Frank Lloyd Wright (American, 1867-1959) Frank Lloyd Wright Chicago Certificate, circa 1913 Letterpress in colors with embossing on Crane's Japanese Linen paper, printed on two sides 8-1/2 x 4-1/4 inches (21.6 x 10.8 cm) (sheet) Property from the Collection of Kathryn Smith PROVENANCE: Ex. Coll: John H. Howe. This extremely rare and unused certificate was previously in the collection of John H. Howe, known as Jack, who joined the Taliesin Fellowship as one of its inaugural members in 1932. Jack served as Frank Lloyd Wright's chief draftsman until Wright's death in 1959 and thereafter joined Taliesin Associated Architects until 1964, when he founded his own practice. HID03101062020 © 2023 Heritage Auctions | All Rights Reserved

An excellent condition, unused certificate. Bears the partial watermark of Crane's Japanese Linen, reading "Linen" and "13." Extremely minor toning, primarily evident on the edges of the sheet and on the verso (likely from the materials used in the red-inked square). No tears, losses, foxing, or major hard creases observed.
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