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Frank Lloyd Wright ''Fallingwater'' Blueprint and Signed Check

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Frank Lloyd Wright ''Fallingwater'' Blueprint and Signed Check
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Original blueprint of Frank Lloyd Wright's 1937 masterpiece house, ''Fallingwater'' located in Mill Run, Pennsylvania. Named by the American Institute of Architects in 1991 as the ''Best all-time work of American architecture,'' Fallingwater was built in 1936 for Edward Kaufmann, owner of Kaufmann's Department Store in Pittsburgh, and was designated a National Landmark in 1966. Blueprint, measuring 21'' x 14.25'', has title at lower right reading, ''Plot Plan / E.J. Kaufmann Residence Bear-Run / Scale 1'' = 20''. On verso is a large original architectural drawing in pencil, with measurements, of part of the semicircle structure connecting the Guest Wing to the Main House, possibly in Frank Lloyd Wright's hand, and visible through an opening in the matte on verso. Blueprint most likely was used at the construction site, with water stains and what appear to be dirt smudges on verso. Some soiling appears as well on the front left side. Lot also includes a partly printed check signed ''Frank Lloyd Wright'' with ''President'' and ''Frank Lloyd Wright Foundation'' penned by Wright in block letters above and below his signature. Also in block letters by Wright: ''Farmers State Bank 16 July 52 / Spring Green, Wisc. / 164.30 / One Hundred and Sixty-Four Dollars 30/100.'' Pre-printed text reads, ''Pay to the Order of Harry S. Manchester, Inc. / For the purpose of obtaining payment of this check I hereby represent that the amount stated therein is on deposit in said Bank in my name subject to this check and is hereby assigned to the payee or holder hereof.'' Bank stampings and tiny cancellation holes are not near full signature in blue ink. Blueprint and signed check are housed in a silver frame to an overall size of 30'' x 23.75''. Fine condition.