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All works in the Early 20th Century Design auction will preview and ship from Lambertville, New Jersey.

Outstanding results for Early 20th Century Design, including new world records for Newcomb College Pottery vessels by Leona Nicholson and Mazie Teresa Ryan Sale total $2,295,113
94% by lot
124% by value

100 George P. Kendrick for Grueby Faience Company

Rare vase, model 34

$25,000–35,000

result: $27,720

101 Grueby Faience Company

Vase with leaves and buds

$3,000–4,000

result: $3,024

102 Frederick Roth for Grueby Faience Company, attribution

Rare tile with elephants

$7,500–10,000

result: $11,970

David Rago on Lot 103

103 Grueby Faience Company

Important covered jar with moths

$50,000–75,000

result: $138,600

104 Marie Seaman for Grueby Faience Company

Vase with blossoms and leaves

$4,000–6,000

result: $5,040

105 Grueby Faience Company

Collection of five tiles

$4,000–6,000

result: $10,710

106 Grueby Faience Company

Rare cabinet vase with blossoms

$2,500–3,500

result: $3,024

107 Ruth Erickson for Grueby Faience Company

Exceptional vase with daffodils

$10,000–15,000

108 Grueby Faience Company

Rare tobacco jar with leaves

$3,000–4,000

result: $5,292

109 Annie Lingley for Grueby Faience Company

Vase with irises

$3,000–4,000

result: $2,520

David Rago on Lot 110

110 Leona Nicholson for Newcomb College Pottery

Early and Large vase with magnolias

$35,000–45,000

result: $100,800

111 Sadie Irvine for Newcomb College Pottery

Scenic vase with live oaks, Spanish moss, and full moon

$4,500–6,500

result: $8,190

112 Mazie Teresa Ryan for Newcomb College Pottery

Rare and Early vase with alligators

$30,000–40,000

result: $151,200

113 Newcomb College Pottery

Covered jar with blossoms

$4,000–6,000

result: $4,192

114 Leona Nicholson for Newcomb College Pottery

Early vase with yucca

$10,000–15,000

result: $18,900

115 Roberta B. Kennon for Newcomb College Pottery

Early tyg with tulips

$7,000–10,000

result: $11,340

116 Newcomb College Pottery

Transitional vase with calla lilies

$2,000–3,000

result: $11,340

117 Henrietta Bailey for Newcomb College Pottery

Vase with roses

$2,000–3,000

result: $2,142

118 Anna Frances Simpson for Newcomb College Pottery

Twilight scenic vase with live oaks and Spanish moss

$2,000–3,000

result: $3,668

119 Newcomb College Pottery

Early low bowl with flowers

$1,800–2,400

result: $2,451

120 Newcomb College Pottery

Vases, set of two

$1,500–2,000

result: $3,870

121 George E. Ohr

Exceptional and Large vase

$18,000–22,000

result: $63,000

122 George E. Ohr

Vase

$5,000–7,000

result: $5,292

123 George E. Ohr

Vase

$5,000–7,000

result: $10,080

David Rago on Lot 124

124 George E. Ohr

Exceptional vase

$25,000–35,000

result: $35,280

125 George E. Ohr

Vase

$2,500–3,500

result: $3,024

126 George E. Ohr

Vase

$4,500–6,500

result: $6,930

127 George E. Ohr

Vase

$1,800–2,400

result: $2,772

128 George E. Ohr

Vase

$2,500–3,500

result: $4,410

129 George E. Ohr

Vase

$2,500–3,500

result: $2,772

130 George E. Ohr

Pitcher

$2,000–3,000

result: $3,780

131 George E. Ohr

Vase

$2,000–3,000

result: $8,820

132 George E. Ohr

Pitcher

$2,000–3,000

result: $3,780

133 George E. Ohr

Bud vase

$1,500–2,000

result: $2,394

134 George E. Ohr

Vase

$1,500–2,000

result: $4,032

135 George E. Ohr

Vase

$2,500–3,500

result: $3,024

136 Arthur Eugene Baggs for Marblehead Pottery

Vase

$1,500–2,000

result: $1,512

137 Marblehead Pottery

Tile with knight on horseback

$1,000–1,500

result: $1,572

Important Scenic Tiles
by Arthur Baggs

138 Arthur Eugene Baggs for Marblehead Pottery

Important scenic tiles, set of two

$50,000–75,000

result: $60,480

139 Merrimac Pottery

Rare vase with elephant handles

$2,500–3,500

result: $3,276

