Modern Design 2025-05-15 Auction - 172 Price Results - Rago in NJ - Page 4
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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Wharton Esherick, Large storage chest: Wharton Esherick Large storage chest USA, 1968 cedar, laminate, casters 28 h x 84 w x 32 d in (71 x 213 x 81 cm) Chest features a hinged top. Carved signature and date to underside of lid 'W.E.
0172: Wharton Esherick, Large storage chestEst. $7,000-$9,000
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Wharton Esherick, Bowls, set of two: Wharton Esherick Bowls, set of two USA, 1946 walnut 1.75 h x 9.5 w x 6.5 d in (4 x 24 x 17 cm) 1.75 h x 9.5 w x 6.25 d in (4 x 24 x 16 cm) Udo Fisching Koerter's mother, Helen Koerting Fischer,
0173: Wharton Esherick, Bowls, set of twoEst. $4,000-$6,000
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Phillip Lloyd Powell, Rotating cabinet: Phillip Lloyd Powell Rotating cabinet USA, c. 1965 walnut, carved and painted wood, cane, felt 39.5 h x 35 w x 29.75 d in (100 x 89 x 76 cm) Cabinet features two bi-fold doors concealing storage.
0174: Phillip Lloyd Powell, Rotating cabinetEst. $4,000-$6,000
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Phillip Lloyd Powell, Rare folding screen: Phillip Lloyd Powell Rare folding screen USA, c. 1965 walnut, stained glass, brass 95 h x 96 w x 5 d in (241 x 244 x 13 cm) Provenance: Private Collection This work will ship from Chicago,
0175: Phillip Lloyd Powell, Rare folding screenEst. $3,000-$5,000
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Phillip Lloyd Powell, Large folding screens, pair: Phillip Lloyd Powell Large folding screens, pair USA, c. 1965 walnut, brass 80.5 h x 143 w in (204 x 363 cm) Screens each feature four bi-fold panels. Provenance: Private Collection This work
0176: Phillip Lloyd Powell, Large folding screens, pairEst. $3,000-$5,000
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Phillip Lloyd Powell, Hanging cabinet: Phillip Lloyd Powell Hanging cabinet USA, c. 1965 silver leaf over carved wood, mirrored glass 23.5 h x 32.125 w x 24.5 d in (60 x 82 x 62 cm) Cabinet features two bi-fold doors concealing one
0177: Phillip Lloyd Powell, Hanging cabinetEst. $5,000-$7,000
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Hiroyuki Shindo, Indigo Thread Ball: Hiroyuki Shindo Indigo Thread Ball c. 1995 linen, cotton, natural indigo dye 6.5 dia in (17 cm) Provenance: The Artist | Collection of Helen and Leonard Evelev, Philadelphia Literature: Threads
0179: Hiroyuki Shindo, Indigo Thread BallEst. $1,000-$1,500
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Wendell Castle, Mantel Clock: Wendell Castle Mantel Clock 1989 bleached lacewood, rosewood, satinwood, walnut, patinated copper, gold-plated brass, gold leaf 25 h x 14.5 w x 6.25 d in (63 x 37 x 16 cm) Incised signature and
0181: Wendell Castle, Mantel ClockEst. $3,000-$5,000
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After Alexander Calder, Floating Circles tapestry: After Alexander Calder Floating Circles tapestry CAC Publications/Bon Art 1974 hand-woven maguey fiber 71 h x 50 w in (180 x 127 cm) Woven signature and date to lower edge 'CA 74'. Fabric
0182: After Alexander Calder, Floating Circles tapestryEst. $9,000-$12,000
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David Ebner, Lingerie cabinet: David Ebner Lingerie cabinet USA, c. 2002 oak 44.5 h x 23.5 w x 14 d in (113 x 60 x 36 cm) Cabinet features seven drawers. Sold with the original invoice from William Zimmer Gallery. Provenance:
0183: David Ebner, Lingerie cabinetEst. $8,000-$12,000
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After Alexander Calder, Sun tapestry: After Alexander Calder Sun tapestry CAC Publications/Bon Art 1974 hand-woven maguey fiber 48 h x 72.5 w in (122 x 184 cm) Woven initials, date, and number to lower edge 'CA 74 82/100'. Fabric
