Rago’s Dec. 2012 Estates, Jewelry, Silver, Coin Auctions Bring $3 Million in Sales Alexander III Imperial Russian porcelain plate sells for $87,500; pear-shaped diamond ring sells for $68,750; Russian silver desk set by Mikhail Ivanov sells for $18,750; Morgan silver dollar complete
News-Antique.com - Dec 12,2012 - Lambertville, NJ: Rago Arts and Auction Center ended the year in spectacular style with a three day sale that totaled $2,999,625 (reflects buyer’s premium of 25%).
• Great Estates Weekend: $2,999,625
• Percent sold: 91%
• Friday - Silver, Coins and Currency: $609,156
• Saturday - Great Estates: $652,156
• Sunday – Jewelry and Couture: $1,738,313
• Bidders in-house: 187
• Absentee bidders: 173
• Bidders on phone: 212
• # of lots: 1205
“This weekend topped off the best year Rago has ever seen – over $28 million in sales – with three strong auctions in succession. There was no quarter where the bidding wasn’t strong– online, the in phones, in the room, absentee. Coins, which is a relatively new pursuit at Rago’s had its best showing ever. The rare and unusual drove a very successful Great Estates auction – from the Imperial Russian plate to the rhino horn libation cup and a narwhal tusk. Jewelry shone above all, which just seems right. We’re delighted and we’re accepting consignments.”
Friday, December 7, 2012: Silver, Coins, Currency
• Hammer: $487,325 (estimate: $423,550 – 590,750)
• Hammer + b.p.: $609,156
• Percent sold: 95%
• 763 internet bidders from: United States, Canada, Mexico, Puerto Rico, Nigeria, Egypt, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Turkey, Bulgaria, Romania, Ukraine, Russia, Italy, Croatia, Poland, Slovakia, Germany, Austria, Czech Republic, Denmark, France, United Kingdom, Ireland, Netherlands, Sweden, Norway, China, Thailand, Malaysia, Taiwan, Japan, Australia and New Zealand.
• Top Lot: 6 - Russian Silver Desk Set by Mikhail Ivanov, Estimated at $8,000-12,000, sold for $18,750
Silver and Judaica, Friday, December 7, 2012
1. 6 Russian Silver Desk Set by Mikhail Ivanov $ 18,750
2. 82 Tiffany & Co. Extensive Coffee Service $ 13,750
3. 187 Tiffany & Co. "English King" Silver Flatware $ 12,500
4. 1 Russian Silver Fruit-Form Teapot $ 10,000
5. 85 Tiffany & Co. Silver Coffee Service and Cake Stand $ 10,000
6. 158 Georg Jensen "Acorn" Silver Flatware $ 10,000
7. 107 Mexican Sterling Coffee Service $ 9,375
8. 157 Georg Jensen "Pyramid" Silver Flatware $ 8,750
9. 84 Gorham Silver Coffee Service $ 8,125
10. 143 Georg Jensen "Blossom" Silver Tray $ 8,125
Coins and Currency, Friday, December 7, 2012
1. 367 Morgan Silver Dollar Complete Business Strike Set $ 11,250
2. 327 U.S. $2 1/2 Gold Coins $ 7,500
3. 301 Mexico 8 Reales $ 5,938
4. 359 U.S. Silver Dollar Coins $ 2,500
5. 314 Chinese and Japanese Coins $ 2,375
Saturday, December 8, 2012: Great Estates
• Hammer: $521,725
• Hammer + b.p. $652,156
• Percent sold: 83%
• 1184 Internet bidders from U.S., Canada, Mexico, Chile, Brazil, Puerto Rice, Russia, Australia, New Zealand, Nigeria, Egypt, Saudi Arabia, Cyprus, Turkey, Portugal, Spain, France, Italy, Netherlands, Germany, Switzerland, Bulgaria, Romania, Czech Republic, Austria, Croatia, Poland, Sweden, Norway, Ukraine, Slovakia, Denmark, United Kingdom, Ireland.
• Top Lot: Alexander III Imperial Russian porcelain plate, estimate: $6,000-8,000; sold for $87,500
1. 531 Alexander III Imperial Russian Porcelain Plate $ 87,500
2. 694 Chinese Rhinoceros
