Toshiko Takaezu, Betty Woodman, Lucie Rie and Claude Conover headline Rago’s Oct. 4 sale

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LAMBERTVILLE, N.J. — Rago, along with its partners Wright and Los Angeles Modern Auctions, have combined forces to present some of the most prominent names in postwar and contemporary ceramics on Wednesday, October 4. The catalog is now available for bidding at LiveAuctioneers.

Toshiko Takaezu (1922-2011) was a driving force in redefining clay as an artistic medium. Her focus on Abstractionism placed her as a leader in the postwar scene, with her works gaining international attention in the 1950s and ’60s. Takaezu’s work helped transform ceramics from everyday household objects to a medium for artistic expression.

The top lot in the sale is a well-known work from Takaezu that comes from a private collection in Tucson, Arizona. Spring Moon (With Rattle) features unforgettable glazing and is estimated at $70,000-$90,000.

Pillow Pitcher is a circa-1985 glazed earthenware work by Betty Woodman (1930-2018). Like many in her generation, Woodman began making functional ceramics but soon moved to more expressionist designs while retaining a degree of functionality, an aesthetic that Pillow Pitcher represents. The lot carries an estimate of $25,000-$35,000.

The sale also showcases numerous pieces from noted postwar ceramicists. There are four works from Lucie Rie (1902-1995), topped by a large bottle with a flaring lip estimated at $10,000-$15,000. Four works from famed ceramic artist Claude Conover (1907-1994) are featured as well, including a rare Totonac vessel, estimated at $20,000-$30,000.
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Toshiko Takaezu, ‘Spring Moon (with rattle),’ estimated at $70,000-$90,000 at Rago.
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Betty Woodman, ‘Pillow Pitcher,’ estimated at $25,000-$35,000 at Rago.
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Lucie Rie, ‘Large bottle with flaring lip,’ estimated at $10,000-$15,000 at Rago.
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Claude Conover, rare ‘Totonac’ vessel, estimated at $20,000-$30,000 at Rago.
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Gertrud and Otto Natzler, ‘Double-curved closed form,’ estimated at $5,000-$7,000 at Rago.
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Rago and Toomey present dedicated Roycrofters auction Aug. 23

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CHICAGO – Rago and Toomey & Co. announce “Roycroft: Life in Abundance, The Collection of Richard Blacher,” a sale to be held at Toomey’s Chicago gallery on Wednesday, August 23. Founded in East Aurora, New York by salesman Elbert Hubbard in late 1894, the Roycroft reformist community — whose members were known as Roycrofters — became a hub for the production of texts, decorative arts, furniture, lighting, metalwork, and more in the burgeoning Arts & Crafts tradition.

This will be a two-part sale, with the second event on a future date to be announced.

Roycroft collector Richard Blacher’s wide range of historical objects from this extraordinary community are featured in the sale. The collection includes numerous books, light fixtures, bookends, jewelry, ephemera, and other accoutrements.

“This is a remarkable collection that captures the ethos of a unique and historically significant community within the Arts & Crafts Movement that played a key role in the advancement of American design, decorative arts, and bookmaking,” said David Rago, president of Rago/Wright. “We are so proud to be sharing these Roycroft works with the world.”

The event begins at 10 am Central time at the Chicago Toomey gallery. The auctioneers offer advanced bids, telephone bidding, and live online bidding via LiveAuctioneers.
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‘Citizens of Albert Lea’ book with Roycroft box, estimated at $20,000-$30,000. Image courtesy of Toomey & Co. and LiveAuctioneers.
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Roycroft table lamp, model 905, estimated at $7,500-$10,000. Image courtesy of Toomey & Co. and LiveAuctioneers.
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Roycroft Life in Abundance hanging sign, estimated at $3,000-$4,000. Image courtesy of Toomey & Co. and LiveAuctioneers.
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‘The Complete Writings of Elbert Hubbard,’ estimated at $20,000-$30,000. Image courtesy of Toomey & Co. and LiveAuctioneers.
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Roycroft bookcase from the Elbert Hubbard collection, estimated at $8,000-$12,000. Image courtesy of Toomey & Co. and LiveAuctioneers.
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Vautrin, Bengtsson embody Legacy of Style at Rago/Wright, May 24

Line Vautrin, Folie (Le soleil a rendez-vous avec la lune) mirror, estimated at $150,000-$200,000. Image courtesy of Rago/Wright
Mathias Bengtsson, Growth Table, estimated at $20,000-$30,000. Image courtesy of Rago/Wright
Mathias Bengtsson, Growth Table, estimated at $20,000-$30,000. Image courtesy of Rago/Wright

LAMBERTVILLE, N.J. – Rago/Wright will present Legacy of Style: Works from a Private Collection on Wednesday, May 24. This distinguished selection showcases a sophisticated eye and passion for exquisite craftsmanship across materials, eras and movements. Absentee and Internet live bidding will be available through LiveAuctioneers.

