Auction details
SOLLO RAGO Modern Auction
9:00 AM PT - Oct 27th, 2007
offered by
Rago Modern Auctions, LLP
Lambertville, NJ 8530

Auction Description
Auction Terms & Conditions
Buyer's Premium
22.5% up to 500000
17% above 500001
Bid Increments
| From | Increment |
| 0 | 10 |
| 100 | 25 |
| 500 | 50 |
| 1000 | 100 |
| 3000 | 250 |
| 5000 | 500 |
| 10000 | 1000 |
| 40000 | 2500 |
| 50000 | 5000 |
| 100000 | 10000 |
Auction House Preview
Saturday, October 20th through Friday, October 26th, noon until 6pm, and by appointment. Doors open at 9 a.m. the mornings of the sale. Preview locations: 204 North Union Street, Lambertville, NJ 08530 and 333 North Main Street, Lambertville NJ 08530
603 Items
| Lot | Description | Estimates (USD) |
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|---|---|---|---|---|
| 414A |
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Charles Niedringhaus library group: Twenty books on architecture and design including two books by Laszlo Moholy-... |
800 - 1,200 |
6 Bids
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| 414B |
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Charles Niedringhaus library group: Twenty-five books, pamphlets and a studio photograph: including Ross/Romaro, T... |
800 - 1,200 |
4 Bids
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| 415 |
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Victor Seach (American, b. 1918) Two works of art: Untitled, 1945; Oil on paper (framed); Signed and dated; 23 1/2"... |
800 - 1,200 |
1 Bid
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| 416 |
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Blanche M. Dombek (American, 1914-1987) Untitled; Cast lead; Signed (on wood base); 8 3/4" high, 9 1/2" (with base... |
1,000 - 1,500 |
1 Bid
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| 417 |
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Benedict Tatti (American, 1917-1993) Untitled, ca. 1940; Marble; Signed; 13" high, 14 1/4" high (with base); Proven... |
1,000 - 1,500 |
25 Bids
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| 418 |
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Ludwig C. Brumme (American, b. 1910) Untitled, 1947; Stone on wood base; Signed and dated (on base); 10 1/2" high, ... |
1,000 - 1,500 |
10 Bids
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| 419 |
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ANNETTE McCORMICK Glazed ceramic teapot with copper spout, suggesting bronze, turquoise, and bone, ca. 1992. (Prove... |
600 - 900 |
8 Bids
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| 420 |
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TOM COLEMAN Massive porcelain teapot multi-fired with lithium-barrium glazes. (Cover, American Craft, April/May 199... |
1,500 - 3,500 |
48 Bids
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| 421 |
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GORDON ANDRUS Three organically-shaped porcelain teapots with four matching mugs and four cups and saucers, along w... |
1,200 - 1,800 |
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| 422 |
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PAUL DRESANG Sandblasted porcelain decorative teapot with fused lid, "Straw Teapot," 1992. (Provenance: Carl M. All... |
800 - 1,200 |
10 Bids
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| 423 |
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TIM MATHER Glazed stoneware teapot with fish handle and bronzed finish. (Provenance: Carl M. Allen.) Signed. 11" x ... |
600 - 900 |
14 Bids
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| 424 |
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TOM COLEMAN Tall porcelain sculptural teapot multi-fired with lithium-barrium glazes, 1992. (Provenance: Carl M. Al... |
1,000 - 2,000 |
5 Bids
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| 425 |
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PHILIP CORNELIUS Slab-built and raku-fired paper-thin porcelain teapot and stopper, "Queen," 1991. Signed, titled a... |
2,000 - 4,000 |
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| 426 |
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PETER SHIRE Glazed ceramic teapot, 1983. Signed and dated. 6 1/2" x 8 1/2" |
800 - 1,200 |
19 Bids
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| 427 |
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PHILIP CORNELIUS Slab-built and raku-fired delicate porcelain teapot and stopper, "Nissan Maru," 1985. (Provenance:... |
1,000 - 2,000 |
20 Bids
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| 428 |
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BRAD SCHWEIGER Tall sculptural glazed stoneware teapot, 1995. Chop mark and signature. 22" x 14 1/4" |
600 - 900 |
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| 429 |
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GERMAN Antler settee with kidney-shaped, hide-covered seat, and hoof feet. 40" x 53" x 32" |
8,000 - 12,000 |
4 Bids
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| 430 |
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WHARTON ESHERICK Music stand in carved cherry on three legs, 1962. Signed WE 1962. 44" x 15 1/2" x 20" |
80,000 - 120,000 |
2 Bids
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| 431 |
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WHARTON ESHERICK Mahogany tray, 1967. Carved WE 1967. 1" x 23 3/4" x 13 1/2" |
4,000 - 6,000 |
15 Bids
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| 432 |
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WHARTON ESHERICK Sculptural carved walnut bowl, 1962. Marked WE 1962. 2 1/2" x 11 1/2" x 6 1/4" |
6,000 - 9,000 |
14 Bids
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| 433 |
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Lots 433 through 439 are from the estate of Hannah Fischer: WHARTON ESHERICK Carved walnut sculpture, "Tumbler Pige... |
25,000 - 45,000 |
1 Bid
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| 434 |
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WHARTON ESHERICK Flame table lamp in carved walnut, 1933. Carved WE 1933. 19 1/4" x 4". |
25,000 - 45,000 |
2 Bids
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| 435 |
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WHARTON ESHERICK Ink brush drawing of Hedgerow Theater (Rose Valley, PA) performer. Signed in pencil. Sight: Approx... |
6,000 - 9,000 |
2 Bids
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| 436 |
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WHARTON ESHERICK Ink brush drawing of Hedgerow Theater (Rose Valley, PA) performer. Signed in pencil. Sight: Approx... |
6,000 - 9,000 |
7 Bids
