Post War & Contemporary Ceramics 2025-06-19 Auction - 158 Price Results - Rago in NJ
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John Mason, Wall ReliefRobert Arneson, California ArtistToshiko Takaezu, Large Closed Form (with rattle)
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Lambertville, NJ, United States
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Post War & Contemporary Ceramics

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Rago, Wright, and LAMA present Post War & Contemporary Ceramics on June 19th, a thoughtfully curated auction showcasing groundbreaking work by some of the most influential artists in the medium. Among the highlights are John Mason's 1957 handbuilt Wall Relief, Toshiko Takaezu's monumental Large Closed Form (with rattle), and Robert Arneson's irreverent early 1980s sculpture California Artist. The sale also includes exemplary works from Peter Voulkos, Betty Woodman, Jun Kaneko, Beatrice Wood, Gertrud and Otto Natzler, Marilyn Levine, Michael and Magdalena Suarez Frimkess, Viola Frey, John Ward, Peter Callas, Brian Rochefort, and more. Property in this auction is located in Lambertville, Los Angeles, or Chicago; item location is listed in the lot description.
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John Ward, Black and White Vessel: John Ward Black and White Vessel c. 1990 glazed stoneware 5.75 h x 6 dia in (15 x 15 cm) Impressed signature to underside 'JW'. Provenance: Private Collection, Virginia | Jeffrey S. Evans &
0100: John Ward, Black and White VesselEst. $2,000-$3,000
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John Ward, Green Banded Vessel: John Ward Green Banded Vessel c. 1990 glazed stoneware 7 h x 8.25 w x 7.25 d in (18 x 21 x 18 cm) Impressed artist's chop mark to underside 'JW'. Provenance: Private Collection, Virginia |
0101: John Ward, Green Banded VesselEst. $2,000-$3,000
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John Ward, Monumental Shouldered Pot: John Ward Monumental Shouldered Pot c. 1993 glazed stoneware 19.5 h x 13 w x 8.5 d in (50 x 33 x 22 cm) Impressed artist's chop mark to underside 'JW'. Provenance: Oxford Gallery, Oxford |
0102: John Ward, Monumental Shouldered PotEst. $10,000-$15,000
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John Ward, Tulip Pot: John Ward Tulip Pot c. 1990 glazed stoneware 10.25 h x 9 w x 7.25 d in (26 x 23 x 18 cm) Impressed artist's chop mark to underside 'JW'. Provenance: Private Collection This work will ship from
0103: John Ward, Tulip PotEst. $1,500-$2,000
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John Ward, Small Green and Brown Pot: John Ward Small Green and Brown Pot c. 1985 glazed stoneware 5.5 h x 5 dia in (14 x 13 cm) Impressed artist's chop mark to underside 'JW'. Provenance: Collection of Steve Aldana | Acquired from
0104: John Ward, Small Green and Brown PotEst. $1,000-$1,500
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John Ward, Pot with Cut Rim: John Ward Pot with Cut Rim c. 1995 glazed stoneware 10.75 h x 9.75 w x 9 d in (27 x 25 x 23 cm) Impressed artist's chop mark to underside 'JW'. Provenance: Heritage Auctions, Dallas, Design, 27
0105: John Ward, Pot with Cut RimEst. $1,500-$2,000
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John Ward, Bowl: John Ward Bowl c. 1985 glazed stoneware 6.875 h x 8.375 w x 8 d in (17 x 21 x 20 cm) Impressed artist's chop mark to underside 'JW'. This work will ship from Lambertville, New Jersey.
0106: John Ward, BowlEst. $1,000-$1,500
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Ruth Duckworth, Untitled: Ruth Duckworth Untitled 1986 bisque porcelain in two parts 6.25 h x 8.375 w x 3 d in (16 x 21 x 8 cm) Incised signature, date and number to underside 'R 27186'. This work will ship from Los
0107: Ruth Duckworth, UntitledEst. $2,500-$3,500
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Gordon Baldwin, Dark Vessel from an Inscape: Gordon Baldwin Dark Vessel from an Inscape 1989 earthenware 11.125 h x 12 w x 10 d in (28 x 30 x 25 cm) Incised signature and date to underside 'GB 89'. This work will ship from Lambertville,
0108: Gordon Baldwin, Dark Vessel from an InscapeEst. $3,000-$5,000
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Robert Arneson, California Artist: Robert Arneson California Artist 1982-83 patinated and enameled bronze, glazed earthenware 75.5 h x 26 w x 23 d in (192 x 66 x 58 cm) Impressed signature and date to reverse of bust 'Arneson 82'.