0184: After Alexander Calder, Sun tapestryEst. $9,000-$12,000
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Wendell Castle, Transformer dining table: Wendell Castle Transformer dining table USA, 1993 curly maple veneer, poplar, paint, patinated bronze 29 h x 70 w x 44.75 d in (74 x 178 x 114 cm) The leaves for this table can be stored on the
0185: Wendell Castle, Transformer dining tableEst. $7,000-$10,000
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Wendell Castle, A Different Story cabinet: Wendell Castle A Different Story cabinet USA, 1993 acrylic-painted mahogany veneer, acrylic-painted jelutong, macassar ebony, mahogany, white oak, black walnut 78.5 h x 56 w x 20 d in (199 x 142 x
0186: Wendell Castle, A Different Story cabinetEst. $6,000-$9,000
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Judy Kensley McKie, Lion bench: Judy Kensley McKie Lion bench USA, 1994 cast bronze 16.5 h x 69 w x 15.5 d in (42 x 175 x 39 cm) Incised signature, date and number to near base '? JKM 1994 6/12'. This work is number 6 of the
0187: Judy Kensley McKie, Lion benchEst. $100,000-$150,000
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Judy Kensley McKie, Lizard door knocker: Judy Kensley McKie Lizard door knocker USA, 1997 patinated bronze 17.5 h x 4.75 w x 2.375 d in (44 x 12 x 6 cm) Incised signature, date and number to reverse 'Galo 8/32 JKM 1997'. This work is
0188: Judy Kensley McKie, Lizard door knockerEst. $3,000-$5,000
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Judy Kensley McKie, Bird cabinet: Judy Kensley McKie Bird cabinet USA, 1984 carved and lacquered limewood, marble 34 h x 40 w x 22 d in (86 x 102 x 56 cm) Cabinet features two doors concealing two adjustable shelves. Carved
0189: Judy Kensley McKie, Bird cabinetEst. $10,000-$15,000
Wendell Castle, Wall-Hung Clock: Wendell Castle Wall-Hung Clock USA, 1991 bird's-eye maple, ebonized wood, quartz movement 21 h x 8 w x 4 d in (53 x 20 x 10 cm) Carved signature, date and number to reverse 'Castle 91 7/12'. This
0190: Wendell Castle, Wall-Hung ClockEst. $3,000-$5,000Lot Passed
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Wendell Castle, Transformer console table: Wendell Castle Transformer console table USA, 1993 curly maple veneer, maple veneer, painted poplar, patinated bronze, painted Corian 86.25 h x 86 w x 28.5 d in (219 x 218 x 72 cm) Carved
0191: Wendell Castle, Transformer console tableEst. $8,000-$12,000
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Wendell Castle, Crescent Rocker: Wendell Castle Crescent Rocker USA, 1979 cherry, suede upholstery 35 h x 27 w x 41 d in (89 x 69 x 104 cm) Carved signature and date to interior of one leg 'W. Castle 79'. This work is from an
0192: Wendell Castle, Crescent RockerEst. $10,000-$15,000
Wendell Castle, Lady's Writing Desk: Wendell Castle Lady's Writing Desk USA, 1981 curly English sycamore, purpleheart, ebony inlay, Baltic birch plywood, curly English sycamore veneer, plastic inlay 41 h x 41.5 w x 22 d in (104 x 105
0193: Wendell Castle, Lady's Writing DeskEst. $20,000-$35,000Lot Passed
Wendell Castle, Pair of Chairs: Wendell Castle Pair of Chairs USA, 1981 curly English sycamore, purpleheart, ebony inlay, Baltic birch plywood, curly English sycamore veneer, plastic inlay 35 h x 21 w x 24 d in (89 x 53 x 61 cm)
0194: Wendell Castle, Pair of ChairsEst. $7,500-$10,000Lot Passed
Garry Knox Bennett, Wood Turning: Garry Knox Bennett Wood Turning 2001 mixed media, painted wood, laminate 13 h x 11.875 dia in (33 x 30 cm) Work features a motorized base. Signed, dated and inscribed to underside of base 'In
0195: Garry Knox Bennett, Wood TurningEst. $1,000-$1,500Lot Passed