140 Hugh C. Robertson for Dedham Pottery

Rare experimental vase

$14,000–18,000

result: $15,120

141 Frederick Walrath

Fine scenic vase

$8,000–12,000

result: $7,560

142 Frederick Walrath

Fine and Large vase with stylized roses

$5,000–7,000

result: $4,788

143 Frederick Walrath

Fine scenic vase

$8,000–12,000

result: $8,820

144 Frederick Walrath

Vase with blossoms

$4,500–6,500

result: $4,788

145 Frederick Walrath

Scenic tiles, set of two

$2,000–3,000

result: $3,528

146 Hartford Faience

Rare nautical tile with viking ship

$4,000–6,000

result: $3,528

147 Charles Volkmar for Volkmar Kilns

Rare scenic tile

$1,500–2,000

result: $2,016

148 Charles Volkmar for Volkmar Kilns

Rare scenic tile

$1,500–2,000

result: $2,016

149 Hildegarde Fried for North Dakota School of Mines

Rare landscape tile

$5,000–7,000

result: $4,788

David Rago on Lot 150

150 Mary Louise McLaughlin

Exceptional Losanti vase with grapevines

$9,000–14,000

result: $12,600

151 Mary Louise McLaughlin

Rare vase with flying cranes

$7,500–10,000

result: $9,450

152 Mary Louise McLaughlin

Cabinet vase

$1,000–1,500

result: $1,890

153 Clifton Pottery

Rare bud vase with overlay

$800–1,200

result: $1,134

154 John Bennett

Vase with apple blossoms

$1,500–2,000

result: $1,890

155 John Bennett

Vase with dogwood blossoms

$2,000–3,000

result: $2,142

David Rago on Lot 156

156 Adelaide Robineau

Exceptional vase

$35,000–45,000

result: $32,760

157 Adelaide Robineau

Exceptional vase

$10,000–15,000

result: $10,710

158 Adelaide Robineau

Vase

$9,000–12,000

result: $8,820

159 Adelaide Robineau

Vase

$5,000–7,000

result: $6,048

160 Adelaide Robineau

Vase

$4,000–6,000

result: $10,710

161 Adelaide Robineau for University City

Exceptional vase

$10,000–15,000

result: $13,860

Exceptional Tiffany Studios
Favrile Pottery coupe lot 278

162 University City

Vase

$3,000–4,000

result: $4,032

163 Frederick Hurten Rhead for University City

Exceptional and Rare scenic tile

$12,000–16,000

164 University City

Vase

$2,500–3,500

result: $3,276

165 University City

Vase with reticulated base

$4,500–6,500

result: $8,190

166 Artus Van Briggle for Van Briggle Pottery

Early vase with geese

$3,000–4,000

result: $5,670

167 Artus Van Briggle for Van Briggle Pottery

Early vase with mistletoe

$2,000–3,000

result: $2,772

168 Artus Van Briggle for Van Briggle Pottery

Important vase

$10,000–15,000

result: $10,710

169 Van Briggle Pottery

Rare and Early vase with flowers, 1905

$2,000–3,000

result: $3,780

170 Van Briggle Pottery

Dos Cabezas vase

$5,000–7,000

result: $9,825

171 Van Briggle Pottery

Vase with stylized peacock feathers

$2,000–3,000

result: $5,895

172 Wheatley Pottery

Vase

$1,400–1,900

result: $4,410

173 William J. Dodd for Teco Pottery

Rare reticulated vase, model 85

$4,500–6,500

result: $5,292

174 William Day Gates for Teco Pottery

Rare buttressed vase, model 375

$1,500–2,000

result: $4,788

175 William Bryce Mundie for Teco Pottery

Rare vase, model 339

$25,000–35,000

result: $47,880

176 E.J. Paulson for Teco Pottery

Four-handled vase, model 260

$2,000–3,000

result: $1,890

177 William Bryce Mundie for Teco Pottery

Rare and Tall buttressed vase, model 286

$3,500–4,500

result: $4,410

178 R.A. Hirschfeld for Teco Pottery

Rare vase with cattails, model 293

$5,000–7,000

result: $5,040

179 George P. Kendrick for Grueby Faience Company

Rare vase, model 84

$15,000–20,000

result: $15,120

180 Grueby Faience Company

Trivet with seagull

$2,000–3,000

result: $2,772

181 Wilhelmina Post for Grueby Faience Company

Rare vase with Jack-in-the-Pulpits

$5,000–7,000

result: $8,190

182 Florence Liley for Grueby Faience Company

Exceptional vase with daffodils

$7,500–10,000

result: $10,080

183 Grueby Faience Company

Trivet with apple tree

$1,500–2,000

result: $1,890

