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Rare and Unique Modern Craftsman / Adirondack Twig Writing Desk
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A rare, unique neo-primitive /modern craftsman desk attributed to Lee Fountain (1869-1941) and composed of a base of interwoven twigs supporting a top in cherry. Drawer has a twig handle.
This desk is unique in it's lightness of form, transparency and modernity which contrasts with it's stark, natural materials.
Provenance: Important Adirondack Collection.
Exhibited: Museum of Our National Heritage, Lexington, Massachusetts, July to December, 1989.
Published: The Rustic Tradtion, Museusm of Our National Heritage, Lexington, MA. July, 1989.
- Dimensions:Height: 30 in (76.2 cm)Width: 37 in (93.98 cm)Depth: 24.5 in (62.23 cm)
- Style:Adirondack (Of the Period)
- Materials and Techniques:Cherry,Twig
- Place of Origin:
- Period:
- Date of Manufacture:1920-1940
- Condition:Needs minor cleaning which will happen before sale.
- Seller Location:New York, NY
- Reference Number:Seller: twig51stDibs: U11062279352465
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