Contemporary Glass 2025-05-16 Auction - 113 Price Results - Rago in NJ
William Morris, Canopic Jar: Cow ElkDale Chihuly, Brilliant Confetti SconceLino Tagliapietra, Ala (four works)
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Lambertville, NJ, United States
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Contemporary Glass

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Rago?s upcoming Contemporary Glass auction on May 16 celebrates the brilliance and innovation of studio glass with a curated selection of works by some of the most iconic artists of the 20th and 21st centuries. Highlights include rare pieces from an Important Private Collection, masterful sculptures by legendary glass artist Lino Tagliapietra, and vibrant, one-of-a-kind works by Dale Chihuly, Toots Zynsky, Yoichi Ohira, and Stephen Rolfe Powell. The auction also features imaginative creations by Bertil Vallien, William Morris, and the pioneering duo Stanislav Libensky and Jaroslava Brychtova, among others.
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Toots Zynsky, Untitled: Toots Zynsky Untitled filet de verre fused and thermo-formed glass threads 6 h x 12 w x 6.5 d in (15 x 30 x 17 cm) Signed to underside 'Z'. This work will ship from Los Angeles, California.
0101: Toots Zynsky, UntitledEst. $10,000-$15,000
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Lino Tagliapietra, Fenice: Lino Tagliapietra Fenice 2013 hand-blown glass, partial battuto and inciso surface 14.25 h x 9.625 w x 4.375 d in (36 x 24 x 11 cm) Etched signature and date to underside 'Lino Tagliapietra 2013'.
0102: Lino Tagliapietra, FeniceEst. $10,000-$15,000
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Yoichi Ohira, Siluette Nere vase: Yoichi Ohira Siluette Nere vase 2002 hand-blown glass canes with murrine, polished 9.125 h x 5.625 dia in (23 x 14 cm) This unique work was executed by Maestro Livio Serena and Maestro Giacomo
0103: Yoichi Ohira, Siluette Nere vaseEst. $13,000-$18,000
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William Morris, Canopic Jar: Cow Elk: William Morris Canopic Jar: Cow Elk 1993 blown and hot-sculpted glass 37 h x 13 w x 13 d in (94 x 33 x 33 cm) Etched signature and date to inside head and edge of base of vessel 'William Morris
0104: William Morris, Canopic Jar: Cow ElkEst. $100,000-$150,000
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Shin-ichi Higuchi, Keeper: Shin-ichi Higuchi Keeper 1995 pate de verre, plastic filament, metal 13.375 h x 11.25 w x 3.375 d in (34 x 29 x 9 cm) Etched signature and date to underside 'Shin 1995'. Provenance: Important
0105: Shin-ichi Higuchi, KeeperEst. $3,500-$5,000
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Preston Singletary, Oyster Catcher Rattle: Preston Singletary Oyster Catcher Rattle 2003 hand-blown and sand-carved glass 20.75 h x 23.25 w x 7 d in (53 x 59 x 18 cm) Etched signature and date to underside of bird 'Preston Singletary
0106: Preston Singletary, Oyster Catcher RattleEst. $9,000-$12,000
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Shin-ichi Higuchi, Butterfly Vase: Shin-ichi Higuchi Butterfly Vase 1997 pate de verre 8.125 h x 14 w x 4.125 d in (21 x 36 x 10 cm) Molded signature and date to interior 'Shin 1997'. Provenance: Important Collection, Park City,
0107: Shin-ichi Higuchi, Butterfly VaseEst. $3,000-$5,000
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Toots Zynsky, Sopravvenienza: Toots Zynsky Sopravvenienza 2002 filet de verre fused and thermo-formed glass threads 11.125 h x 18.625 w x 11.375 d in (28 x 47 x 29 cm) The title of this work translates to "suddenness" or
0108: Toots Zynsky, SopravvenienzaEst. $12,000-$18,000
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Preston Singletary, Blue Rattle: Preston Singletary Blue Rattle c. 2008 hand-blown and sand-carved glass 22.5 h x 14 w x 6.5 d in (57 x 36 x 17 cm) Sold with a digital copy of the invoice from Holsten Galleries. Provenance:
0110: Preston Singletary, Blue RattleEst. $5,000-$7,000
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William Morris, Bird Rattle with Frog: William Morris Bird Rattle with Frog 1989 hand-blown, vitrified and hot-sculpted glass, steel base 12.25 h x 19 w x 6 d in (31 x 48 x 15 cm) Etched signature and date to underside 'William Morris
0111: William Morris, Bird Rattle with FrogEst. $25,000-$35,000
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William Morris, Idolo: William Morris Idolo 2003 hand-blown, vitrified and sculpted glass, steel base 27 h x 8.5 w x 10 d in (69 x 22 x 25 cm) Etched signature and date to reverse 'William Morris 2003'. Provenance:
0112: William Morris, IdoloEst. $25,000-$35,000
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William Morris, Raven with Skull: William Morris Raven with Skull 1998 hand-blown and sculpted glass, steel base 17.875 h x 16.5 w x 8 d in (45 x 42 x 20 cm) Etched signature and date to underside of skull 'William Morris 1998'.
