Cast of teller's wicket Possibly 1967
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"Cast of teller's wicket" is a cast iron grille designed by Louis Sullivan, a prominent architect of the late 19th and early 20th centuries. It was likely created around 1967, showcasing Sullivan's signature Art Nouveau style, which emphasized organic forms and intricate details. This grille, currently housed at the Minneapolis Institute of Art, features a delicate and intricate network of stylized floral and geometric motifs. The design is composed of interwoven curves and lines, creating a sense of movement and rhythm. The use of cast iron, a material Sullivan frequently employed, adds to the work's robust and architectural presence. The grille's decorative elements were likely inspired by natural forms, reflecting the Art Nouveau movement's emphasis on organic inspiration.
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The original seven teller wickets in the National Farmers’ Bank banking room were removed during renovations in 1929 and 1940. So far as is known, none survive. This cast is one of three made by Jerry Bonnette in 1967 from an eighth wicket, given by the manufacturer to the Art Institute of Chicago in 1908. Though once removed from the original, it clearly shows the skill Elmslie contributed to the bank’s elaborate decorative scheme. The wicket’s geometric, rectilinear framework is overlaid with scrolling curves and organic designs of pods, leaves, and berries. The abstracted, highly detailed natural forms are meant to be seen and appreciated at close range. In contrast, a cast iron panel for the Woodbury County Courthouse (also in this gallery), with simpler, bolder abstraction, was meant to be viewed from a distance.
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