The DeCoster Collection 2025-04-16 Auction - 155 Price Results - Toomey & Co. Auctioneers in IL
George H. Trautmann, Rare table lampGustav Stickley and Grueby Faience Company, Rare and Early Tokio tile-top plant stand, model 10FHR Fred Robertson Los Angeles, Rare table lamp with butterflies
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The DeCoster Collection

On April 16th, Toomey & Co. and Rago are pleased to present The DeCoster Collection: Arts & Crafts from a Grosse Pointe Cottage, with over 150 historic works. Detroit native Dennis DeCoster was a longtime interior designer for General Motors who became enamored with the Arts & Crafts Movement and decorated his Grosse Pointe Farms cottage with fine period examples. Both within the residence and throughout its elaborate exterior garden, Dennis exhibited a keen eye for detail and created delightful arrangements. Included in this offering are impressive lamps by George H. Trautmann, Dirk van Erp, Fulper Pottery, Tiffany Studios and Rookwood Pottery, lighting and furniture from Gustav Stickley, an array of Pewabic Pottery, and much more.
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Pewabic Pottery, Early vase with panels: Pewabic Pottery Early vase with panels USA, c. 1905 matte-glazed stoneware 6 h x 7.75 dia in (15 x 20 cm) Obscured impressed manufacturer's mark to underside 'Pewabic' with remnants of paper label
0100: Pewabic Pottery, Early vase with panelsEst. $2,500-$3,500
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George H. Trautmann, Rare table lamp: George H. Trautmann Rare table lamp USA, c. 1910 handwrought copper, leaded glass 22 h x 16 dia in (56 x 41 cm) Impressed artist's cipher to lower edge of base with incised signature 'G.H.
0101: George H. Trautmann, Rare table lampEst. $10,000-$15,000
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Archie Palmer Wigle, Detroit Athletic Club: Archie Palmer Wigle Detroit Athletic Club c. 1915 oil on board 11.25 h x 13.75 w in (29 x 35 cm) Signed to lower left 'Archie Wigle'. Provenance: Treadway Toomey Auctions, Oak Park, 20th Century
0102: Archie Palmer Wigle, Detroit Athletic ClubEst. $1,000-$1,500
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Pewabic Pottery, Vase: Pewabic Pottery Vase USA, 1915-30 iridescent-glazed earthenware 4 h x 4.5 dia in (10 x 11 cm) Impressed circular manufacturer's mark to underside 'Pewabic Detroit'. Provenance: Treadway Toomey
0104: Pewabic Pottery, VaseEst. $600-$800
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Gustav Stickley, Low bookcase, model 523: Gustav Stickley Low bookcase, model 523 USA, c. 1912-16 oak, glass, copper 44 h x 39 w x 12 d in (112 x 99 x 30 cm) Bookcase features two doors concealing two fixed shelves. Branded manufacturer's
0105: Gustav Stickley, Low bookcase, model 523Est. $3,000-$5,000
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Pewabic Pottery, Collection of three vases: Pewabic Pottery Collection of three vases USA, 1915-30 iridescent-glazed earthenware 5.25 h x 5 dia in (13 x 13 cm) 5 h x 3 dia in (13 x 8 cm) 3.5 h x 3.5 dia in (9 x 9 cm) Impressed circular
0106: Pewabic Pottery, Collection of three vasesEst. $1,500-$2,000
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Henry G. Cleaveland, Rare nautilus desk lamp: Henry G. Cleaveland Rare nautilus desk lamp USA, c. 1910 nautilus shell, patinated handwrought copper 11 h x 6.5 w x 6.75 d in (28 x 17 x 17 cm) Lamp base features an aquatic plant motif and a
0107: Henry G. Cleaveland, Rare nautilus desk lampEst. $1,500-$2,000
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Gustav Stickley, Early breakfast table, model 441: Gustav Stickley Early breakfast table, model 441 USA, c. 1902 oak 30 h x 36 dia in (76 x 91 cm) Table features a stacked stretcher base with a faceted finial. Red manufacturer's decal to leg 'Als
0108: Gustav Stickley, Early breakfast table, model 441Est. $1,500-$2,000
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Pewabic Pottery, Early plate with turtles: Pewabic Pottery Early plate with turtles USA, c. 1905 iridescent-glazed earthenware 1 h x 10.25 dia in (3 x 26 cm) Incised manufacturer's mark to underside 'Pewabic'. Provenance: Collection of
0109: Pewabic Pottery, Early plate with turtlesEst. $800-$1,200
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Gustav Stickley, Early rocker, model 2627: Gustav Stickley Early rocker, model 2627 USA, c. 1902 oak, rush 29 h x 18 w x 25 d in (74 x 46 x 63 cm) Red manufacturer's decal to back rail 'Als Ik Kan Gustav Stickley' with joiner's compass.
