Modern Design 2025-05-15 Auction - 172 Price Results - Rago in NJ - Page 2
Paul Evans, Important and Early Sculpture Front cabinetClaire Falkenstein, Untitled (Fusion)Judy Kensley McKie, Lion bench
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Rago's Modern Design auction returns on May 15th with a curated selection of works by some of the most celebrated designers of 20th and 21st centuries. At the center of the sale is one of the finest Paul Evans collections to come to market - an exceptional group of rare and important works from a private collection. The auction also features standout pieces by George Nakashima, Wendell Castle, Wharton Esherick, and Judy Kensley McKie, alongside sculptural works by Harry Bertoia, Albert Paley, Yufu Shohaku, Claire Falkenstein, and other visionary makers.
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George Nakashima, Early Long Chair: George Nakashima Early Long Chair Nakashima Studio USA, c. 1952 American black walnut, webbing, sea grass cord 31 h x 25.5 w x 61.25 d in (79 x 65 x 156 cm) Sold with a digital copy of the
0124: George Nakashima, Early Long ChairEst. $20,000-$30,000
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Mira Nakashima, Minguren II occasional table: Mira Nakashima Minguren II occasional table Sakura Seisakusho USA / Japan, c. 2000 English walnut, laurel 19 h x 53.5 w x 27 d in (48 x 136 x 69 cm) This work was made by the only authorized
0125: Mira Nakashima, Minguren II occasional tableEst. $10,000-$15,000
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George Nakashima, Lounge Chair with Right Arm: George Nakashima Lounge Chair with Right Arm Nakashima Studio USA, 1965 American black cherry, hickory 33 h x 30 w x 24 d in (84 x 76 x 61 cm) Chair features a single slab arm with one free edge
0126: George Nakashima, Lounge Chair with Right ArmEst. $6,000-$8,000
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George Nakashima, Double Chest of Drawers: George Nakashima Double Chest of Drawers Nakashima Studio USA, 1965 American black walnut 31.875 h x 72 w x 20 d in (81 x 183 x 51 cm) Chest features eight drawers. Sold with a digital copy of the
0127: George Nakashima, Double Chest of DrawersEst. $15,000-$20,000
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Harry Bertoia, Untitled (Sonambient): Harry Bertoia Untitled (Sonambient) c. 1975 beryllium copper, brass 58.5 h x 10 w x 10 d in (149 x 25 x 25 cm) Work features five rows of five rods; 25 rods total. Sold with a digital copy of the
0128: Harry Bertoia, Untitled (Sonambient)Est. $40,000-$60,000
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George Nakashima, Conoid Cushion lounge chair: George Nakashima Conoid Cushion lounge chair Nakashima Studio USA, 1964 American black walnut, hickory, webbing, leather upholstery 34 h x 34 w x 30 d in (86 x 86 x 76 cm) Sold with a digital copy
0129: George Nakashima, Conoid Cushion lounge chairEst. $6,500-$9,500
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Mira Nakashima, Plank stool: Mira Nakashima Plank stool Nakashima Studio USA, 1993 English oak burl, American black walnut 12.5 h x 18 w x 13.75 d in (32 x 46 x 35 cm) Stool features a single slab top with free edge. Signed,
0130: Mira Nakashima, Plank stoolEst. $1,500-$2,000
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Harry Bertoia, Untitled (Welded Form): Harry Bertoia Untitled (Welded Form) c. 1962 welded and patinated bronze 10.875 h x 8 w x 2.875 d in (28 x 20 x 7 cm) This work is included in the Harry Bertoia Catalogue Raisonne and assigned the
0131: Harry Bertoia, Untitled (Welded Form)Est. $5,000-$7,000
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George Nakashima, Special-order Conoid coffee table: George Nakashima Special-order Conoid coffee table Nakashima Studio USA, 1968 American black walnut 14.5 h x 57 w x 43.5 d in (37 x 145 x 110 cm) Table features a large single slab top with
0132: George Nakashima, Special-order Conoid coffee tableEst. $25,000-$35,000
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George Nakashima, Conoid Cushion lounge chair: George Nakashima Conoid Cushion lounge chair Nakashima Studio USA, c. 1970 American black walnut, hickory, webbing, leather upholstery 34 h x 34 w x 30 d in (86 x 86 x 76 cm) Sold with a digital
0133: George Nakashima, Conoid Cushion lounge chairEst. $6,500-$9,500
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Bennett Bean, Triple Sculpture: Bennett Bean Triple Sculpture c. 2005 pit-fired, painted, and gilt earthenware 13.75 h x 28.5 w x 12.5 d in (35 x 72 x 32 cm) Impressed bean mark to one foot. Numbered to underside of each element
