Post War & Contemporary Ceramics Auction on Feb 18, 2026 by Rago in NJ
Betty Woodman, Roman Interior #1Toshiko Takaezu, Closed FormPeter Voulkos, Model for Mr. Ishi
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Post War & Contemporary Ceramics

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On February 18th, Rago, Wright, and LAMA present Post War & Contemporary Ceramics, an expertly curated offering of works by defining figures in modern and contemporary clay. Among the leading lots are Betty Woodman's Roman Interior #1, Peter Voulkos's Model for Mr. Ishi, and a selection of John Mason sculpture from the artist's collection. Further highlights include multiple forms from Toshiko Takaezu and works from Maija Grotell, John Mason, Viola Frey, Beth Cavener, Elsa Rady, Masaomi Yasunaga, Artur Balder, and more.
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Ruth Duckworth, Untitled (Form 633399): Ruth Duckworth Untitled (Form 633399) 1999 porcelain, glazed stoneware 7 h x 16 w x 7 d in (18 x 41 x 18 cm) Signed and numbered to stoneware one element 'R 633399'. Sold with a digital copy of
0100: Ruth Duckworth, Untitled (Form 633399)Est. $2,000-$3,000$1,800
Jun Kaneko, Untitled (Oval): Jun Kaneko Untitled (Oval) 1982 glazed stoneware 20.375 h x 25.625 w x 3.25 d in (52 x 65 x 8 cm) Incised signature and date to reverse 'Kaneko 82'. Provenance: Helen Drutt Gallery, Philadelphia
0101: Jun Kaneko, Untitled (Oval)Est. $2,500-$3,500$2,000
Thomas Hoadley, Nerikomi vase: Thomas Hoadley Nerikomi vase colored porcelain, gold leaf 10 h x 8 dia in (25 x 20 cm) Signed to underside 'TH'. This work will ship from Lambertville, New Jersey.
0102: Thomas Hoadley, Nerikomi vaseEst. $1,500-$2,000$1,200
Maija Grotell, Large bowl: Maija Grotell Large bowl c. 1950 glazed stoneware 8 h x 12.25 dia in (20 x 31 cm) Incised signature to underside 'MG'. Provenance: Collection of Robert A. Ellison | Rago, The Ellison Collection,
0103: Maija Grotell, Large bowlEst. $10,000-$15,000$8,500
Harrison McIntosh, Vase: Harrison McIntosh Vase 1960 glazed stoneware 11.25 h x 7 dia in (29 x 18 cm) Impressed chop mark to underside 'HM'. Paper studio labels to underside 'Handthrown Stoneware Harrison McIntosh
0104: Harrison McIntosh, VaseEst. $2,500-$3,500$2,000
Betty Woodman, Roman Interior #1: Betty Woodman Roman Interior #1 2005 glazed earthenware, epoxy resin, lacquer and paint on canvas with sigillata 80 h x 54 w x 12.5 d in (203 x 137 x 32 cm) Work is composed of twelve ceramic
0105: Betty Woodman, Roman Interior #1Est. $20,000-$30,000$16,000
Betty Woodman, Vase: Betty Woodman Vase c. 1975 glazed earthenware 7.5 h x 12.25 dia in (19 x 31 cm) Impressed signature to lower edge 'Woodman'. This work will ship from Los Angeles, California.
0106: Betty Woodman, VaseEst. $2,000-$3,000$1,000
Betty Woodman, Double vessel: Betty Woodman Double vessel c. 1975 partially-glazed earthenware 9.95 h x 9.5 w x 9 d in (25 x 24 x 23 cm) Impressed signature to lower edge 'Woodman'. This work will ship from Los Angeles,
0107: Betty Woodman, Double vesselEst. $1,500-$2,000$750
Viola Frey, Untitled (Woody and Running Figure): Viola Frey Untitled (Woody and Running Figure) 1982-83 glazed earthenware 66.25 h x 18 w x 13 d in (168 x 46 x 33 cm) This work is registered with the Artists' Legacy Foundation as number
0108: Viola Frey, Untitled (Woody and Running Figure)Est. $15,000-$20,000$12,000
Beatrice Wood, Chalice: Beatrice Wood Chalice c. 1980 lustre-glazed earthenware 9.5 h x 8.25 dia in (24 x 21 cm) Signed, inscribed and numbered to underside 'Beato BWTP No. 405'. This work will ship from Los Angeles,
0109: Beatrice Wood, ChaliceEst. $3,500-$4,500$1,800
Beatrice Wood, Untitled (Figures with Cat): Beatrice Wood Untitled (Figures with Cat) 1992 crayon on paper sight: 9.5 h x 12.875 w in (24 x 33 cm) Signed and dated to lower right 'Beato 1992' with illegible inscription. This work will