184 Marie Seaman for Grueby Faience Company

Fine and Large vase with leaves and buds

$6,500–9,500

result: $6,930

185 Grueby Faience Company

Vase with leaves and buds

$2,500–3,500

result: $2,394

186 Grueby Faience Company

Vase with leaves

$2,500–3,500

result: $3,276

187 Wilhelmina Post for Grueby Faience Company

Rare vase with blossoms

$5,000–7,000

result: $5,670

188 Eva Russell for Grueby Faience Company

Vase with crocuses

$2,500–3,500

result: $3,024

189 George E. Ohr

Vase

$2,000–3,000

result: $7,560

190 George E. Ohr

Tall pitcher

$7,500–10,000

result: $17,640

191 George E. Ohr

Tall vase

$4,500–6,500

result: $4,788

192 George E. Ohr

Fine and Large teapot with snake

$6,000–9,000

result: $9,450

193 George E. Ohr

Vase

$2,000–3,000

result: $2,142

194 George E. Ohr

Vase

$3,000–4,000

result: $3,276

195 George Ohr

Vase

$3,500–4,500

result: $5,670

196 George E. Ohr

Vase

$1,800–2,200

result: $6,048

197 George E. Ohr

Vase

$2,000–3,000

result: $3,024

198 George E. Ohr

Puzzle jug

$2,000–3,000

result: $3,276

199 George E. Ohr

Large vase

$1,500–2,000

result: $3,024

200 George E. Ohr

Vase

$1,800–2,400

result: $4,585

201 George E. Ohr

Vases, set of two

$2,000–3,000

result: $1,890

202 George E. Ohr

Vases, set of two

$2,000–3,000

result: $2,520

203 George E. Ohr

Vase and bowl

$2,000–3,000

result: $1,764

204 Elizabeth and Mary Frances Overbeck for Overbeck Pottery

Exceptional vase with Art Deco figure

$7,000–10,000

result: $9,450

205 Mary Frances Overbeck for Overbeck Pottery

Rare and Large vase with children picking berries

$5,000–8,000

result: $8,190

206 Overbeck Pottery

Fine vase with figures in the rain

$4,000–7,000

result: $4,788

207 Elizabeth and Hannah Overbeck for Overbeck Pottery

Tea set with stylized bluebells

$5,000–8,000

result: $9,170

208 Frederick Hurten Rhead for Roseville Pottery

Monumental Della Robbia vase with daffodils

$14,000–19,000

result: $17,640

209 Frederick Hurten Rhead for Roseville Pottery

Della Robbia vase with stylized blossoms

$5,000–7,000

result: $6,300

210 Frederick Hurten Rhead for Roseville Pottery

Della Robbia vase with swans

$9,000–12,000

result: $10,080

211 Frederick Hurten Rhead for Roseville Pottery

Rare Della Robbia covered jar with African violets

$7,000–10,000

result: $16,380

212 Frederick Hurten Rhead for Weller Pottery

Faience vase with flowers

$2,500–3,500

result: $7,560

213 Frederick Hurten Rhead for Roseville Pottery

Jardiniere and pedestal

$2,000–3,000

result: $4,032

214 Albert R. Valentien for Valentien Pottery

Exceptional vase with pine boughs

$7,500–10,000

result: $10,710

216 Frederick Hurten Rhead for Rhead Pottery (Santa Barbara)

Rare vase with lemons

$6,000–9,000

result: $8,190

217 Rookwood Pottery

Tall Decorated Mat/Double Vellum vase

$1,000–1,500

result: $756

218 Fulper Pottery

Vase

$1,000–2,000

result: $945

219 Taxile Doat

Bottle with stopper and stand

$3,500–4,500

result: $6,048

220 Abbé Pierre Pacton and André Minil

Grotesque pitcher mask

$1,000–1,500

result: $5,292

221 Alexandre Bigot

Vase

$1,000–1,500

result: $819

222 Mougin

Vase

$1,000–1,500

result: $756

223 Auguste Delaherche

Jardinière

$1,000–1,500

result: $819

224 Auguste Delaherche

Vase

$1,500–2,000

225 Auguste Delaherche

Vase

$1,200–1,800

result: $2,772

226 Patrick Nordström

Vase

$1,500–2,000

result: $1,965

227 Emile Lenoble

Vase

$1,000–1,500

result: $1,834

228 Jean Mayodon

Coupe

$1,500–2,000

result: $1,134

229 Jean Mayodon

Bowls, set of two

$1,500–2,000

result: $2,772

230 August Heiligenstein and Odette Chatrousse

Vessels, set of two

$900–1,200

result: $1,890

231 Charles Catteau for Boch Frères Keramis

Vase and bowl with antelope

$2,000–3,000

result: $6,288

232 Vally Wieselthier

Untitled (mother and child)

