RAGO’S MARCH 20, 2010 ESTATE AUCTION BRINGS IN $670,499 FOR PROPERTY FROM PROMINENT ESTATES AND TREA Lambertville, NJ The March 20, 2010 Estate Auction at the Rago Arts and Auction Center brought in $670,499 for property from prominent estates and treasures from Rago’s walk-in appraisal Mondays.
News-Antique.com - Mar 26,2010 - “Great sales like this one, with conservative estimates and fresh, desirable property continue to build the Rago reputation as an auction house that exceeds client expectations across the board, from 18th century through 21st century decorative arts and furnishings.” said Tom Martin, the Rago Estates specialist. “Consignors in the NJ/NY/PA area and beyond have told me that we are their auction house of choice for silver, furnishings, fine art, currency, and Americana and Native American property, as well as the 20th C. design on which David Rago built our business.”
• Hammer: $556,925
• Hammer + b.p. $670,449
• # of lots: 531
• % sold: 92%
• % sold above high estimate: 37%
• Hammer: 77% above low estimate
• Hammer for coins and currency: $32,475 - exceeding high estimate
• Bidders in-house: 133
• Bidders on phone: 121
• Bidders online: 517
• 86% of online bidders from USA/Canada. Remaining 14% from (in descending order) Europe, U.K., Australia, Middle East/Asia, South America, Scandinavia, Africa and Russia.
Highlighted Top Lots:
1. Lot 336: Italian Collectors Cabinet; Ebonized, multi-drawer with pietra dura fronts, 19th c.; 25 ½” x 46” x 15”. Estimated at $2500-3500. Sold for 24,400.(Found and consigned on Rago’s Monday Walk-in Appraisal Day)
2. Lot 25: “Ad Lumen” Bronze Figure; On cement base, 19th c.; Signed E. Picault; Weathered verdigris patina; 61 1/2'' x 19 1/2'' x 18 1/2'' Estimated at $800-1200. Sold for $20,740. (From the Estate of Lester Yankee)
3. Lot 483: 34-Star American Flag; Cotton, hand-stitched, ca. 1861-1863; 55'' x 84'' Estimated at $1000-1500. Sold for $14,640. (Found and consigned on Rago’s Monday Walk-in Appraisal Day)
4. Lot 43: Steinway Piano and bench, manufactured 1969; serial #413767, model L; 38'' x 58'' x 70 1/2'' Estimated at $15,000-20,000. Sold for $23,180.
5. Lot 51: European Mantle Clock; Carved wood with a Blackamoor figure in native dress, probably Austro-Hungarian, early 19th c.; Calendar, double strike, silk thread suspension, mechanical eyes; Movement signed; 24 1/2'' x 16 1/2'' x 7'' Estimated at $4,000-6,000. Sold for $10,980.
6. Lot 62: Pair of Still Lifes; Oil on wood panel; Period gilded frames; One signed illegibly, dated 1776; 17 1/2'' x 22 3/4'' Estimated at $1,200-1,500. Sold for $10,370.
7. Lot 1: Patinated Bronze Bust; Bearded gentleman on marble base, 19th/20th c.; Gallery cartouche for Chiurazzi Naples; 27'' x 16 1/2'' Estimated at $2,000-3,000. Sold for $9,760.
8. Lot 276: Pair of Cranberry Overlay Glass Candelabra; Five arm with enameling and gilded highlights, possibly Moser, 19th c.; 21''. Estimated at $2,000-3,000. Sold for $9,760.
9. Lot 81: Pair of Louis XVI Commodes; Marble top, two over three drawer configuration, early 20th c.; 30'' x 16 1/2'' x 33''. Estimate $2,000-3,000. Sold for $7,320.
10. Lot 133: Jesus Guerrero Galvan (Mexican, 1910-1973); Oil on board of children eating watermelon (framed); Signed and dated 1956; 18'' x 24''. Estimated at 10,000-15,000. Sold for $6,710.
Pictured From Left to Right, Top to Bottom: Lot 336: Italian Collectors Cabinet; Lot 25: “Ad Lumen” Bronze
