Modern Design 2025-05-15 Auction - 172 Price Results - Rago in NJ - Page 6
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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Jere Osgood, Library ladder: Jere Osgood Library ladder USA, 1991 curly maple 53.5 h x 22.25 w x 25 d in (136 x 57 x 63 cm) Incised signature and date to underside 'Jere Osgood Wilton NH 1991'. Provenance: Private Collection
0220: Jere Osgood, Library ladderEst. $3,000-$5,000
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Gregory Nangle, Collection of three stools: Gregory Nangle Collection of three stools USA, 2019 cast bronze and gold leaf, low polish 32 h x 24 w x 24 d in (81 x 61 x 61 cm) 30 h x 43 w x 24 d in (76 x 109 x 61 cm) 25 h x 24 w x 20 d in (63
0221: Gregory Nangle, Collection of three stoolsEst. $4,000-$6,000
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Diane Itter, Temple Interior: Diane Itter Temple Interior 1983 hand-knotted linen 16.625 h x 8.625 w in (42 x 22 cm) Sold with a digital copy of the invoice from Helen Drutt Gallery. Provenance: Helen Drutt Gallery,
0222: Diane Itter, Temple InteriorEst. $1,500-$2,500
John Kennedy, Dining table and armchair: John Kennedy Dining table and armchair USA, c. 1990 walnut, upholstery table: 30 h x 68 w x 42 d in (76 x 173 x 107 cm) chair: 38 h x 23 w x 21 d in (97 x 58 x 53 cm) Branded signature to
0223: John Kennedy, Dining table and armchairEst. $3,000-$5,000Lot Passed
Andy Buck, Mr. Clean: Andy Buck Mr. Clean 1997 wood, paint, reclaimed wood, brass, palmyra fibers 59.5 h x 10 w x 11.5 d in (151 x 25 x 29 cm) Carved signature to base of brush 'Buck'. Provenance: Collection of Peter
0224: Andy Buck, Mr. CleanEst. $1,500-$2,000Lot Passed
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Dave Chapman, The Reading Chair: Dave Chapman The Reading Chair USA, 1993 willow, aspen 66.5 h x 27.75 w x 31 d in (169 x 70 x 79 cm) Sold with a digital copy of the invoice from Revolution: A Gallery Project. Provenance:
0225: Dave Chapman, The Reading ChairEst. $2,000-$3,000
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James Carpenter, Luminous Round table: James Carpenter Luminous Round table USA, 1992 cherry, stainless steel, glass, dichroic glass 29.5 h x 29.5 dia in (75 x 75 cm) Provenance: Peter Joseph Gallery, New York | Collection of Peter T.
0226: James Carpenter, Luminous Round tableEst. $500-$700
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Dave Chapman, Hoverchair: Dave Chapman Hoverchair USA, 1993 willow, aspen 30.25 h x 36.25 w x 36.25 d in (77 x 92 x 92 cm) Sold with a digital copy of the invoice from Revolution: A Gallery Project. Provenance:
0227: Dave Chapman, HoverchairEst. $1,500-$2,500
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Rosanne Somerson, Notch coffee table: Rosanne Somerson Notch coffee table USA, 1995 quilted maple, quartersawn maple 16 h x 58 w x 38.5 d in (41 x 147 x 98 cm) Incised signature and date to underside '9 Rosanne Somerson 5 TW'.
0228: Rosanne Somerson, Notch coffee tableEst. $2,000-$3,000
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Pedro Friedeberg, Hand chair: Pedro Friedeberg Hand chair Mexico, c. 1980 oak 33.5 h x 17.25 w x 23 d in (85 x 44 x 58 cm) Signed to inside of base 'Pedro Friedeberg'. Provenance: Collection of Helen and Leonard Evelev,
0229: Pedro Friedeberg, Hand chairEst. $7,000-$9,000
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Philip and Kelvin LaVerne, Plaque with nude figure: Philip and Kelvin LaVerne Plaque with nude figure c. 1965 acid-etched and patinated brass over pewter and wood 17.5 h x 12.5 w x 0.75 d in (44 x 32 x 2 cm) Raised signature to top 'Philip + K.
