Lambertville, NJ: On Friday, February 13th, Saturday February 14th, and Sunday February 15th, the Rago Arts and Auction Center will hold its auction of Early 20th Century Decorative Arts and Modern Design.

Mid-Mod: Friday, February 13th at 11 AM, 286 lots

A new series of auctions dealing with mid-priced 20th C. furniture and decorative objects: Vladimir Kagan, Nakashima for Widdicomb, Milo Baughman, Phil Powell, Tommi Parzinger, Michael Elkan, James Bearden, Harvey Probber, George Nelson, Charles & Ray Eames, Luigi Gentile, Arthur Court, Karl Springer, Edward Wormley, Finn Juhl, Hans Wegner, Ib Kofod-Larsen, Frank Lloyd Wright, Roycroft, Van Briggle, Mougin, Barovier, Yoichi Ohira/Munari, Venini, Christopher Dresser, and more.

Early 20th C. Decorative Arts: Saturday, February 14th at 11 AM, 386 lots

Ceramics by Newcomb College, Grueby, Teco, Tiffany Studios, Walrath, Marblehead, and Pewabic, plus a pink volcanic vase by George Ohr, a spectacular Rookwood Black Iris vase, and several rare and uncrazed Rookwood plaques. Featuring the ceramics collection of Allen Hendershott Eaton and a fine group of Fulper from the Collection of Robert A. Ellison. European pottery by Pilkington, Goldscheider, Martin Bros., Zsolnay, Clement Massier, Auguste Delaherche, and Pilkington. Furniture by Gustav Stickley, Limbert, and Greene & Greene. Lighting by Tiffany Studios, Pairpoint, Suess, Unique, Duffner & Kimberly, and Dirk Van Erp. Glass by Lalique, Loetz, Legras, Galle, Daum, and Tiffany Studios. Art by Gustave Baumann, Edna Boies Hopkins, Frances Gearhart, Sadie Irvine, and Henrietta Bailey.

“This sale contains one of the best selections of 20th century ceramics ever held,” said David Rago, partner and 20th C. Design co-director, “ranging from Arts and Crafts masters to contemporary American and European artists.”

Modern Ceramics and Glass: Saturday, February 14th, immediately after Early 20th C., 108 lots

Remarkable ceramics by Robert Arneson, Waylande Gregory, Daniel Rhodes, the Natzlers, Glen Lukens, the Scheiers, and Harrison McIntosh. Works by Toshiko Takaezu, Robert Turner, Polia Pillin, Rudy Autio, Aaron Bohrod, and Leza McVey. Outstanding glass by Lino Tagliapietra, Yoichi Ohira, Stephen Rolfe Powell, Richard Marquis, Michael Glancy, John Lewis, Michael and Frances Higgins, Vladimir Prochazka, and Harvey Littleton.

“We are fortunate to be offering an exceptional grouping of contemporary glass in this sale,” said Suzanne Perrault, partner and 20th C. Design co-director. “Three spectacular sculptural vessels by Murano maestro Lino Tagliapietra come to us from a private collection in Chicago, and a half dozen of the finest pieces by Japanese artist Yoichi Ohira will be complemented by strong examples of works from Italy, the United States, and Czechoslovakia.”

Modern Design:  Sunday, February 15th, 11 AM, 281 lots

Many fine works by Paul Evans, Wendell Castle, and George and Mira Nakashima. Furniture by Phil Powell, Wharton Esherick, Pierre Jeanneret, Vladimir Kagan, Piero Fornasetti, Carlo Bugatti, Gio Ponti, Ico & Luisa Parisi, Pedro Friedeberg, Silas Seandel, and Philip and Kelvin LaVerne. Scando wares designed by Hans Wegner, Finn Juhl, Arne Jacobsen, and Flemming Lassen. Ceramics by Pablo Picasso at Madoura, Guido Gambone, Georges Jouve, and Rene Buthaud. Lighting by Arredoluce, Arlus, Wendell Castle, Charlotte Perriand, Poul Henningsen, Erik Hoglund, Bergboms, Fondica, Gio Ponti, Tommi Parzinger, and Fontana Arte. Wall-hangings by Alexander Calder and Pamela Studstill. Sculpture by Harry Bertoia, Isamu Noguchi, William Hunt Diederich, Pedro Friedeberg, and David Rogers.

“Along with many great pieces designed and made by important American Craft figures, we're also pleased to present a number of fine European pieces,” said Jad Attal, specialist 20th/21st C. Design. “Works by Gio Ponti and Ico Parisi are just a few iconic designers represented in the February auction.”

