),
manufactured by Winslow Brothers Company, Chicago, of shaped circular form with repeating stylized swag and foliate decoration.
Diameter 21 3/8 inches.

Artist or Maker

Louis Henry Sullivan

Condition Report

Cast in two pieces appears to be in overall good, complete, stable condition with uneven dark, dirty patina throughout with some areas of scuffing and light scratching, an area of loss to one half of the central point approximately 3/8 inches long, retro fitted as a trivet with modern steel cross bars and feet. Additional images available upon request.

Notes

Property from the Estate of James M. Walsh, Chicago, Illinois

Similar example:
Art Institute of Chicago, Chicago, Illinois

Auction Details

20th Century Decorative Arts

Hindman

October 23, 2013, 12:00 PM CST

1338 West Lake Street, Chicago, IL, 60607, US

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