Auction Preview: Sale of Modern Design at Rago Arts and Auction Center, Lambertville, Jan 21
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What: Sale of Modern Design Where: Rago Arts and Auction Center, Lambertville, NJWhen: January 21, 12:00 PMPublic Viewing: January 13–17, 12 noon–5:00 pm | January 18, 12 noon–7:00 pm -- Doors open January 19/20/21 at 9:00 amTop Lots of the SaAuction Preview: Sale of Modern Design at Rago Arts and Auction Center, Lambertville, Jan 21
What: Sale of Modern Design Where: Rago Arts and Auction Center, Lambertville, NJWhen: January 21, 12:00 PMPublic Viewing: January 13–17, 12 noon–5:00 pm | January 18, 12 noon–7:00 pm -- Doors open January 19/20/21 at 9:00 amTop Lots of the Sale:- Paul Evans (1931 - 1987); Paul Evans Studio - "Sculpture Front cabinet," New Hope, PA, 1968; Welded, forged, torch-cut, and polychromed steel, 23 karat gold leaf, painted wood; cleft slate, felt. elded Paul Evans 68 D.R. Measured at 29 1/2" x 75" x 23 1/4". Estimated Price: $95,000 - $125,000- Jean Royere (1902 - 1981) - "Twelve-arm Bouquet chandelier," France, 1950s; Gilt metal, paper shades, twelve sockets; Unmarked. Measured at 49" x 36" dia. Estimated Price: $50,000 - $70,000- Wendell Castle (B. 1932); Steinway & Sons - "Exceptional Ivory Spirit piano and chair," Scottsville, NY, 1989; Curly sycamore veneer, mahogany veneer, maple, poplar, mahogany, yorkite, leather, Signed. Measured at, piano: 58" x 59" x 25", chair: 28" x 17 1/2" x 18". Estimated Price: $50,000 - $70,000- Paul Evans (1931 - 1987); Paul Evans Studio - "Wavy Front cabinet," New Hope, PA, 1971; Welded and polychromed steel, painted wood, cleft slate, 23 karat gold leaf. Measured at 20 3/4" x 48 1/2" x 20". Estimated Price: $40,000 - $50,000- Paul Evans (1931 - 1987); Paul Evans Studio - "Deep Relief cabinet," New Hope, PA, 1970; Welded Paul Evans 1970; Welded, patinated, and polychromed steel, cleft slate, laminated wood. Measured at 31 1/2" x 96 1/4" x 21 3/4". Estimated Price: $37,500 - $47,500- T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings (1905 - 1976); Widdicomb - "Mesa coffee table," Grand Rapids, MI, 1950s; Walnut, Manufacturer label, stenciled markings. Measured at 17" x 73 1/2" x 49". Estimated Price: $30,000 - $50,000- George Nakashima (1905 - 1990); Nakashima Studio - "Long Chair with Arm Rest," New Hope, 1958; Cherry, webbing; Unmarked. Measured at 27" x 66" x 32". Estimated Price: $30,000 - $40,000- Harry Bertoia (1915 - 1978) - "Untitled sculpture (Bush)," Pennsylvania; Patinated bronze, copper; Unmarked. Measured at 16" x 15". Estimated Price: $30,000 - $40,000- Jere Osgood (b. 1936) - "Large curved desk," Wilton, NH, 1985; Ash, mahogany, rosewood, leather; Signed, dated, and copyrighted. Measured at 45 1/2" x 80" x 32". Estimated Price: $25,000 - $45,000- Phil Powell (1919 - 2008) - "Important entryway door, New Hope," early 1960s, Chip-carved walnut, patinated and enameled iron, gilt wood frame; Unmarked. Measured at, door: 86 1/2" x 35 1/2", frame: 93" x 45 1/2" x 32". Estimated Price: $25,000 - $35,000- Wharton Esherick (1887 - 1970) - "Exceptional cabinet," Paoli, PA, 1935; Solid figured oak; Unmarked. Measured at 38" x 88" x 17". Estimated Price: $25,000 - $35,000- Pierre Jeanneret (1896 - 1967) - Le Corbusier - "Pair of lounge chairs from the High Court," Chandigarh, India/France, 1950s; Teak, upholstery; Unmarked. Measured at 33" x 31" x 36" ea.. Estimated Price: $25,000 - $35,000- George Nakashima (1905 - 1990) - Nakashima Studio - "Conoid bench," New Hope, PA, 1976; Figured walnut, walnut, hickory, rosewood; Unmarked. Measured at 32" x 87" x 37 1/2". Estimated Price: $25,000 - $35,000- George Nakashima (1905 - 1990) - Nakashima Studio - "Set of eight single-slab seat Conoid chairs," New Hope, PA, 1984; Walnut, hickory; Signed and dated (illegible) and signed with client name. Measured at 35 1/4" x 20" x 21 1/2". Estimated Price: $25,000 - $35,000- Wharton Esherick (1887 - 1970) - "Fine cabinet," Paoli, PA, 1950s; Figured walnut, stained poplar; Unmarked. Measured at 42" x 85 1/2" x 17". Estimated Price: $24,000 - $32,000For details, visit: https://www.ragoarts.com/Click on the slideshow for the highlights of the sale. Read more