Auction Preview: Rago Arts’ Early 20th Century Design, Lambertville, May 20
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The auction presents an array of decorative arts, furnishings and art glass of the early 20th century, featuring works by artists like Elizabeth Burton, Lalique, Ernest Batchelder, Douglas Donaldson, Archibald Knox and many others.What: Sale of early 20tAuction Preview: Rago Arts’ Early 20th Century Design, Lambertville, May 20
The auction presents an array of decorative arts, furnishings and art glass of the early 20th century, featuring works by artists like Elizabeth Burton, Lalique, Ernest Batchelder, Douglas Donaldson, Archibald Knox and many others.What: Sale of early 20th century designsWhere: Rago Arts & Auction Center, 333 N Main St, Lambertville, NJ 08530, USAWhen: May 20, 12pmPublic viewing: May 13, 12pm–5pm; May 14, 12pm–5pm; May 15, 12pm–5pm; May 16, 12pm–5pm; May 17, 12pm–5pm; May 18, 12pm–5pm; May 19, 12pm–7pmTop lots of the sale:* An exceptional hammered copper, abalone shell floriform table lamp by Elizabeth Burton (1869 - 1937); estimate: US$30,000 - US$50,000.* An 18k gold pendant with female half-figure by Lalique, made with patinated horn, enamel, opal, and 14k gold chain; estimate: US$35,000 - US$45,000.* A circa 1910 glazed earthenware, copper, and slag glass unique peacock lamp with two sockets, designed by Ernest Batchelder (1875 - 1957) and Douglas Donaldson (1882 - 1972); estimate: US$30,000 - US$40,000.* A 1903 rare Cymric "The Magnus" clock, made with sterling silver and enamel, designed by Archibald Knox (1864 - 1933) of Liberty & Co; estimate: US$30,000 - US$40,000.* A pair of circa 1904 sconces, made of cedar, ash, leaded slag glass, and patinated metal, designed by Greene & Greene; estimate: US$15,000 - US$20,000.* A patinated wrought iron and glass chandelier with grapes, from the 1930s, designed by Edgar Brandt (1880 - 1960); estimate: US$12,000 - US$16,000.* A 1920 carved and glazed porcelain exceptional vase designed by Adelaide Robineau (1865 - 1929); estimate: US$10,000 - US$15,000.For details, visit: http://www.ragoarts.com/Click on the slideshow for the highlights of the sale. Read more

