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Rare and Unique Modern Craftsman / Adirondack Twig Writing Desk

$11,900
£9,138.69
€10,472.82
CA$16,752.26
A$18,766.23
CHF 9,760.77
MX$228,909.33
NOK 124,267.63
SEK 117,175.52
DKK 78,166.29

About the Item

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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