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Early 20th century Sullivanesque Terracotta blocks by Midland Terracotta Company

$1,200per set
£917.46per set
€1,056.73per set
CA$1,681.57per set
A$1,877.31per set
CHF 983.68per set
MX$22,980.15per set
NOK 12,492.79per set
SEK 11,779.12per set
DKK 7,886.51per set
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About the Item

A rare pair of c1910 Sullivanesque style architectural terracotta blocks by the Midland Terra Cotta Company of Chicago Illinois. Midland was a major contributor to many Chicago and Prairie School architecture all of America. I affixed (removable) clear, rubber feet to the base of each block to facilitate them being used as bookends. A chic pair of architectural fragments that will enhance any bookshelf or surface you choose to place them upon.
  • Similar to:
    Louis Sullivan (Designer)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 4.25 in (10.8 cm)Width: 4.25 in (10.8 cm)Depth: 4.25 in (10.8 cm)
  • Sold As:
    Set of 2
  • Style:
    Prairie School (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Terracotta,Cast,Fired
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
    1910-1919
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1910
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Minor losses. A few shallow chips and one corner chip.
  • Seller Location:
    Southampton, NJ
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU1566243268442

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