Crafted In Wood ft. the Spitzbard Collection 2024-07-17 Auction - 113 Price Results - Rago in NJ
William Hunter, Retusa Garden (from the Garden series)Ed Moulthrop, Massive Tulipwood EllipsoidJ. Paul Fennell, Diamond Tessellations
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Lambertville, NJ, United States
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Crafted In Wood ft. the Spitzbard Collection

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On July 17th, Rago is proud to present Crafted in Wood: Including Works from the Kenneth Spitzbard Collection, an auction exclusively dedicated to the art of fine woodworking. With works from some of the foremost woodworkers of the 20th and 21st centuries, including William Hunter, Ed, Matt, and Philip Moulthrop, J. Paul Fennell, and Hans Weissflog. This sale celebrates the passion, precision, and material intelligence that are hallmarks of this ancient medium and illustrate the incredible potential of wood as art. A portion of the proceeds from Ken Spitzbard's collection will benefit The Museum for Art in Wood, Philadelphia. Property will ship from Lambertville, Los Angeles, or Chicago; location is listed in the lot description.
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Bob Stocksdale and Kay Sekimachi, Marriage in Form: Bob Stocksdale and Kay Sekimachi Marriage in Form 1999 pistachio wood, Japanese paper 4.5 h x 4.25 dia in (11 x 11 cm) Incised signature, date, and wood type to underside of wood element
0101: Bob Stocksdale and Kay Sekimachi, Marriage in FormEst. $2,500-$3,500
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J. Paul Fennell, Vase (from the Basketweave series): J. Paul Fennell Vase (from the Basketweave series) 1999 African sumac 4.75 h x 5.75 dia in (12 x 15 cm) Incised signature, date and number to underside 'J. Paul Fennell '99 4-10'. Provenance: del
0103: J. Paul Fennell, Vase (from the Basketweave series)Est. $2,000-$3,000
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Rude Osolnik, Bullseye Bowl Form: Rude Osolnik Bullseye Bowl Form 1993 laminated baltic plywood 10 h x 13 dia in (25 x 33 cm) Signed and dated with wood type to underside 'Laminated Baltic Plywood Rude Osolnik '93'. Provenance:
0104: Rude Osolnik, Bullseye Bowl FormEst. $1,000-$1,500
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Michelle Holzapfel, Nature Boy: Michelle Holzapfel Nature Boy 1998 yellow birch 15.25 h x 9.75 w x 9 d in (39 x 25 x 23 cm) Incised signature, date and inscription to underside 'Michelle Holzapfel Marlboro Vermont 1998 Yellow
0105: Michelle Holzapfel, Nature BoyEst. $3,000-$4,000
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William Hunter, Retusa Garden (from the Garden series): William Hunter Retusa Garden (from the Garden series) 1998 cocobolo 14.5 h x 6.5 dia in (37 x 17 cm) Incised signature, title, date and number to lower edge '#1404 Retusa Garden Wm Hunter 98'.
0106: William Hunter, Retusa Garden (from the Garden series)Est. $10,000-$15,000
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Philip Moulthrop, White Pine Mosaic Globe: Philip Moulthrop White Pine Mosaic Globe 1997 white pine and resin 10 h x 15 dia in (25 x 38 cm) Etched signature, date, number, and wood type to underside 'PCM Philip Moulthrop White Pine Mosaic
0108: Philip Moulthrop, White Pine Mosaic GlobeEst. $4,000-$6,000
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Michelle Holzapfel, Untitled: Michelle Holzapfel Untitled 1987 wild cherry burl 9 h x 12.5 w x 11 d in (23 x 32 x 28 cm) Incised signature, date, inscription and wood type to underside 'Michelle Holzapfel Marlboro Vermont
0110: Michelle Holzapfel, UntitledEst. $2,500-$3,500
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Ben Trupperbaumer, Muricidae: Ben Trupperbaumer Muricidae c. 2005 cedar 12.75 h x 15.375 w x 2.875 d in (32 x 39 x 7 cm) Provenance: Collection of Ken Spitzbard Literature: Contemporary Turned Wood: New Perspectives in a Rich
0111: Ben Trupperbaumer, MuricidaeEst. $1,000-$2,000
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Matt Moulthrop, Chinaberry Chalice: Matt Moulthrop Chinaberry Chalice 2012 chinaberry 19.25 h x 9 dia in (49 x 23 cm) Etched signature, wood type, date and number to underside 'Matt Moulthrop China Berry Melia azedarach 0403-14'.
