438. Rare & Important Frank Lloyd Wright table from the Smith Bank, Dwight, Il.,1905, rectangular top with incised edge typical of Wright's early work, supported by square legs with double molded details at top and base, rarely does the opportunity arise to offer objects of this importance from Wright's Prairie School period, original finish to base, top has been cleaned, 84"w x 42"d x 29"h, very good condition 30,000-40,000

439. Important Prairie School leaded glass door, designed by Hugh Garden for built-in bookcases from the living room of the Madlener House, Chicago, IL., 1901-02, clear vertical glass panes highlighted by small squares and diamonds of mother of pearl above an exquisitely executed V-diagonal pattern of narrow cuts of glass butted without cams, creating a chevron pattern, all in a mahogany frame, execution attributed to the Linden Glass Co., these doors survived although the bookcases were removed prior to 1938, 16.5"w x 1.5"d x 49.5"h, excellent condition 3500-4500

440. Important Prairie School leaded glass door, designed by Hugh Garden for built-in bookcases from the living room of the Madlener House, Chicago, IL., 1901-02, clear vertical glass panes highlighted by small squares and diamonds of mother of pearl above an exquisitely executed V-diagonal pattern of narrow cuts of glass butted without cams, creating a chevron pattern, all in a mahogany frame, execution attributed to the Linden Glass Co., these doors survived although the bookcases were removed prior to 1938, 16.5"w x 1.5"d x 49.5"h, excellent condition 3500-4500

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