$48,300
USA, 1894 stenciled paint on canvas 83 w x 32 h in (211 x 81 cm)
This oil on canvas fragment originates from the bottom of structural truss in the main trading room of the Chicago Stock Exchange.
The stencil illustrates Sullivan's high decorative style, and is one of the most sophisticated stencils found in the interior. The stencil was created using 24 colors, and represents the overall pattern twice. A repeated quatrefoil composition is utilized with alternating forms created with geometric and curvilinear elements. The pattern is framed by a border displaying a stylized floral motif. The entire Trading Room was salvaged from the building that was carelessly demolished in 1970. This fragment is one of only a handful which survived after the trading rooms were installed at the Art Institute of Chicago, and is extremely rare. more
result: $48,300
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Auctioneer:
Wright Auctions
Date:
2002-12-08
