Modern Design 2025-05-15 Auction - 172 Price Results - Rago in NJ - Page 5
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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Wendell Castle, Partner's Desk from Rosecliff, Inc.: Wendell Castle Partner's Desk from Rosecliff, Inc. USA, 1994 rosewood, carved painted wood, patinated bronze 32 h x 115 w x 116 d in (81 x 292 x 295 cm) Desk features one drawer and port for cord
0196: Wendell Castle, Partner's Desk from Rosecliff, Inc.Est. $6,000-$9,000
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Wendell Castle, Rutabureau II cabinet: Wendell Castle Rutabureau II cabinet USA, 1994 polychromed jelutong, patinated bronze steel, white oak 64.5 h x 23.5 w x 24 d in (164 x 60 x 61 cm) Cabinet features three drawers. Incised
0197: Wendell Castle, Rutabureau II cabinetEst. $4,000-$6,000
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Garry Knox Bennett, Small Clock: Garry Knox Bennett Small Clock USA, 2013 painted wood, aluminum, gold-plated brass, Fountainhead, clock parts 13 h x 10 w x 7.75 d in (33 x 25 x 20 cm) Etched signature, date and inscription to
0198: Garry Knox Bennett, Small ClockEst. $1,000-$1,500
Garry Knox Bennett, Tablelamp #5: Garry Knox Bennett Tablelamp #5 USA, 2000 enameled steel, painted wood, lacquered fiberglass, patinated bronze 56 h x 30 w x 16 d in (142 x 76 x 41 cm) Signed, titled and dated to underside 'In
0199: Garry Knox Bennett, Tablelamp #5Est. $4,000-$6,000Lot Passed
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Wendell Castle, Tuned Perception cabinet: Wendell Castle Tuned Perception cabinet USA, 1990 lacewood, lacewood veneer, brass, patinated copper 71 h x 60 w x 23 d in (180 x 152 x 58 cm) Cabinet features two doors concealing three sliding
0200: Wendell Castle, Tuned Perception cabinetEst. $5,000-$7,000
Harry Balmer, attribution, Chandelier: Harry Balmer, attribution Chandelier USA, c. 1970 torch-cut, welded and oxidized steel 18 h x 18 dia in (46 x 46 cm) This work will ship from Lambertville, New Jersey.
0201: Harry Balmer, attribution, ChandelierEst. $1,500-$2,000Lot Passed
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Garry Knox Bennett, Occasional table: Garry Knox Bennett Occasional table USA, 1982 lacquered wood, cherry 20.25 h x 25 w x 19.25 d in (51 x 63 x 49 cm) Signed, dated and inscribed to underside 'In Oakland GKB Anno 82'. This work
0202: Garry Knox Bennett, Occasional tableEst. $1,000-$1,500
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Garry Knox Bennett, Hi Hall Table: Garry Knox Bennett Hi Hall Table USA, 1991 patinated steel 38 h x 111 w x 19.5 d in (97 x 282 x 50 cm) Signed and dated to underside 'In Oakland GKB Anno 91'. Provenance: Peter Joseph Gallery,
0203: Garry Knox Bennett, Hi Hall TableEst. $4,000-$6,000
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Albert Paley, Plant stand: Albert Paley Plant stand USA, 1994 forged and fabricated steel with natural patina, granite 54.75 h x 29.5 w x 29 d in (139 x 75 x 74 cm) Impressed signature and date to base '? Albert Paley 1994
0204: Albert Paley, Plant standEst. $6,000-$8,000
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Jere Osgood, Desk and chair: Jere Osgood Desk and chair USA, 1989/91 ash, mahogany, rosewood, leather desk: 45.75 h x 81.5 w x 32 d in (116 x 207 x 81 cm) chair: 35 h x 27 w x 22 d in (89 x 69 x 56 cm) Desk features five
0205: Jere Osgood, Desk and chairEst. $5,000-$7,000
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Albert Paley, Parabolic reading lamp: Albert Paley Parabolic reading lamp USA, 2014 forged and fabricated steel with a blackened finish, glass 73.25 h x 14 dia in (186 x 36 cm) Incised signature and date to base 'Albert Paley 2014'.
