Description: SCALE MODEL OF THE FRANK LLOYD WRIGHT GOETSCH-WINCKLER HOUSE
American, late 20th century. The extremely detailed 1/12 scale model of the 1939 Wright-designed Usonian residence in Okemos, Michigan is considered to be one of Wright's most elegant creations. Built for Alma Goetsch and Katherine Winckler at 2410 Hulett Rd. and completed by Wright in 1940. This model example, commissioned by a member of the Frank Lloyd Wright conservancy group, was created in 1993 by renowned diminutive architect George Drexler, capturing precise detailed creations including authentic materials such as the Redwood siding, brick, cement, and glass, as well as a sculpted landscape and interior objects. Acclaimed by Miniature Collector Magazine in the September/October 2001 issue for historical accuracy and functioning electricity, the scale model has been housed in the college since.
Provenance: MacMurray College; Albert & Vera Maxine Ratcliffe collection 20"h. 38"w. 90"l.