0134: Bennett Bean, Triple SculptureEst. $1,500-$2,000
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George Nakashima, Armchairs, set of six: George Nakashima Armchairs, set of six Nakashima Studio USA, 1955 American black cherry 28.5 h x 24 w x 20 d in (72 x 61 x 51 cm) Inscribed with client's name to underside of each example
0135: George Nakashima, Armchairs, set of sixEst. $8,000-$12,000
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George Nakashima, Conoid dining table: George Nakashima Conoid dining table Nakashima Studio USA, 1965 American black cherry, rosewood 28.75 h x 84 w x 42 d in (73 x 213 x 107 cm) Table features two free edges and four rosewood
0136: George Nakashima, Conoid dining tableEst. $20,000-$30,000
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Philip Moulthrop, White Pine Mosaic Globe: Philip Moulthrop White Pine Mosaic Globe 1998 white pine and resin 11.125 h x 16 dia in (28 x 41 cm) Incised signature, title, number and wood type to underside 'PCM Philip Moulthrop White Pine
0137: Philip Moulthrop, White Pine Mosaic GlobeEst. $3,000-$5,000
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George Nakashima, Hanging Wall cabinet: George Nakashima Hanging Wall cabinet Nakashima Studio USA, 1965 American black cherry 14.5 h x 71 w x 14 d in (37 x 180 x 36 cm) Cabinet features a single slab top with overhang and one free edge
0138: George Nakashima, Hanging Wall cabinetEst. $15,000-$20,000
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Matt Moulthrop, Red Maple Globe: Matt Moulthrop Red Maple Globe 2005 red maple 10.125 h x 19 dia in (26 x 48 cm) Incised signature, number and wood type to underside 'Matt Moulthrop Red Maple Acer rubrum 505.080'. This work
0139: Matt Moulthrop, Red Maple GlobeEst. $3,000-$5,000
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George Nakashima, Slab coffee table: George Nakashima Slab coffee table Nakashima Studio USA, 1962 American black walnut, rosewood 12 h x 74.5 w x 27 d in (30 x 189 x 69 cm) Table features a single slab top with two free edges,
0140: George Nakashima, Slab coffee tableEst. $20,000-$30,000
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Douglas Ihlenfeld, Catalpa: Douglas Ihlenfeld Catalpa 2023 phosphorous bronze, copper 17 h x 18.5 dia in (43 x 47 cm) The present work is the largest of the artist's Bronze Tree series. Impressed signature to top of base
0141: Douglas Ihlenfeld, CatalpaEst. $3,500-$4,500
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George Nakashima, Round Cluster Base dining table: George Nakashima Round Cluster Base dining table Nakashima Studio USA, 1964 American black walnut 28.5 h x 51 dia in (72 x 130 cm) Sold with a digital copy of the original order card. Provenance:
0142: George Nakashima, Round Cluster Base dining tableEst. $10,000-$15,000
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Yufu Shohaku, Mirage: Yufu Shohaku Mirage 2013 madake bamboo, bamboo root 27.25 h x 14.5 w x 14.5 d in (69 x 37 x 37 cm) Incised signature in kanji to underside '??'. Sold with a digital copy of a certificate of
0143: Yufu Shohaku, MirageEst. $1,500-$3,000
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George Nakashima, Grass-Seated chairs, set of five: George Nakashima Grass-Seated chairs, set of five Nakashima Studio USA, 1957 American black walnut, sea grass cord 25.5 h x 24.25 w x 19.5 d in (65 x 62 x 50 cm) The present lot comes from a c.
0144: George Nakashima, Grass-Seated chairs, set of fiveEst. $12,000-$18,000
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Yufu Shohaku, Sacred Mountain: Yufu Shohaku Sacred Mountain 2015 madake bamboo 22.125 h x 20 w x 19 d in (56 x 51 x 48 cm) Incised signature in kanji to underside '??'. Provenance: TAI Modern, Santa Fe | Private Collection
0145: Yufu Shohaku, Sacred MountainEst. $1,500-$3,000
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George Nakashima, Grass-Seated chairs, set of four: George Nakashima Grass-Seated chairs, set of four Nakashima Studio USA, 1961 American black cherry, sea grass cord 27.5 h x 23.25 w x 18 d in (70 x 59 x 46 cm) Inscribed with client's name to
0146: George Nakashima, Grass-Seated chairs, set of fourEst. $10,000-$15,000
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George Nakashima, Sliding Door cabinet: George Nakashima Sliding Door cabinet Nakashima Studio USA, 1966 American Black walnut, pandanus cloth 31.5 h x 72 w x 22.75 d in (80 x 183 x 58 cm) Cabinet features one free edge and two sliding
0147: George Nakashima, Sliding Door cabinetEst. $25,000-$35,000