The DeCoster Collection 2025-04-16 Auction - 155 Price Results - Toomey & Co. Auctioneers in IL - Page 4
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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Gustav Stickley, Early U-back armchair, model 1292: Gustav Stickley Early U-back armchair, model 1292 USA, c. 1901 oak, rush 37 h x 24.5 w x 22 d in (94 x 62 x 56 cm) Provenance: Collection of Dennis DeCoster, Grosse Pointe Farms, MI Literature:
0172: Gustav Stickley, Early U-back armchair, model 1292Est. $1,000-$1,500
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Gustav Stickley, Book cabinet, model 93: Gustav Stickley Book cabinet, model 93 USA, c. 1906 oak, iron 40 h x 17 w x 11 d in (102 x 43 x 28 cm) Cabinet features one door concealing one fixed shelf. Paper manufacturer's label to underside
0174: Gustav Stickley, Book cabinet, model 93Est. $3,000-$5,000
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Pewabic Pottery, Collection of nine miniature vessels: Pewabic Pottery Collection of nine miniature vessels USA, 1915-30 iridescent-glazed earthenware largest: 2 h x 3.25 dia in (5 x 8 cm) smallest: 2 h x 2 dia in (5 x 5 cm) Collection is comprised of
0175: Pewabic Pottery, Collection of nine miniature vesselsEst. $1,500-$2,000
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Gustav Stickley, Bell sconces model 400, pair: Gustav Stickley Bell sconces model 400, pair USA, c. 1905 handwrought copper, original opalescent glass 11 h x 8 w x 4.5 d in (28 x 20 x 11 cm) Impressed manufacturer's mark to wall mount of each
0176: Gustav Stickley, Bell sconces model 400, pairEst. $4,000-$6,000
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Dirk van Erp, Bean Pot boudoir lamp: Dirk van Erp Bean Pot boudoir lamp USA, c. 1915-30 handwrought copper, stenciled mica 11.25 h x 11.25 dia in (29 x 29 cm) Impressed open-box windmill mark to underside of base 'Dirk van Erp San
0178: Dirk van Erp, Bean Pot boudoir lampEst. $6,000-$8,000
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Jessie Preston, Chambersticks model 7, pair: Jessie Preston Chambersticks model 7, pair Anderson Foundry USA, c. 1905 brass 7.25 h x 4.25 dia in (18 x 11 cm) Impressed Anderson Foundry mark to underside of each example. Provenance:
0179: Jessie Preston, Chambersticks model 7, pairEst. $1,000-$1,500
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George H. Trautmann, Rare table lamp: George H. Trautmann Rare table lamp USA, 1909 handwrought copper, leaded glass 18.75 h x 17 dia in (48 x 43 cm) Impressed artist's cipher to lower edge with incised signature and date to underside
0181: George H. Trautmann, Rare table lampEst. $7,000-$9,000
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Pewabic Pottery, Vase: Pewabic Pottery Vase USA, 1915-30 iridescent-glazed earthenware 11.25 h x 7.5 dia in (29 x 19 cm) Impressed circular manufacturer's mark to underside 'Pewabic Detroit' with remnant of paper label.
0183: Pewabic Pottery, VaseEst. $1,500-$2,000
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Gustav Stickley, Hanging lanterns model 205, pair: Gustav Stickley Hanging lanterns model 205, pair USA, c. 1905 handwrought copper, amber glass 7.5 h x 6 dia in (19 x 15 cm) Provenance: Collection of Dennis DeCoster, Grosse Pointe Farms, MI
0184: Gustav Stickley, Hanging lanterns model 205, pairEst. $5,000-$7,000
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Pewabic Pottery, Collection of three cabinet vases: Pewabic Pottery Collection of three cabinet vases USA, 1915-30 iridescent-glazed earthenware 3.25 h x 3.75 dia in (8 x 10 cm) 3 h x 2.5 dia in (8 x 6 cm) 1.75 h x 3.5 dia in (4 x 9 cm) Impressed
0185: Pewabic Pottery, Collection of three cabinet vasesEst. $2,000-$3,000
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Fulper Pottery, Rare Vasekraft converted table lamp: Fulper Pottery Rare Vasekraft converted table lamp USA, 1909-16 Cucumber Crystalline-glazed stoneware, leaded glass, bronze, glass 24 h x 14.75 dia in (61 x 37 cm) Stamped manufacturer's mark to
0186: Fulper Pottery, Rare Vasekraft converted table lampEst. $4,000-$6,000
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Pewabic Pottery, Collection of three Early plates: Pewabic Pottery Collection of three Early plates USA, c. 1905 glazed earthenware, crackle-glazed earthenware 0.5 h x 10 dia in (1 x 25 cm) 0.5 h x 9 dia in (1 x 23 cm) Plates variously feature
0187: Pewabic Pottery, Collection of three Early platesEst. $1,000-$1,500
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Gustav Stickley, Full-size bed frame, model 922: Gustav Stickley Full-size bed frame, model 922 USA, c. 1910 oak 51 h x 61 w x 81 d in (130 x 155 x 206 cm) Provenance: Treadway Toomey Auctions, Oak Park, 20th Century Art & Design, 12 September
0188: Gustav Stickley, Full-size bed frame, model 922Est. $2,000-$3,000
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Pewabic Pottery, Early vase: Pewabic Pottery Early vase USA, 1904-07 drip-glazed earthenware 8 h x 7.5 dia in (20 x 19 cm) Impressed manufacturer's mark to underside 'Pewabic' with maple leaves. Provenance: Collection of
0189: Pewabic Pottery, Early vaseEst. $1,500-$2,000
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Gustav Stickley, Hanging lantern, model 205: Gustav Stickley Hanging lantern, model 205 USA, c. 1905 handwrought copper, original amber glass 7.5 h x 6 dia in (19 x 15 cm) Provenance: Collection of Dennis DeCoster, Grosse Pointe Farms, MI
0191: Gustav Stickley, Hanging lantern, model 205Est. $2,500-$3,500
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Pewabic Pottery, Collection of three vases: Pewabic Pottery Collection of three vases USA, c. 1910-30 iridescent-glazed earthenware 4.25 h x 4.5 dia in (11 x 11 cm) 3.5 h x 4.25 dia in (9 x 11 cm) 2 h x 2.5 dia in (5 x 6 cm) Impressed
0192: Pewabic Pottery, Collection of three vasesEst. $2,500-$3,500
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Gustav Stickley, Candle lamp, model 233: Gustav Stickley Candle lamp, model 233 USA, c. 1910 handwrought copper, original copper and silk shade 15.75 h x 5.75 dia in (40 x 15 cm) Lamp features an unusual handwrought copper shade with
0193: Gustav Stickley, Candle lamp, model 233Est. $2,000-$3,000
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Fulper Pottery, Rare Vasekraft table lamp: Fulper Pottery Rare Vasekraft table lamp USA, 1909-16 Flemington Green Flambe-glazed stoneware, leaded glass 14.75 h x 13.875 dia in (37 x 35 cm) Stamped manufacturer's mark to underside of base
0195: Fulper Pottery, Rare Vasekraft table lampEst. $5,000-$7,000