Listings / Decorative Arts / Wall Art / Other
Showrooms
Carved Relief Panel, From the Men’s Bar, The Auditorium Building, Chicago
-
Description
Provenance
Auditorium Building, Chicago
Estate of Ralph Marlowe Line until 1989
Louis Sullivan revolutionized American architecture through his belief that a building's form should express its function. The Auditorium Building in Chicago (1887–1889) stands as one of his most ambitious early masterworks and a testament to this philosophy.
Designed in partnership with Dankmar Adler, the Auditorium Building was a pioneering mixed-use structure combining a 4,300-seat theater, hotel, and office spaces under one massive roof. Sullivan's genius shone in the acoustically perfect auditorium, where he integrated structural innovation with lavish ornamentation. Golden arches framed the proscenium, while intricate stenciling and electric lighting created an atmosphere of democratic grandeur—luxury accessible to ordinary citizens, not just the wealthy elite. -
More Information
Documentation: Ample Provenance Period: 19th Century Materials: Oak Condition: Good. Creation Date: 1886 Styles / Movements: Americana, Traditional 200 Lex Booth #: 35 Patterns: Florals/Botanical Book References: Cannon, Louis Sullivan: An American Architect, pg. 10 illustrates design Weingarden, Louis H. Sullivan: Ornament and the Poetics of Architecture Zukowsky Chicago Architecture: 1872-1922 – Birth of a Metropolis ed., pg. 240 illustrates design Incollect Reference #: 858050 -
Dimensions
W. 26 in; H. 11 in; W. 66.04 cm; H. 27.94 cm;
Message from Seller:
This revolutionary space showcases over 50 of the finest antique and vintage dealers, who present an extraordinary mix of antique, vintage, and 21st Century finds – furniture, accessories, lighting, fine art, and fine jewelry. We are an all-inclusive design resource for both designers and consumers THE GALLERY AT 200 LEX: MONDAY – FRIDAY 9:30 AM – 5:30PM FOR MORE INFORMATION CALL 646-293-6633 OR EMAIL THEGALLERY@NYDC.COM
AVAILABLE AT:
The Gallery at 200 LEX
