AR7525
American LOUIS SULLIVAN Carson Pirie Scott Building Glazed Terracotta Ornament
$3,950.00
DETAILS
An antique round, white glazed terra cotta architectural decoration from the exterior columns of the former historic department store, the Carson Pirie Scott building in Chicago. Probably manufactured by the Northwestern Terra Cotta Company (Chicago, Illinois, 1877-1965).
PLACE OF ORIGIN
United States
MAKER
Designer: Louis Henry Sullivan (American, 1856-1924)
PROVENANCE
Carson Pirie Scott Building (The Sullivan Building) (1 South State St, Chicago, Illinois, built 1899). Designer: Louis Sullivan for the Schlesinger & Mayer. The building is a National Historic Landmark. Designed by Louis Suillivan. Probably manufactured by the Northwestern Terra Cotta Company (Chicago, Illinois, 1877-1965).
PERIOD
Late 19th century
DATE
Circa 1899
DIMENSIONS
Width 17 Depth 18 Height 6 inches
CONDITION
Note: some chips.
