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Rago posts $406K world record for a William Morris glass vaseLAMBERTVILLE, NJ — On May 17, Rago achieved a new world record for American glass artist William Morris (b. 1957-) with a $310,000 hammer ($406,100 with buyer’s premium) for Beetles with Flora, a hand-blown glass vase from the artist’s Native Species series. The hammer price was far beyond the estimate of $30,000-$50,000. Full results for […]
London museum to present William Morris exhibitionLONDON – The first exhibition devoted to William Morris and his influence on 20th-century life, will open at the National Portrait Gallery this autumn. “Anarchy & Beauty: William Morris and His Legacy, 1860-1960” will run Oct.16 to Jan. 11. The exhibition will focus on Morris’ far-reaching politics, thought and design. With portraits, furniture, books, banners, […]
Wilhelm Hunt Diederich sketches, Percival Rosseau oil romp at Doyle’s dog-heavy April 16 saleNEW YORK — More than 150 lots featuring sporting art and dog portraits come to market Tuesday, April 16 at Doyle New York. The complete catalog is now available for review and bidding at LiveAuctioneers. The sale features three sketches by famed animal illustrator and designer Wilhelm Hunt Diederich (1884-1953). Born in Austria-Hungary to an […]
Coveted first editions dominate Potter & Potter’s Aug. 17 rare books saleCHICAGO – Potter & Potter Auctions will hold a 382-lot sale of the collection of Robin and Kathryn Smiley, the co-publishers and editors of Firsts: The Book Collector’s Magazine, on Thursday, August 17, starting at 10 am Central time. The Smiley collection features modern firsts of literature, mystery and detective fiction, and western literature, with a […]