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Auctionwally's Appraisal for 2 Gustav Stickley Mission Oak Chairs

July 21, 9:26 AM
 
 
 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

    

 Earle asks:

Here are the pictures I have for the two items to be appraised. Both appear to be Stickley chairs. Unfortunately, I do not have photos of the underside of either chair and as the chairs reside at a cabin several hundred miles away and I took these pictures before I had seen your website. The photos labeled "chair" are simply those of the chair and those labeled "rocker" are of the rocking chair. Both have been at the cabin as long as I can remember (the mid 1960's) and were gifted to our family by some friends from Glendale, CA who had had them for some time. The fabric pads and seat cushions have been on both chairs since we received them, however I suspect the seats were recovered before we got them and the pads on the back were added for comfort. Please let me know if you have any further question or need additional information. Sincerely, Earle

AW says: (Note to readers, the rocker shown is identical to the armchair referenced,  except of course the other chair is an arm chair without rockers.) Your two chairs are first: a Gustav Stickley deep seated arm chair model number 324. It's mission oak in a quarter sawn grain. It has the Gustav Stickley brand. It would measure 42" tall x 29" wide x 30" deep.

And second: Gustav a Stickley deep seated rocker model number 323. It has the branded Gustav Stickley mark and measures 40" tall x 29" wide x 30" deep.

Both are desirable chairs as Stickley furniture is very hot right now. Yours won't be in the top price range because of finish wear, but let's evaluate.

Date range: of both: 1910s Retail value: Arm Chair = $1,200-$1400 / Rocker: $1350-$1500 (You'll find these priced higher in better condition. I'd consider your chairs to be in good condition, but a premium is paid for original finish in fine condition. (top price)

Wholesale value: Arm Chair = $600-$800 / Rocker: $700-$850 (The midrange price you could expect to achieve at a well advertised live auction. The price that is most often realized)

Quick sale value: $300-$500 each. (No piece of Gustav Stickley furniture should suffer quick sale pricing at this point, unless it's ruined.) The price your likely to get if you have to sell your item immediately and your prospective customer is aware of this.

Common trade terminology: Mission Oak, Arts and Crafts, Stickely Furniture, Stickley Chairs #323 Rocker and #324 Arm Chair,

 In most cases, I believe it would be beneficial for your to give the prospective buyer a link to this page, and to bookmark it via your favorite bookmarking service.

Care and storage tips: I would not refinish these but leave them as is. Keep out of direct sun for long periods as much of the finish is worn and further fading will ensue.

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