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Modern Design
22 January 2021 / 11 am et

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Rago presents Modern Design, featuring American and European design, studio ceramics, and contemporary glass on January 23rd. Masterful examples of American craft by Wharton Esherick, Harry Bertoia, Arthur Espenet Carpenter, Paul Evans, and George Nakashima will be offered alongside exceptional designs by glass and ceramic luminaries, including Dale Chihuly, Lino Tagliapietra, Yoichi Ohira, Steffen Dam, William Morris, Betty Woodman, Peter Voulkos, Toshiko Takaezu, and many more. 

Auction
22 January 2021 / 11 am et

Preview
by appointment

info@ragoarts.com
609 397 9374

Jere Osgood  Ellipse II desk  $16,250  

Design

George Nakashima, Slab coffee table

George Nakashima

Slab coffee table

estimate: $18,000–22,000

result: $40,000

Paul Evans, Rare Sculpted coffee table

Paul Evans

Rare Sculpted coffee table

estimate: $16,000–19,000

result: $18,750

George Nelson & Associates, Marshmallow sofa

George Nelson & Associates

Marshmallow sofa

estimate: $9,000–12,000

result: $15,000

Wendell Castle, Stool

Wendell Castle

Stool

estimate: $6,000–9,000

result: $7,500

Betty Woodman  Pillow Pitcher  $52,500  

Studio Ceramics

Gertrud and Otto Natzler, Tall bottle

Gertrud and Otto Natzler

Tall bottle

estimate: $4,000–6,000

result: $4,375

Michael Lucero, Untitled from the Afro-Italian series

Michael Lucero

Untitled from the Afro-Italian series

estimate: $2,500–3,500

result: $2,600

Toshiko Takaezu, Closed Form

Toshiko Takaezu

Closed Form

estimate: $8,000–10,000

result: $12,500

Betty Woodman, Strawberry Basket #3

Betty Woodman

Strawberry Basket #3

estimate: $5,000–7,000

result: $7,500

Steffen Dam  Flower Block  $16,250  

Contemporary Glass

William Morris, Rappa

William Morris

Rappa

estimate: $15,000–20,000

result: $20,000

Michael Glancy, Uranium Undulation

Michael Glancy

Uranium Undulation

estimate: $15,000–20,000

result: $47,500

Dale Chihuly, Pilchuck Stumps, set of two

Dale Chihuly

Pilchuck Stumps, set of two

estimate: $20,000–30,000

result: $20,000

Lino Tagliapietra, Seed vessel

Lino Tagliapietra

Seed vessel

estimate: $15,000–20,000

result: $20,000

Modern Design

Auction
22 January 2021 / 11am eastern

Preview
by appointment

For additional information, or to schedule a viewing:
info@ragoarts.com
609 397 9374

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