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1958 Joan Mitchell abstract in spotlight at Rago/Wright sale, May 23

Joan Mitchell, ‘Untitled,’ estimated at $600,000-$800,000. Image courtesy of Rago/Wright
Joan Mitchell, ‘Untitled,’ estimated at $600,000-$800,000. Image courtesy of Rago/Wright
Joan Mitchell, ‘Untitled,’ estimated at $600,000-$800,000. Image courtesy of Rago/Wright

LAMBERTVILLE, N.J. – Rago/Wright will present a Post War & Contemporary Art auction on Tuesday, May 23. This beautifully curated auction consisting of 88 lots is a premier event of the spring season, featuring an exemplary selection of paintings, drawings, photography and sculpture from some of the most sought-after artists of the 20th and 21st centuries. Absentee and Internet live bidding will be available through LiveAuctioneers.

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Edward Penfield art, direct from his estate, at Rago and Toomey & Co, May 18

Edward Penfield, ‘Study for Harper’s, April,’ estimated at $5,000-$7,000. Image courtesy of Rago Arts and Auction Center and Toomey & Co. Auctioneers
Edward Penfield, ‘Study for Harper’s, April,’ estimated at $5,000-$7,000. Image courtesy of Rago Arts and Auction Center and Toomey & Co. Auctioneers
Edward Penfield, ‘Study for Harper’s, April,’ estimated at $5,000-$7,000. Image courtesy of Rago Arts and Auction Center and Toomey & Co. Auctioneers

LAMBERTVILLE, N.J. – Rago and Toomey & Co. will offer more than 100 works in an auction dedicated to Edward Penfield: American Illustrator on Thursday, May 18. The collection comes directly from Penfield’s estate and has been privately held by the family since the artist’s death. Absentee and Internet live bidding will be available through LiveAuctioneers.

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Coveted early 20th Century Design showcased at Rago, May 11-12

Paul Evans sculpture front cabinet, estimated at $75,000-$95,000. Image courtesy of Rago Arts and Auction Center
Left, exceptional vase by George Ohr with mottled glaze in gunmetal over green, carmine and ochre, estimated at $35,000-$40,000; Right, Paul Evans sculpture front cabinet, estimated at $75,000-$95,000. Images courtesy of Rago Arts and Auction Center
Left, exceptional vase by George Ohr with mottled glaze in gunmetal over green, carmine and ochre, estimated at $35,000-$40,000; Right, Paul Evans sculpture front cabinet, estimated at $75,000-$95,000. Images courtesy of Rago Arts and Auction Center

LAMBERTVILLE, N.J. — Rago‘s Spring Design series of sales — Early 20th Century Design on Thursday, May 11 and Modern Design on Friday, May 12 — will bring multiple important works to auction, including art pottery and ceramics from George Ohr, Toshiko Takaezu, and Saturday Evening Girls; furniture from Wendell Castle, Paul Evans, and George Nakashima; and glass from Lino Tagliapietra and Dan Dailey. Absentee and Internet live bidding will be available through LiveAuctioneers.

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Toshiko Takaezu’s breathtaking ceramics lauded at Rago, April 13

Toshiko Takaezu, Moon, estimated at $20,000-$30,000. Courtesy of Rago/Wright/LAMA.
Toshiko Takaezu, Moon, estimated at $20,000-$30,000. Courtesy of Rago/Wright/LAMA.
Toshiko Takaezu, Moon, estimated at $20,000-$30,000. Courtesy of Rago/Wright/LAMA.

LAMBERTVILLE, N.J. – Rago, Wright, and LAMA present A Quiet Revolution: The Ceramics of Toshiko Takaezu on Thursday, April 13, featuring more than 60 works by the singular artist. Absentee and Internet live bidding will be available through LiveAuctioneers.

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Robert Ellison ceramics collection slated for Feb. 28 Rago sale

Fulper Pottery Vasekraft table lamp, estimated at $10,000-$15,000
Fulper Pottery Vasekraft table lamp, estimated at $10,000-$15,000

Fulper Pottery Vasekraft table lamp, estimated at $10,000-$15,000

LAMBERTVILLE, N.J. – Rago will present an auction titled The Ellison Collection on Tuesday, February 28. This legacy event will showcase more than 140 ceramic works collected by Robert Ellison throughout his lifetime, tracing his personal history as a collector and researcher as well as the broader narrative arc of ceramics as a discipline. Absentee and Internet live bidding will be available through LiveAuctioneers.

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Summer Jewels make you feel fine at Rago, June 29

Almond flower earrings by JAR, est. $4,500-$6,000. Image courtesy of Rago/Wright/LAMA
Almond flower earrings by JAR, est. $4,500-$6,000. Image courtesy of Rago/Wright/LAMA
Almond flower earrings by JAR, est. $4,500-$6,000. Image courtesy of Rago/Wright/LAMA

LAMBERTVILLE, N.J. – Rago/Wright will present Summer Jewels, a seasonally curated auction of luxury jewelry, on Wednesday, June 29 at Rago. Absentee and Internet live bidding will be available through LiveAuctioneers.

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