0110: Gustav Stickley, Early rocker, model 2627Est. $1,000-$1,500
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Jessie Preston, Candlesticks model 12, pair: Jessie Preston Candlesticks model 12, pair USA, c. 1905 brass 13 h x 7.75 dia in (33 x 20 cm) Impressed artist's monogram to underside of one example 'JMP'. Provenance: Collection of Dennis
0111: Jessie Preston, Candlesticks model 12, pairEst. $2,000-$3,000
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Gustav Stickley, Early library table desk: Gustav Stickley Early library table desk USA, c. 1901 oak, leather, brass 34 h x 34.5 w x 20 d in (86 x 88 x 51 cm) Desk features two drawers. Red manufacturer's decal to reverse 'Als Ik Kan
0112: Gustav Stickley, Early library table deskEst. $3,500-$5,500
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Pewabic Pottery, Jardiniere: Pewabic Pottery Jardiniere USA, 1915-30 glazed stoneware 9.5 h x 12 dia in (24 x 30 cm) Provenance: Collection of Dennis DeCoster, Grosse Pointe Farms, MI This work will ship from Chicago,
0113: Pewabic Pottery, JardiniereEst. $1,000-$1,500
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Gustav Stickley, Wall sconce, model 304: Gustav Stickley Wall sconce, model 304 USA, c. 1910 wrought iron, brass, original opalescent glass 13.5 h x 5 w x 8 d in (34 x 13 x 20 cm) Provenance: Collection of Dennis DeCoster, Grosse Pointe
0114: Gustav Stickley, Wall sconce, model 304Est. $3,000-$5,000
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Pewabic Pottery, Collection of four vases: Pewabic Pottery Collection of four vases USA, 1915-30 iridescent-glazed earthenware largest: 7 h x 7 dia in (18 x 18 cm) smallest: 4 h x 4.5 dia in (10 x 11 cm) Impressed circular manufacturer's
0115: Pewabic Pottery, Collection of four vasesEst. $2,000-$3,000
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Robert Jarvie, Epsilon candlestick: Robert Jarvie Epsilon candlestick USA, c. 1906 brass 6.5 h x 6.25 dia in (17 x 16 cm) Impressed signature to underside 'Jarvie'. Provenance: Collection of Dennis DeCoster, Grosse Pointe Farms, MI
0117: Robert Jarvie, Epsilon candlestickEst. $1,000-$1,500
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Gustav Stickley, Hanging lanterns model 226, pair: Gustav Stickley Hanging lanterns model 226, pair USA, c. 1910 handwrought copper, original amber glass 8 h x 6 dia in (20 x 15 cm) Impressed manufacturer's mark to ceiling cap of each example 'Als
0119: Gustav Stickley, Hanging lanterns model 226, pairEst. $6,000-$8,000
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Edna Boies Hopkins, Love Apples: Edna Boies Hopkins Love Apples c. 1910 woodcut in colors image: 10.875 h x 7.25 w in (28 x 18 cm) sheet: 14.5 h x 11.25 w in (37 x 29 cm) Signed and inscribed to lower margin 'Edna Boies Hopkins
0120: Edna Boies Hopkins, Love ApplesEst. $5,000-$7,000
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Gustav Stickley, Hanging lanterns model 226, pair: Gustav Stickley Hanging lanterns model 226, pair USA, c. 1910 handwrought copper, original amber glass 8 h x 6 dia in (20 x 15 cm) Impressed manufacturer's mark to ceiling cap of each example 'Als
0121: Gustav Stickley, Hanging lanterns model 226, pairEst. $6,000-$8,000
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Pewabic Pottery, Vase with stylized flowers: Pewabic Pottery Vase with stylized flowers USA, c. 1920 glazed earthenware 7 h x 5.5 dia in (18 x 14 cm) Paper manufacturer's label to underside 'Pewabic Detroit' with inscribed number '393'.
0123: Pewabic Pottery, Vase with stylized flowersEst. $700-$900