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We specialize in vintage Stickley Mission Oak Arts & Crafts furniture, art pottery, copper and California paintings. Furniture by Gustav Stickley, L&JG Stickley, Stickley Brothers, Roycroft, Limbert, Lifetime, Shop of the Crafters, Harden, Michigan Chair Co, Globe-Wernicke and many others. Art pottery by Roseville, Weller, Gladding McBean, Catalina, Van Briggle, Clifton, Robertson, Jalan, California Faience, Peters & Reed, Stockton, Rookwood, Pacific, Marblehead, Bauer, Niloak & McCoy. Hammered metalwork by Roycroft, Dirk van Erp, Harry Dixon, Novick, Liberty & Co, Jauchens...Read More
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  • L&JG Stickley Strap-Hinge China Cabinet c1905-1907
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    Stickley Arts and Crafts Furniture Available at California Historical Design

    When the Stickley brothers opened their furniture companies in the 1880s, they had a simple philosophy in mind. They worked toward simplicity and honesty in design, inspired by the Flemish phrase ‘Als Ik Kan’ (to the best of one’s ability). This approach emphasized quality craftsmanship, sturdy joinery, and plain surfaces. It also set the foundation for the broader American Arts and Crafts movement, which emerged in the late 19th century. California Historical Design’s upcoming arts and crafts sale will highlight several notable furniture items from the various Stickley companies. A strap-hinge cabinet made between 1905 and 1907 leads the catalog. Produced by Leopold and John George Stickley, this piece features the original finish. Several other Stickley furniture items are available, including a pencil-post divan made by Gustav Stickley. Arts and crafts furniture collectors can also find a set of eight side chairs from the Stickley brothers, made around 1907. Due to their age and limited availability, these chairs rarely come to auction as a set. Beyond the Stickley items, the sale includes pieces by Charles Limbert, the Roycroft arts and crafts community, and others. A double-gourd vase from Teco leads the ceramics offerings. Founded in 1885, the American Tera Cotta Tile and Ceramic Company (Teco) was best-known for its smooth, matte green glazes. The available pot has an hourglass shape with four curved handles. The catalog will also present fine art by Charles Warren Eaton, Florence Lundborg, and Carl Oscar Borg. View the full listings and place a bid on Bidsquare.

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  • Dirk van Erp Hammered Copper & Stenciled Mica Boudoir
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    AC Stickley Arts & Crafts Auction

    The Stickley brothers, Albert, Gustav, Charles, Leopold, and John George, formed the Stickley Brothers Furniture Company in 1891. Beginning in 1900, the company produced chairs and tables in styles ranging from Colonial Revival to early Mission. The company continued to create Colonial American pieces until it ceased production in the 1950s. California Historical Design – AC Stickley is offering Stickley Brothers furniture in the upcoming auction. Highlighted is an L & JG Stickley #719 corner cabinet. This 1910 signed piece has been refinished and stands 65 inches tall by 38.5 inches wide. The four-shelf wooden cabinet is enclosed with glass. Also featured is an 1898 Martin Brother's bird tobacco jar. The detailed porcelain jar is signed and dated on the bottom half of the removable head.  Included in the auction is a 1930s Navajo WPA hand-carved New Mexican hutch. A 1910 large Bradley Hubbard reverse-painted oval lamp and an Amphora pottery painted portrait vase will be on offer as well. Visit Bidsquare to view the entire collection and to register to bid.

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  • Dedham Pottery Night and Morning Pitcher
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    AC Stickley Arts & Crafts Auction

    Born in Wisconsin, Gustav Stickley learned his trade while working in his uncle's chair factory. Stickley and his four brothers soon started manufacturing furniture for themselves. He launched Mission Furniture and built his brand around hand-crafted, simple, well-made designs with natural materials. Stickley also published a popular monthly magazine, The Craftsman, from 1901 until 1916. His furniture and magazine targeted America's burgeoning middle class and made Stickley a household name. Seven furniture pieces by Stickley are featured in the upcoming auction, presented by California Historical Design - AC Stickley. The furniture available in this auction represents the American Arts and Crafts movement that flourished in the early 20th century. Beyond furniture, the sale also offers over 200 lots of decorative art. One of the leading items is a vase by Grueby Pottery. Inspired by the matte glazes at the 1893 World's Columbian Exposition in Chicago, William Henry Grueby began making pottery and developed a novel range of glazes. His iconic cucumber-green matte glaze, a hallmark for the company’s pottery, made him one of the most recognized American potters. The available vase from 1905 features hand-molded leaves. A landscape oil painting by Sam Hyde Harris, titled Hidden Valley, is also available. View any of these lots and register to bid on Bidsquare. 

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  • Rare Forest Craft Guild - Dirk van Erp Framed Tile
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    AC Stickley Arts & Crafts Auction

    The upcoming Arts & Crafts Auction, presented by California Historical Design - AC Stickley, offers 400 lots of decorative arts, fine art, furniture, and more. A key item of the sale is a copper and mica lamp designed by Dirk van Erp. Originally from Leeuwarden, Netherlands, van Erp immigrated to California in 1890 and opened the Art Copper Shop in 1908. The following year, he collaborated with Elizabeth Eleanor D’Arcy Gaw to design his signature copper and mica lamps. The available piece features an orange mica shade on a hand-hammered copper base. Another highlighted piece from van Erp is a brass shell casing from 1908. Among the leading lots is a painting of California oak trees by American artist Percy Gray. Often associated with Californian landscapes, Gray was particular about the time of the day and the trees he chose to paint. He often traveled great distances to find the perfect scene. A Roycroft leaded glass cabinet built during the American Arts and Crafts Movement will also be offered. To explore these lots and to register to bid, visit Bidsquare.

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