0112: Matt Moulthrop, Chinaberry ChaliceEst. $2,500-$3,500
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Steve Sinner, Rusty Boxes: Steve Sinner Rusty Boxes 2004 cherry, acrylic, pen and ink, gold leaf 11.75 h x 5.125 dia in (30 x 13 cm) Incised initials, title, date, number, and wood type to underside 'S.K.S. Rusty Boxes
0114: Steve Sinner, Rusty BoxesEst. $1,500-$2,500
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Dan Kvitka, Plecnik Vase; Ebony Vessel (two works): Dan Kvitka Plecnik Vase; Ebony Vessel (two works) 1997, 1998 macassar ebony, ebony 12.75 h x 8.625 dia in (32 x 22 cm) 11.25 h x 6 dia in (29 x 15 cm) Incised signature, date, number and wood type
0115: Dan Kvitka, Plecnik Vase; Ebony Vessel (two works)Est. $1,000-$2,000
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Galen Carpenter, Rare Pinecone Chalice: Galen Carpenter Rare Pinecone Chalice 2008 pinecone, royal palm, black palm, narra 13.25 h x 10.75 dia in (34 x 27 cm) Signed, dated and numbered to underside 'Galen Carpenter 08-10'. Provenance:
0116: Galen Carpenter, Rare Pinecone ChaliceEst. $1,500-$2,500
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Ed Moulthrop, Chalice of Agamemnon: Ed Moulthrop Chalice of Agamemnon 1997 wild black cherry 8 h x 6 dia in (20 x 15 cm) The present form is one of only two made by the artist. Etched signature, date, number, and wood type to
0117: Ed Moulthrop, Chalice of AgamemnonEst. $2,000-$3,000
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Bob Stocksdale, Bowl: Bob Stocksdale Bowl 1997 ebony 3.5 h x 5.75 dia in (9 x 15 cm) Etched signature, date and wood type to underside 'Ebony Malaysia Bob Stocksdale 1997'. Provenance: del Mano Gallery, Los Angeles |
0118: Bob Stocksdale, BowlEst. $1,500-$2,500
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Galen Carpenter, 96-11: Galen Carpenter 96-11 1996 corn kernels, rosewood, epoxy resin 6.75 h x 13 dia in (17 x 33 cm) The artist made this type of vessel only about every five years or so, making this a rare example
0119: Galen Carpenter, 96-11Est. $1,500-$2,500
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Bob Stocksdale, Bowl: Bob Stocksdale Bowl 1997 pistachio 4.875 h x 5.25 dia in (12 x 13 cm) Incised signature, date and wood type to underside 'Pistachio from California Bob Stocksdale 1997'. Provenance: del Mano
0120: Bob Stocksdale, BowlEst. $1,500-$2,500
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Bert Marsh, Collection of seven vessels: Bert Marsh Collection of seven vessels 2003-2008 purpleheart, sheoak, olive wood, burr ash, masur birch, amboyna, snakewood 5.25 h x 4.5 dia in (13 x 11 cm) 2.25 h x 4.75 dia in (6 x 12 cm)
0121: Bert Marsh, Collection of seven vesselsEst. $1,500-$2,500
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Bob Stocksdale, Bowl: Bob Stocksdale Bowl 1989 Brazilian kingwood 3.375 h x 7.75 w x 5.625 d in (9 x 20 x 14 cm) Incised signature, date and wood type to underside 'Para Kingwood from Brazil Bob Stocksdale 1989'.
0122: Bob Stocksdale, BowlEst. $1,000-$1,500
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Bert Marsh, Collection of seven vessels: Bert Marsh Collection of seven vessels 2005-2007 cocobolo, macassar ebony, Venezuelan purpleheart, Sri Lankan ebony, burr yew, burr amboyna 2.5 h x 7.5 dia in (6 x 19 cm) 2.75 h x 3.5 dia in (7 x 9
0123: Bert Marsh, Collection of seven vesselsEst. $1,500-$2,500