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| 437 |
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WHARTON ESHERICK Framed woodblock print on rice paper, "A Bright Night," ca. 1925. Signed, titled and numbered. Ima... |
2,000 - 4,000 |
26 Bids
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| 438 |
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WHARTON ESHERICK Woodblock print on watercolor paper, "Moonlight and Meadows," 1932. Framed. Inscribed "to York and... |
2,000 - 4,000 |
13 Bids
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| 439 |
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WHARTON ESHERICK Original master woodblock relief, "Plowing," 1923. Framed. Inscribed "To Hannah's first American h... |
6,000 - 9,000 |
23 Bids
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| 440 |
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WHARTON ESHERICK Woodblock print on rice paper, "April Ploughing." Pencil-signed, titled, and numbered 15, also sta... |
3,000 - 5,000 |
18 Bids
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| 441 |
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WHARTON ESHERICK Hickory side chair with webbed seat of brown hard leather straps, 1958. Signed W.E. 1958. 31 1/2" ... |
6,000 - 9,000 |
26 Bids
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| 442 |
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WHARTON ESHERICK Large paneled wood chest with hinged lid, on casters, 1968. Signed W.E. 1968. 28" x 84" x 32" |
10,000 - 15,000 |
16 Bids
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| 443 |
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WHARTON ESHERICK Walnut Captain's chair with woven leather seat. (Accompanied by letter of authenticity from the Wh... |
8,000 - 12,000 |
9 Bids
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| 443A |
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WHARTON ESHERICK Walnut Captain's chair, identical to preceding. (Accompanied by letter of authenticity from the W... |
8,000 - 12,000 |
16 Bids
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| 444 |
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WHARTON ESHERICK Two woodblock prints on cotton, "Summer Lillies" and "Alabama - Columns," 1929. Both signed, title... |
2,500 - 4,500 |
14 Bids
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| 445 |
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WHARTON ESHERICK Woodblock print on rice paper, "The Bath/after the Japanese ala Kimaigoriado #45," 1923. Signed wi... |
2,000 - 4,000 |
9 Bids
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| 446 |
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WHARTON ESHERICK Woodblock on rice paper, 1921. Signed, titled (illegibly), dated and numbered 2/24. Image: 10 1/4"... |
1,500 - 3,500 |
28 Bids
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| 447 |
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WHARTON ESHERICK Woodblock print on cotton paper, "Tristiane and Iseult/Act III Scene 3/The Forest," 1931. Signed,... |
2,500 - 4,500 |
8 Bids
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| 448 |
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ERIC SCHMEHL "Panda Trap" pine stereo cabinet with bamboo poles and adjustable shelves, 1993. Signed, dated, and ti... |
1,500 - 3,500 |
1 Bid
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| 449 |
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ERIC SCHMEHL Bark Beacon, cedar lamppost with aluminum details and stainless steel braided mesh back, surrounded by... |
2,500 - 4,500 |
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| 450 |
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ERIC SCHMEHL "Origami Bed," full-size with applewood headboard, chip-carved pine bed frame with broad dovetails, an... |
2,000 - 4,000 |
28 Bids
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| 451 |
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ERIC SCHMEHL "Lily Pad" coffee table in various hardwoods with turned walnut bases. 19" x 81 1/2" x 34", largest se... |
2,000 - 4,000 |
12 Bids
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| 452 |
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ERIC SCHMEHL Kitchen island unit, its freeform osage orange wood top with two butterfly keys, over three grid-form ... |
4,500 - 6,500 |
1 Bid
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| 453 |
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JEFFREY GREENE Solid State console table in black walnut, silver maple, purpleheart and padouk. Signed Jeffrey Gre... |
2,000 - 4,000 |
11 Bids
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| 454 |
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JEFFREY GREENE Solid state dining table in ash with notched top. Includes two 20" leaves. Signed Jeffrey Greene I. ... |
2,000 - 4,000 |
5 Bids
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| 455 |
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JEFFREY GREENE Ichthys coffee table with glass top on African Bubinga base. 17" x 57" x 29" |
2,000 - 4,000 |
14 Bids
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| 456 |
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JEFFREY GREENE Solid State console table with plate glass top resting on a base of ebonized oak, curly maple, padou... |
2,000 - 4,000 |
2 Bids
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| 457 |
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JEFFREY GREENE Fine Solid State coffee table with glass top on geometric wood base of ebonized ash, padouk and pur... |
1,500 - 3,500 |
11 Bids
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| 458 |
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VLADIMIR KAGAN Freeform sofa upholstered in original Jack Lenor Larsen white wool, on casters. 30" x 124" x 37" |
10,000 - 15,000 |
14 Bids
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| 459 |
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VLADIMIR KAGAN Pair of Barrel chairs with chenille upholstery on rosewood veneer swivel bases. 34 1/2" x 30 1/2" x ... |
2,500 - 4,500 |
17 Bids
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| 460 |
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VLADIMIR KAGAN Sculptured walnut rocking chair upholstered in grape purple leather. 36" 1/2" x 31 1/2" x 40 1/2" |
6,000 - 9,000 |
16 Bids
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| 461 |
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VLADIMIR KAGAN Early Unicorn chair with original fabric upholstery on V-shaped aluminum base. 29" x 27 3/4" x 26 1/... |
8,000 - 12,000 |
38 Bids
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