0230: Philip and Kelvin LaVerne, Plaque with nude figureEst. $2,000-$3,000
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Kristina Madsen, Occasional table: Kristina Madsen Occasional table USA, 1992 walnut with intaglio carving 30 h x 13 w x 13 d in (76 x 33 x 33 cm) Leather artist's label to underside 'K.W. Madsen 1992'. Provenance: Private
0231: Kristina Madsen, Occasional tableEst. $2,000-$3,000
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Honma Hideaki, Graceful: Honma Hideaki Graceful 1996 nemagaridake, madake bamboo, rattan 29.25 h x 19 w x 15.5 d in (74 x 48 x 39 cm) Sold with a digital copy of the invoice from TAI Gallery. Provenance: TAI Gallery,
0232: Honma Hideaki, GracefulEst. $2,500-$3,500
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Honma Hideaki, Double Current: Honma Hideaki Double Current 2013 menyadake 19.25 h x 44 w x 9.75 d in (49 x 112 x 25 cm) Sold with a digital copy of the certificate of authenticity from TAI Modern. Provenance: TAI Modern,
0233: Honma Hideaki, Double CurrentEst. $2,000-$3,000
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Wendy Maruyama, Modesty Box: Wendy Maruyama Modesty Box USA, 2006 painted and carved wood 51 h x 17.5 w x 15 d in (130 x 44 x 38 cm) Box features a flip-top lid concealing storage. Signed and dated to underside 'Wendy 06'.
0234: Wendy Maruyama, Modesty BoxEst. $4,000-$6,000
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Thomas Hucker, Yasmine table: Thomas Hucker Yasmine table USA, 1993 bird's-eye maple, mahogany 30 h x 36 w x 35.125 d in (76 x 91 x 89 cm) Provenance: Private Collection, Ohio This work will ship from Chicago, Illinois.
0235: Thomas Hucker, Yasmine tableEst. $2,000-$3,000
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William Keyser, Music stand: William Keyser Music stand USA, 1986 wenge, ash 55.5 h x 23.25 w x 19 d in (141 x 59 x 48 cm) Incised signature and date to underside 'WK 86'. Provenance: Private Collection This work will ship
0236: William Keyser, Music standEst. $2,500-$3,500
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Stephen Whittlesey, Tall cabinet: Stephen Whittlesey Tall cabinet USA, c. 1990 painted wood, pine, oak 73.75 h x 19 w x 11.5 d in (187 x 48 x 29 cm) Cabinet features four drawers and one door, concealing four fixed shelves. Carved
0237: Stephen Whittlesey, Tall cabinetEst. $1,000-$1,500
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Kristina Madsen, Occasional table: Kristina Madsen Occasional table USA, 1993 beech with intaglio carving 30 h x 14.75 w x 14.75 d in (76 x 37 x 37 cm) Gilt leather artist's label to underside 'K.W. Madsen 1993'. Provenance:
0238: Kristina Madsen, Occasional tableEst. $2,000-$3,000
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Contemporary, Medium pile carpet: Contemporary Medium pile carpet 21st century hand-knotted wool 8'3" x 10' in (251 x 305 cm) This work will ship from Lambertville, New Jersey.
0239: Contemporary, Medium pile carpetEst. $700-$900
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Joe Tracy, Occasional table: Joe Tracy Occasional table USA, c. 1985 figured hardwood, wenge, sandstone 24.5 h x 16.75 w x 12.5 d in (62 x 43 x 32 cm) Branded unidentified artist's cipher to stem. Provenance: Private
0240: Joe Tracy, Occasional tableEst. $800-$1,200
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Timothy Philbrick, Occasional table: Timothy Philbrick Occasional table USA, 1992 cocobolo, maple, ivorine 33.75 h x 16.75 w x 13.5 d in (86 x 43 x 34 cm) Table features one drawer. Signed and dated to underside of drawer 'Timothy S.
0241: Timothy Philbrick, Occasional tableEst. $1,000-$1,500
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Michael Cullen, Box: Michael Cullen Box 1991 carved wood, snakewood, milk paint 4.25 h x 14 w x 5 d in (11 x 36 x 13 cm) Box features a leather lined interior. Incised signature, date and inscription to underside
0242: Michael Cullen, BoxEst. $600-$800
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Contemporary, Medium pile carpet: Contemporary Medium pile carpet 21st century hand-knotted wool 9'2" x 11'11" in (281 x 363 cm) This work will ship from Lambertville, New Jersey.
0243: Contemporary, Medium pile carpetEst. $800-$1,200