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Terractotta Architectural Element by George Grant Elmslie

About the Item

Architect George Elmslie designed this terracotta tile for a Midwest school building. Beautiful details for buildings was an art for people like Elmslie and those he worked with such as Frank Lloyd Wright. It is a work of art atop this bronze veneered pedestal.
  • Creator:
    George Grant Elmslie (Designer)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 53 in (134.62 cm)Width: 20 in (50.8 cm)Depth: 9 in (22.86 cm)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1936
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Minor losses. There are minor losses to the terra-cotta tile and minor distress to the bottom of the pedestal and minor loss to bronze veneer.
  • Seller Location:
    New Orleans, LA
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: ATL109911stDibs: LU887934242242
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