0113: William Morris, Raven with SkullEst. $25,000-$35,000
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William Morris, Indus Bird Hunter: William Morris Indus Bird Hunter 2001 hand-blown, vitrified and hot-sculpted glass, steel base 26 h x 13.75 w x 9.75 d in (66 x 35 x 25 cm) Etched signature and date to central bird skull 'William
0114: William Morris, Indus Bird HunterEst. $30,000-$50,000
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Preston Singletary, Standing Eagle: Preston Singletary Standing Eagle 2011 hand-blown and sand-carved glass 23.5 h x 11 w x 6.25 d in (60 x 28 x 16 cm) Etched signature and date to underside 'Preston Singletary 2011'. Sold with a
0115: Preston Singletary, Standing EagleEst. $9,000-$14,000
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Lino Tagliapietra, Masai: Lino Tagliapietra Masai c. 2005 fused glass with battuto and inciso surface, nickel-plated brass mounts largest: 61 h x 5 w x 3.5 d in (155 x 13 x 9 cm) smallest: 37.75 h x 5.5 w x 2 d in (96 x 14
0116: Lino Tagliapietra, MasaiEst. $30,000-$50,000
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William Morris, Rattle: William Morris Rattle 2003 hand-blown, vitrified and hot-sculpted glass, horse hair, steel base 22.5 h x 16 w x 8 d in (57 x 41 x 20 cm) Etched signature to reverse 'William Morris 2003'. Sold
0117: William Morris, RattleEst. $15,000-$20,000
Bertil Vallien, Celestial Journey Boat: Bertil Vallien Celestial Journey Boat 1987 sand-casted glass, metal 4.25 h x 77.5 w x 5.125 d in (11 x 197 x 13 cm) Etched signature, date and number to edge 'B. Vallien 7531287 Kosta Boda
0118: Bertil Vallien, Celestial Journey BoatEst. $20,000-$30,000Lot Passed
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Bertil Vallien, Head 8 (087-0355): Bertil Vallien Head 8 (087-0355) Kosta Boda 1996 painted wood, cast and polished glass, steel 71.5 h x 13.75 w x 13.75 d in (182 x 35 x 35 cm) Etched signature, date and numbers to base of head 'B
0120: Bertil Vallien, Head 8 (087-0355)Est. $4,000-$6,000
Oben Abright, Market Street Series VI: Oben Abright Market Street Series VI 2006 mold-blown glass, cast glass, oil paint 18 h x 11.25 w x 9.5 d in (46 x 29 x 24 cm) Molded signature and date near base 'Oben 06'. Sold with digital
0121: Oben Abright, Market Street Series VIEst. $8,000-$12,000Lot Passed
Bertil Vallien, Head 3 (087-0425): Bertil Vallien Head 3 (087-0425) Kosta Boda c. 2000 painted wood, cast and polished glass, steel 70.5 h x 13.75 w x 13.75 d in (179 x 35 x 35 cm) Etched signature to lower edge side of head 'B.
0122: Bertil Vallien, Head 3 (087-0425)Est. $4,000-$6,000Lot Passed
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Dale Chihuly, Brilliant Confetti Sconce: Dale Chihuly Brilliant Confetti Sconce 2000 hand-blown glass 88 h x 52 w x 24 d in (224 x 132 x 61 cm) Sconce is composed of 56 glass elements. This work is registered with Chihuly Studio as
0123: Dale Chihuly, Brilliant Confetti SconceEst. $60,000-$80,000