0110: Beatrice Wood, Untitled (Figures with Cat)Est. $1,000-$1,500$750
Beatrice Wood, Bowl; Necklace (two works): Beatrice Wood Bowl; Necklace (two works) c. 1980 glazed earthenware, leather bowl: 3.75 h x 11 dia in (10 x 28 cm) pendant: 2 h x 1.5 w x 0.025 d in (5 x 4 x 0 cm) Slip signature to each example
0111: Beatrice Wood, Bowl; Necklace (two works)Est. $1,500-$2,000$750
John Mason, Orange Vessel: John Mason Orange Vessel 1984 glazed stoneware 15.5 h x 10 dia in (39 x 25 cm) Incised signature and date to underside 'Mason ? 1/84'. Inscribed to the underside '6-22-85 421-1.6-437-4 / 421-1.8
0112: John Mason, Orange VesselEst. $8,000-$12,000$6,500
John Mason, Early vessel: John Mason Early vessel 1957 glazed stoneware 8 h x 11.5 w x 6.5 d in (20 x 29 x 17 cm) Signed and dated to underside 'Mason 57'. Provenance: Collection of the artist | Thence by descent This
0113: John Mason, Early vesselEst. $4,000-$6,000$3,000
John Mason, Wrenches (from the Tool series): John Mason Wrenches (from the Tool series) 1970-2010 glazed stoneware 2.75 h x 11.25 w x 7.5 d in (7 x 29 x 19 cm) Signed and dated to underside 'Mason 1971-2010'. Provenance: Collection of the
0114: John Mason, Wrenches (from the Tool series)Est. $3,000-$5,000$2,000
John Mason, Early vase: John Mason Early vase 1956 glazed stoneware 8.25 h x 6.25 w x 4 d in (21 x 16 x 10 cm) Signed to underside 'Mason'. Provenance: Collection of the artist | Thence by descent This work will ship
0115: John Mason, Early vaseEst. $2,000-$3,000$1,200
Peter Voulkos, Untitled (Plate): Peter Voulkos Untitled (Plate) 1995 anagama-fired Shigaraki clay with gouges and fingerprints 5.75 h x 21.5 dia in (15 x 55 cm) Incised signature and date to underside 'Voulkos 95'. This work is
0116: Peter Voulkos, Untitled (Plate)Est. $9,000-$14,000$7,000
John Mason, Vertical Torque: John Mason Vertical Torque 2015 glazed stoneware 23.75 h x 9 dia in (60 x 23 cm) Incised signature and date to lower edge '1-11-15 Mason'. Provenance: Collection of the artist | Thence by descent
0117: John Mason, Vertical TorqueEst. $15,000-$20,000$12,000
Peter Voulkos, Untitled (Plate): Peter Voulkos Untitled (Plate) 1978 glazed, gouged and incised gas-fired stoneware with porcelain pass-throughs 4 h x 22 dia in (10 x 56 cm) Glazed signature and date to underside 'Voulkos 78'.
0118: Peter Voulkos, Untitled (Plate)Est. $4,000-$6,000$3,500
Peter Voulkos, Model for Mr. Ishi: Peter Voulkos Model for Mr. Ishi 1969 bronze 23 h x 72 w x 13 d in (58 x 183 x 33 cm) Impressed signature to lower left 'Voulkos'. This work is registered in the Voulkos and Co. catalog as number
0119: Peter Voulkos, Model for Mr. IshiEst. $15,000-$20,000$7,000
Peter Voulkos, Early vase: Peter Voulkos Early vase c. 1955 glazed stoneware 12 h x 8.5 w x 7.5 d in (30 x 22 x 19 cm) Slip signature to underside 'Voulkos'. Provenance: The Artist | Collection of Roy Walker | Acquired
0120: Peter Voulkos, Early vaseEst. $4,000-$6,000$3,000
Peter Voulkos, Vase: Peter Voulkos Vase 1961 glazed stoneware 17 h x 8 w x 9 d in (43 x 20 x 23 cm) Glazed signature and date to underside 'Voulkos 61'. This work is registered in the Voulkos and Co. catalog as number
0121: Peter Voulkos, VaseEst. $5,000-$7,000$2,400
Peter Voulkos, Untitled (Plate): Peter Voulkos Untitled (Plate) 1997 anagama-fired stoneware with slashes 5.5 h x 21.25 dia in (14 x 54 cm) Incised signature and date to underside 'Voulkos 97'. This work is registered in the
0122: Peter Voulkos, Untitled (Plate)Est. $9,000-$14,000$7,000
Peter Voulkos, Untitled (Plate): Peter Voulkos Untitled (Plate) 1995 incised anagama-fired Shigaraki clay 5.75 h x 21.25 dia in (15 x 54 cm) Incised signature and date to underside 'Voulkos 95'. This work is registered in the
0123: Peter Voulkos, Untitled (Plate)Est. $10,000-$15,000$7,500