0110: Robert Arneson, California ArtistEst. $70,000-$90,000
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Robert Arneson, Lowering the Eye: Robert Arneson Lowering the Eye 1988 charcoal and pastel on paper 47.625 h x 31.5 w in (121 x 80 cm) Signed, titled and dated to lower edge '1.25.88 Lowering the Eye Arneson'. Provenance: Rena
0111: Robert Arneson, Lowering the EyeEst. $2,000-$3,000
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Robert Arneson, Ronny: Robert Arneson Ronny 1987 glazed earthenware, aluminum, brass, birch veneer, found objects 73.75 h x 30 w x 28 d in (187 x 76 x 71 cm) Impressed signature and date to verso of tv 'Robert Arneson
0112: Robert Arneson, RonnyEst. $30,000-$50,000
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Robert Arneson, Stack of Plates: Robert Arneson Stack of Plates 1970 glazed stoneware 6.75 h x 12.5 w x 8 d in (17 x 32 x 20 cm) Impressed signature and date to reverse 'Arneson 1970'. Sold with a digital copy of the invoice from
0113: Robert Arneson, Stack of PlatesEst. $10,000-$15,000Lot Passed
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Robert Arneson, Describing the Diameter Arms Out: Robert Arneson Describing the Diameter Arms Out 1973 terracotta 2 h x 18.5 dia in (5 x 47 cm) Impressed signature and date to underside 'Robert Arneson May 8 1973'. Provenance: Acquired directly
0114: Robert Arneson, Describing the Diameter Arms OutEst. $3,000-$5,000
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Jun Kaneko, Untitled (Oval): Jun Kaneko Untitled (Oval) 1987 glazed stoneware 25 h x 20.5 w x 3 d in (63 x 52 x 8 cm) Glazed signature and date to reverse 'Kaneko '87'. Sold with a digital copy of the invoice from Klein
0115: Jun Kaneko, Untitled (Oval)Est. $6,000-$8,000
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Jun Kaneko, Untitled (Wall Slab): Jun Kaneko Untitled (Wall Slab) c. 2000 glazed stoneware 29.5 h x 22 w x 2.75 d in (75 x 56 x 7 cm) Provenance: Private Collection, California Literature: Jun Kaneko, Peterson, ppg. 189-191
0116: Jun Kaneko, Untitled (Wall Slab)Est. $4,000-$6,000
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Jun Kaneko, Untitled (Oval): Jun Kaneko Untitled (Oval) 1982 glazed stoneware 12 h x 10 w x 2 d in (30 x 25 x 5 cm) Glazed signature, date and number to underside 'Kaneko '82 88/125'. This work is number 88 from the edition
0117: Jun Kaneko, Untitled (Oval)Est. $2,000-$3,000
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Jun Kaneko, Untitled (Oval): Jun Kaneko Untitled (Oval) 1982 glazed stoneware 20.25 h x 24.625 w x 3.5 d in (51 x 63 x 9 cm) Incised signature and date to underside 'Kaneko 82'. Provenance: Morgan Gallery, Kansas City, MO |
0118: Jun Kaneko, Untitled (Oval)Est. $3,000-$5,000
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Jun Kaneko, Untitled (Oval): Jun Kaneko Untitled (Oval) 1982 glazed stoneware 24.5 h x 20 w x 3 d in (62 x 51 x 8 cm) Incised signature and date to underside 'Kaneko '82'. Provenance: Private Collection This work will ship
0119: Jun Kaneko, Untitled (Oval)Est. $2,000-$3,000
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Viola Frey, Untitled (Seated Red and Peach Man): Viola Frey Untitled (Seated Red and Peach Man) 1987 pastel and charcoal on BFK Rives 29.5 h x 41.5 w in (75 x 105 cm) Signed and dated to lower right 'V. Frey 87'. This work is registered with the
0120: Viola Frey, Untitled (Seated Red and Peach Man)Est. $2,000-$3,000
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Viola Frey, Western Civilization Series II: Viola Frey Western Civilization Series II 2000 hand-built and glazed stoneware 44 h x 31.5 w x 19 d in (112 x 80 x 48 cm) Signed and dated to base 'V. Frey 00'. This work is registered with the
0121: Viola Frey, Western Civilization Series IIEst. $12,000-$18,000
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Viola Frey, Untitled (Seated Nude with Green Legs): Viola Frey Untitled (Seated Nude with Green Legs) 1987 pastel and charcoal on BFK Rives 29.5 h x 41.5 w in (75 x 105 cm) Signed and dated to lower right 'V. Frey 87'. This work is registered with
0122: Viola Frey, Untitled (Seated Nude with Green Legs)Est. $2,000-$3,000
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Viola Frey, Portrait Vessel: Viola Frey Portrait Vessel 1976 glazed earthenware 75 h x 22 w x 20 d in (190 x 56 x 51 cm) This work was a transitional piece between her Desert Toys series and the traditional vessel shape.
0123: Viola Frey, Portrait VesselEst. $12,000-$15,000
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