The Marge Levy Estate Collection - Session 1 Auction on Feb 22, 2026 by District Auction in WA
Dale Chihuly "Whitesmoke Seaform Basket Set" 1991Viola Frey "Purdue Silhouettes" ChargerGeorge Rodriguez "Monkey Mask" Ceramic Sculpture
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The Marge Levy Estate Collection - Session 1

Session 1 ? Sunday February 22nd | 2pm Personal Art Collection, Pilchuck Art Glass, Ceramics, and a selection of Artworks made by Marge Session 2 ? Thursday February 26 | 2pm Books, Ceramics, and World Travel Souvenirs It is an honor to present an auction of the collection of Marjorie ?Marge? Levy (1943-2025). A lifelong artist with a concentration in ceramics dating back to the 1970?s, Marge?s illustrious career included positions as professor of ceramics at Purdue University, Dean of the School of Art & Design at University of Michigan, Executive Director of the Pilchuck Glass School (1991-2000), and in retirement was a staunch supporter and champion for Seattle arts through her associations with Pottery Northwest, Artist Trust, Henry Art Gallery, NCECA, and the Seattle Art Museum. Marge had an incredible impact on countless artists over her lifetime and her collection is a truly remarkable survey of talented artists working across craft mediums in the Pacific Northwest and beyond. Artworks and objects by Jeffry Mitchell, Viola Frey, Dale Chihuly, Lino Tagliapietra, Pino Signoretto, Coille Hooven, Alfred Harris, Lindsey Pichaske, Wally Bivens, Cappy Thompson, Dick Weiss, Anna Skibska, Akio Takamori, Ginny Ruffner, Lauren Grossman, Ann Gardner, Anne Drew Potter, George Rodriguez, Marita Dingus, Zak Helenske, Arnie Zimmerman, Deb Schwartzkopf, Joey Chiarello, Gerome Kamrowski, and many more!
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Group of Art & Culture Souvenirs: Group of Art & Culture Souvenirs. Includes (1) Pilchuck cast glass paperweight - 5x3x1" and Pilchuck 25th Anniversary Pin (2) Museum of Glass Paperweight - 3x4" (3) Museum of Museums coffee mug
0501: Group of Art & Culture SouvenirsEst. $50-$100$25
Viola Frey "Silhouettes with Table" Charger: Viola Frey (1933-2004 California) "Silhouettes with Table" Ceramic Charger, 1978. Signed and dated in sgraffito along bottom front edge. Holes at sides for wire to hang. Measures 17" in diameter.
0502: Viola Frey "Silhouettes with Table" ChargerEst. $1,000-$3,000$500
Viola Frey "Purdue Silhouettes" Charger: Viola Frey (1933-2004 California) "Silhouettes with Wagon" Ceramic Charger, 1978. Signed and dated in sgraffito along right front edge with inscription "IND" denoting her artist residency at
0503: Viola Frey "Purdue Silhouettes" ChargerEst. $1,000-$3,000$500
Viola Frey "Silhouettes with Skeleton" Charger: Viola Frey (1933-2004 California) "Silhouettes with Skeleton" Ceramic Charger, 1978. Signed and dated in sgraffito along right front edge with inscription "IND" denoting her artist residency at
0504: Viola Frey "Silhouettes with Skeleton" ChargerEst. $500-$1,000$250
Viola Frey "Seated Man" Color Etching, 1992: Viola Frey (1933-2004 California) "Seated Man" Color Etching, 1992. Pencil signed, titled, and dated along lower margin; Pilchuck blindstamp at lower right corner. Impression measures 18x24";
0505: Viola Frey "Seated Man" Color Etching, 1992Est. $500-$1,000$250
Pike Powers (WA) "Armless Wonder" Painting: Pike Powers (Washington) "Armless Wonder" Painting on Glass. Artwork measures 8x10", in vintage metal frame. Excellent condition. Powers served as Pilchuck's Artistic Director. Collection of
0507: Pike Powers (WA) "Armless Wonder" PaintingEst. $100-$300$50
Pair of Art Glass Small Mugs: Pair of Art Glass Small Mugs. Likely made at Pilchuck, possibly by Fritz Dreisbach or Rob Levin. Unsigned. Mugs measure approx 2.75" tall each. Excellent condition. Collection of Marge Levy
0512: Pair of Art Glass Small MugsEst. $50-$100$25
Art Glass Hammer: Art Glass Hammer. Unsigned. Measures 11x5". Excellent condition. Collection of Marge Levy (1943-2025), former director of the Pilchuck Glass School.
0513: Art Glass HammerEst. $50-$100$25
Buster Simpson (WA) Pair "Spring Goblets": Buster Simpson (b.1942 Washington) Pair "Spring Goblets" Blown Glass and Steel Bedspring. Unsigned. Measures 8x4" each. Excellent condition. Collection of Marge Levy (1943-2025), former director
0514: Buster Simpson (WA) Pair "Spring Goblets"Est. $100-$300$50
Murano Style Latticino Art Glass Bowl: Murano Style Latticino Art Glass Bowl. Unsigned; probably made at Pilchuck possibly by Checco Ongaro. Black lip wrap and white lace cane work. Measures 3x5". Excellent condition. Collection of
0515: Murano Style Latticino Art Glass BowlEst. $50-$100$25
Kurt Wallstab Art Glass "Pilchuck Vase": Kurt Wallstab (1920-2002 Germany) Art Glass "Pilchuck Vase", 1991. Signed and dated on base with inscription "Pilchuck". Measures 5.5x3". Excellent condition. Collection of Marge Levy
0516: Kurt Wallstab Art Glass "Pilchuck Vase"Est. $75-$150$35
James Minson Small Art Glass Vase, 1991: James Minson (b.1962 Australia) Small Art Glass Vase, 1991. Signed and dated on base with inscription "To Marge". Amethyst glass swirl in the style of Kurt Wallstab. Measures 6.5x2.75". Excellent
0517: James Minson Small Art Glass Vase, 1991Est. $50-$150$25
Peter Houk Art Glass Graal Leaf Vase, 1998: Peter Houk (Massachusetts) Art Glass Graal Leaf Vase, 1998. Signed and dated on base. Houk is an Instructor and Artistic Director of the Glass Lab at MIT. Measures 11x5.5". Excellent condition.
0518: Peter Houk Art Glass Graal Leaf Vase, 1998Est. $200-$400$100