$1,500–2,000

233 Edward Colonna for Gérard, Dufraisseix and Abbot

Canton plates and bowls, set of twelve

$2,000–3,000

result: $2,016

234 William Moorcroft for James Macintyre & Co.

Rare three-piece Claremont tea set with toadstools and overlay

$2,000–3,000

result: $11,340

235 Paul Dachsel

Monumental Amphora Mackintosh rose vase

$2,000–3,000

result: $3,276

236 Paul Dachsel

Large Amphora vase with Mackintosh roses

$2,000–3,000

result: $6,300

237 In the manner of William Morris

Thick pile Donegal-style French Accents carpet

$2,000–3,000

result: $2,394

238 Robalbhen (Henri Laurent-Desrousseaux)

Untitled (Fairyland)

$1,500–2,000

result: $1,134

239 In the manner of William Morris

Medium pile carpet

$800–1,200

result: $819

240 Christopher Dresser, attribution, for Minton & Co.

Vases, pair

$2,000–3,000

241 In the manner of William Morris

Medium pile carpet

$800–1,200

result: $756

242 Gustav Stickley

Rare and Early sideboard, model 961

$8,000–12,000

result: $12,600

243 Gustav Stickley

Lantern model 830 from the Charles B. Evans House, Queens

$3,000–5,000

result: $4,788

244 In the manner of William Morris

Medium pile carpet

$1,200–1,800

245 Harvey Ellis, attribution for Gustav Stickley

Rare armchair

$15,000–20,000

result: $18,900

246 In the manner of William Morris

Medium pile carpet

$1,200–1,800

247 Gustav Stickley

Lantern model 830 from the Charles B. Evans House, Queens

$3,000–5,000

result: $4,032

248 Gustav Stickley

Rare sideboard and china cabinets from the Charles B. Evans House, Queens

$20,000–30,000

result: $12,600

249 In the manner of William Morris

Medium pile carpet

$1,200–1,800

result: $3,780

250 Gustav Stickley

Rare lantern model 203 from the Charles B. Evans House, Queens

$20,000–30,000

result: $44,100

251 Harvey Ellis, attribution for Gustav Stickley

Rare inlaid side chair

$4,000–6,000

result: $5,670

252 In the manner of William Morris

Medium pile carpet

$1,800–2,400

result: $3,276

253 Gustav Stickley

Tall case clock from the Charles B. Evans House, Queens

$10,000–20,000

result: $6,300

254 In the manner of William Morris

Medium pile carpet

$800–1,200

255 Frank Lloyd Wright

Fireplace ornament from the Lake Geneva Hotel, Lake Geneva, WI

$9,000–12,000

result: $8,190

256 Samuel Yellin

Window grille from the Walter Mellor House, Mount Airy, PA

$5,000–7,000

result: $10,080

257 Samuel Yellin

Chandelier from the Walter Mellor House, Mount Airy, PA

$8,000–12,000

result: $7,560

258 Samuel Yellin

Window grille from the Walter Mellor House, Mount Airy, PA

$5,000–7,000

result: $8,820

259 Samuel Yellin

Chandelier from the Walter Mellor House, Mount Airy, PA

$8,000–12,000

result: $7,560

260 Samuel Yellin

Window grille from the Walter Mellor House, Mount Airy, PA

$5,000–7,000

result: $11,340

261 Samuel Yellin

Chandelier from the Walter Mellor House, Mount Airy, PA

$5,000–7,000

result: $12,600

262 Samuel Yellin, attribution

Wall-mounted kettle hook and fire tongs from the Walter Mellor House, Mount Airy, PA