0206: Albert Paley, Parabolic reading lampEst. $8,000-$12,000
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Jere Osgood, Layton II occasional table: Jere Osgood Layton II occasional table USA, 1996 padauk, ash 25.5 h x 29.5 w x 17 d in (65 x 75 x 43 cm) Carved signature, title, and date to underside 'Layton II Jere Osgood Wilton New Hampshire
0207: Jere Osgood, Layton II occasional tableEst. $2,500-$3,500
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Stephen Whittlesey, Chest: Stephen Whittlesey Chest USA, c. 1990 reclaimed wood, painted wood, glazed ceramic, nylon rope 76 h x 39 w x 17 d in (193 x 99 x 43 cm) Chest features fourteen drawers and two doors concealing
0208: Stephen Whittlesey, ChestEst. $2,000-$3,000
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Albert Paley, Corona lamp: Albert Paley Corona lamp USA, 2000 forged and fabricated steel with monochromed finish, anodized aluminum, frosted glass, clear glass 38 h x 19 dia in (97 x 48 cm) Impressed signature, date and
0209: Albert Paley, Corona lampEst. $3,500-$4,500
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John Hawthorne, Bleeding Heart: John Hawthorne Bleeding Heart 1984 wool with embroidery, paint, beading, glitter and brass 38 h x 22.5 w x 1 d in (97 x 57 x 3 cm) Sold with a digital copy of the invoice from the artist.
0210: John Hawthorne, Bleeding HeartEst. $1,000-$2,000
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Steven Spiro, Desk and chair: Steven Spiro Desk and chair USA, 2005 walnut, tiger maple, redwood, beech, wenge, macassar ebony, exotic woods, mother-of-pearl desk: 32 h x 62 w x 56 d in (81 x 157 x 142 cm) side table: 27 h x
0211: Steven Spiro, Desk and chairEst. $4,000-$6,000
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Tom Loeser, More Multiple Complications cabinet: Tom Loeser More Multiple Complications cabinet USA, 1995 zebrawood, painted mahogany 50 h x 34 w x 23 d in (127 x 86 x 58 cm) Cabinet features thirteen drawers. Provenance: Collection of Peter T.
0212: Tom Loeser, More Multiple Complications cabinetEst. $5,000-$7,500
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Albert Paley, Andirons, pair: Albert Paley Andirons, pair USA, 1996 forged and fabricated steel with a blackened finish 16.5 h x 12.25 w x 19.75 d in (42 x 31 x 50 cm) Impressed signature and date to front of one example '?
0213: Albert Paley, Andirons, pairEst. $2,500-$3,500
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Contemporary, Moroccan-style pile carpet: Contemporary Moroccan-style pile carpet Pakistan, 21st century hand-knotted wool 7'11" x 9'11" in (243 x 304 cm) This work will ship from Lambertville, New Jersey.
0214: Contemporary, Moroccan-style pile carpetEst. $700-$900
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James Bearden, Cathedral cabinet: James Bearden Cathedral cabinet USA, 2022 plasma-carved steel with metallic polywash finish 26.75 h x 63 w x 22.25 d in (68 x 160 x 57 cm) Cabinet features two doors concealing storage. Incised
0215: James Bearden, Cathedral cabinetEst. $4,000-$6,000
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Grace Knowlton, Untitled Sphere: Grace Knowlton Untitled Sphere 1985-86 Design Cast (glass fiber reinforced concrete) over metal structure, graphite 23 h x 26 dia in (58 x 66 cm) Sold with the invoice from Twining Gallery.
0216: Grace Knowlton, Untitled SphereEst. $4,000-$6,000
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Alphonse Mattia, Rare and Early humidor: Alphonse Mattia Rare and Early humidor USA, 1974 cherry 13 h x 28.5 w x 19 d in (33 x 72 x 48 cm) This work won the first prize at the Philadelphia Craft Show in 1974. Humidor features a hinged
0218: Alphonse Mattia, Rare and Early humidorEst. $1,500-$2,000
Albert Paley and Martin Blank, Untitled: Albert Paley and Martin Blank Untitled 2001 forged and fabricated steel with a monochromed finish, glass 47.75 h x 20 w x 12 d in (121 x 51 x 30 cm) Impressed signature and date to base 'Albert
0219: Albert Paley and Martin Blank, UntitledEst. $10,000-$15,000Lot Passed