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Claude Conover Oltah vessel, est. $12,000-$16,000. Image courtesy of Rago/Wright. www.wright20.com

Wright showcases Claude Conover stoneware collection, Oct. 28

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Claude Conover Oltah vessel, est. $12,000-$16,000. Image courtesy of Rago/Wright. www.wright20.com

Claude Conover Oltah vessel, est. $12,000-$16,000. Image courtesy of Rago/Wright. www.wright20.com

CHICAGO – On October 28, Wright presents a remarkable collection of stoneware made by American artist Claude Conover at auction. Comprised of more than 40 large-scale forms from the 1960s–1980s, the selection reveals the bold and powerful vision of a prolific artist who preferred to let his work speak for itself. Absentee and Internet live bidding will be available through LiveAuctioneers.

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Reed and Barton sterling silver tea service, $6,765

Silver took first place at Neue’s July 24 auction

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Reed and Barton sterling silver tea service, $6,765

Reed and Barton sterling silver tea service, $6,765

BEACHWOOD, Ohio – Silver ruled the roost in Neue Auctions’ online-only Summer Estates auction held July 20, as five of the top ten lots were silver. The top seller was a Whiting sterling flatware service in the Lily pattern, totaling 112 pieces, with various monograms on most pieces and no monograms on 16 pieces, weighing a total of 129.90 oz. troy. The service brought $9,225.

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Claude Venard still life, which sold for $15,990

Wendell Castle, Le Pho, Claude Venard deliver at Neue

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Claude Venard still life, which sold for $15,990

Claude Venard still life, which sold for $15,990

BEACHWOOD, Ohio – An important dining table custom designed by Wendell Castle soared to $70,110, and vibrant still-life oil paintings by Le Pho and Claude Venard sold for $20,910 and $15,990, respectively, in Neue Auctions’ online-only Modernism sale, held on May 15.

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