$6,000–8,000

result: $5,040

Tiffany Studios:
The Quest for Beauty

263 Tiffany Studios

Eighteen-light Lily table lamp

$35,000–45,000

result: $69,300

264 Tiffany Studios

Spider table lamp

$30,000–35,000

result: $35,280

265 Tiffany Studios

Jeweled Feather table lamp

$8,000–10,000

result: $10,710

266 Tiffany Studios

Twelve-light Lily table lamp

$15,000–20,000

result: $35,280

267 Tiffany Studios

Apple Blossom table lamp

$15,000–20,000

result: $16,380

268 Tiffany Studios

Mosaic trivet

$3,000–4,000

result: $20,160

269 Tiffany Studios

Poinsettia table lamp

$35,000–45,000

result: $37,800

270 Tiffany Studios

Greek Key table lamp

$15,000–20,000

result: $17,030

271 Tiffany Studios

Sconces, pair

$10,000–12,000

result: $17,640

273 Tiffany Studios

Greek Key table lamp

$15,000–20,000

result: $18,900

274 Tiffany Studios

Scarab desk lamp

$4,000–6,000

result: $32,760

275 Tiffany Studios

Dragonfly table lamp

$14,000–20,000

result: $30,240

276 Tiffany Studios

Damascene counterbalance table lamp

$6,000–8,000

result: $11,970

277 Tiffany Studios

Turtleback table lamp

$15,000–20,000

result: $17,640

David Rago on Lot 278

278 Tiffany Studios

Exceptional Favrile Pottery coupe with frogs and water lilies

$25,000–35,000

result: $50,400

279 Tiffany Studios

Greek Key table lamp

$15,000–20,000

result: $18,900

280 Tiffany Studios and Rookwood Pottery

Vine Border table lamp

$9,000–12,000

281 Tiffany Studios

Cameo vase with dogwood blossoms

$6,000–8,000

result: $6,550

282 Tiffany Studios

Prism sconces, set of two

$15,000–18,000

result: $15,120

283 Tiffany Studios

Cameo vase with nasturtiums

$4,000–6,000

284 Tiffany Studios

Greek Key table lamp

$12,000–18,000

result: $13,860

285 Tiffany Studios

Counterbalance desk lamp

$2,000–3,000

result: $4,410

286 Tiffany Studios

Geometric table lamp

$10,000–15,000

result: $10,710

287 Tiffany Studios

Cameo vase with tulip petals

$4,000–6,000

result: $4,788

288 Tiffany Studios

Vine Border table lamp

$10,000–15,000

289 Tiffany Studios

Pulled-Feather table lamp

$4,000–6,000

result: $16,380

290 Tiffany Studios, attribution

Daffodil chandelier

$25,000–35,000

result: $22,680

291 Tiffany Studios

Tall vase with cherry blossoms

$8,000–12,000

result: $12,600

292 Tiffany Studios

Early and Monumental vase with peacock feathers

$35,000–45,000

result: $94,500

293 Tiffany Studios

Vase

$2,000–3,000

result: $2,489

294 Tiffany Studios

Monumental vase with flowers

$35,000–45,000

295 Tiffany Studios

Pulled-feather vase

$3,000–4,000

result: $3,780

296 Tiffany Studios

Fine cameo vase with nasturtiums and arrowhead leaves

$6,000–8,000

result: $9,450

297 Tiffany Studios

Rare Agate vase

$3,000–5,000

result: $5,240

298 Tiffany Studios

Floriform vase

$3,000–4,000

result: $3,276

299 Tiffany Studios

Vase

$1,500–2,500

result: $1,572

300 Tiffany Studios

Intaglio chalice with grapes

$2,500–3,500

result: $2,142

301 Tiffany Studios

Vase

$1,000–1,500

result: $1,512

302 Tiffany Studios

Rock Crystal vase with crocuses

$2,500–3,500

result: $4,410

303 Tiffany Studios

Agate cabinet vase

$1,500–2,000

result: $2,268

304 Tiffany Studios

Tall Rock Crystal vase with crocuses

$3,000–5,000

result: $6,048

305 Tiffany Studios

Vases, set of two

$2,000–3,000

result: $2,620

306 Tiffany Studios

Egyptian vase with base

$2,000–3,000

result: $3,354

307 Duffner & Kimberly

Water Lily table lamp

$3,000–4,000

result: $2,394

308 Handel

Rare Teroca table lamp

$6,000–9,000

result: $5,040

309 Handel

Mosserine table lamps, pair

$2,000–3,000

result: $4,978

310 Handel

Rare Teroca table lamp

$9,000–12,000

result: $8,515

311 Émile Gallé

Marquetry étagère with berries

$2,000–3,500

result: $2,358

312 Émile Gallé

Early vase with sunflowers

$1,500–2,500

result: $4,410

313 Émile Gallé

Marquetry tea table with butterfly and flora

$2,500–3,500

result: $1,512

314 Daum

Tall vase with angel trumpets

$3,000–4,000

result: $4,410

315 Émile Gallé

Marquetry table with roses

$1,000–1,500

result: $3,024

316 Henry G. Cleaveland

Candle lamps, pair

$1,000–2,000

result: $4,410

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