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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.…
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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…
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Art & Antiques
The 1986 Michael Jordan Fleer rookie card set was initially a flop, as most collectors preferred the baseball rookie cards. As a result, most shopkeepers returned these unopened packs to the company. Today, these Jordan rookies are highly sought-after. The upcoming Art & Antiques Auction, presented by Cottone Auctions, presents…
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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…
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Five For Friday: Dalton's American Decorative Arts
Detail of Gustav Stickley Tall Clock (72" tall). Photo courtesy of Dalton’s American Decorative Arts. Auction Daily: Can you share with the Auction Daily readers why Arts and Crafts furnishings and decorative accessories have such timeless and universal appeal? David Rudd: The Arts and Crafts period began a few decades…
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Fine & Decorative Arts Auction
Quinn's Auction Galleries presents the works of worldwide artists and painters in the upcoming Fine & Decorative Arts Auction. One highlight of the sale is a painting titled Perseonaje Rojo (Red Person) by Peruvian painter Tilsa Tsuchiya. The artist’s Peruvian mythic paintings reflect her Surrealist style. Also featured is a…