Auction Exhibition/Preview/Bidding

• Saturday, February 7 through Wednesday, February 11, 12–5 p.m. and by appointment. Thursday, February 12, 12-7 p.m. Doors open at 9 am on sale days.
• Open House with guest speaker, Cliff Lee, "My Work, My Love, My Passion," Thursday, February 12. Reception at 5 p.m., presentation at 6 p.m. R.S.V.P. to raac@ragoarts.com or 609-397-9374 ext. 119.
• Rago’s is located midway between New York City and Philadelphia. Directions online at www.ragoarts.com.
• Telephone/absentee/online bidding available at www.ragoarts.com and www.bidsquare.com for those unable to attend.

Catalogue

• Printed catalogues are available for $25 each ($40 for both), call 609.397.9374 or email a request to info@ragoarts.com.
• View a complete online catalogue with color images at www.ragoarts.com and www.bidsquare.com, online January 22.

SELECT HIGHLIGHTS

Mid-Mod: Friday, February 13th, 11 AM

Lot 601: Vladimir Kagan/Directional, Cloud sofa, $4,000 – 6,000

Lot 628: Phil Powell, Mirror door, $3,000 – 4,000

Lot 638: Federico Armijo, Tambour desk, $3,500 – 4,500

Lot 724: Lino Tagliapietra/Effetre, Glass vase, $1,500 – 2,500

Lot 655: Dagobert Peche/Wiener Werkstaette, Inkwell, $2,000 – 3,000

Lot 762: After Mikhail Adamovich, Soviet Propaganda plate, $1,500 – 2,000

Early 20th C. Decorative Arts: Saturday, February 14th, 11 AM 

Lot 154: Teco, Tall vase with tulips, $20,000 – 30,000

Lot 183: Ed Diers/Rookwood, Scenic Vellum plaque, $25,000 – 35,000

Lot 233: Grueby/Tiffany Studios, Rare Kendrick lamp, $50,000 – 75,000

Lot 207: Greene & Greene, Armchair, $15,000 – 25,000

Lot 110: Gustav Stickley, Early bride’s chest, $20,000 – 25,000

Lot 208: Greene & Greene, Armchair, $15,000 – 25,000

Lot 239: Newcomb College, Early vase w/ freesia, $25,000 – 35,000

Lot 70: Tiffany Studios, Rare crab inkwell, $15,000 – 17,500

Lot 146: George Ohr, Vase with volcanic glaze, $35,000 – 45,000

Modern Ceramics and Glass:  Saturday, February 14th, immediately after Early 20th C.

Lot 403: Gertrud & Otto Natzler, Teardrop bottle, $4,500 – 6,500

Lot 467: Yoichi Ohira, Gioco Cromatico vase, $10,000 – 15,000

Lot 432: Robert Arneson, Self-Portrait Trophy Bust, $11,000 – 15,000

Lot 461: Lino Tagliapietra, Sculptural vessel, “Coronato,” $10,000 – 15,000

Lot 457: Stephen R. Powell, “Oozing Autumn Cleavage,” $8,000 – 12,000

Lot 462: Lino Tagliapietra, Sculptural vessel, “Bilbao,” $15,000 – 20,000

Modern Design:  Sunday, February 15th, 11 AM

Lot 1000: Wendell Castle, Important desk, $65,000 – 95,000

Lot 1028: Paul Evans, Rare Sculpture Front screen, $80,000 – 100,000

Lot 1141: Paul Evans, Four-door Sculpture Front cabinet, $100,000 – 150,000

Lot 1023: Wharton Esherick, Wagon-Wheel table, $25,000 – 35,000

Lot 1052: George Nakashima, Adjustable music stand, $30,000 – 40,000

Lot 1030: Paul Evans, Rare pair of lounge chairs, $20,000 – 30,000

Lot 1061: Mira Nakashima, Minguren II dining table, $25,000 – 35,000

Lot 1192a: William Hunt Diederich, Stallion weathervane, $10,000 – 15,000

Lot 1066: Gio Ponti/Singer & Sons, Cabinet, $17,000 – 19,000

• About Rago Arts and Auction Center: Rago is a leading U.S. auction house with $30 million in sales in 2013. We serve thousands of sellers and buyers internationally with a singular blend of global reach and personal service. Rago holds auctions of 20th/21st c. design, fine art, decorative arts, furnishings, jewelry, militaria, coins and currency, Asian, historic ephemera, and ethnographic property.  A world-class venue through which to buy and sell, it offers valuations for personal property (from a single piece to collections and estates), appraisals, estate services, exhibitions and lectures in house and online. Rago is based in New Jersey, midway between Philadelphia and New York City.
• Next 20th C. Design Auctions: June 6-7, 2015.