Lot Essay
cf. the model illustrated in Brian A. Spencer, The Prairie School Tradition, Whitney Library of Design, New York, 1979, p. 30
Details
A BRONZE DOOR KNOB AND ESCUTCHEON
DESIGNED BY LOUIS H. SULLIVAN FOR THE GUARANTY BUILDING, BUFFALO, NEW YORK, 1894-1895
Cast with an ornate floral and scrolled motif and GUA NTY, knobs, impressed PAT'D APR. 7 '91 + T and escutcheons cast Y + T (86.23.76a)--14in. (35.5cm.) long
DESIGNED BY LOUIS H. SULLIVAN FOR THE GUARANTY BUILDING, BUFFALO, NEW YORK, 1894-1895
Cast with an ornate floral and scrolled motif and GUA NTY, knobs, impressed PAT'D APR. 7 '91 + T and escutcheons cast Y + T (86.23.76a)--14in. (35.5cm.) long