Rago Wright Ceramics Auctions Surpass $2 Million, Led by Natzler Collection White-Glove Sale
Rago Wright's auctions on October 7 exceeded $2 million, highlighted by the remarkable sale of the Private Collection of Gertrud & Otto Natzler, which totaled $440,064 with a white-glove outcome. Over 50 pieces from the Natzler collection, many never before seen on the open market, sold for 297% of their estimated value. The Post War & Contemporary Ceramics auction also contributed to the day's impressive results, with numerous items achieving two to three times their low estimates. These results further establish Rago Wright's prominence as a key global marketplace for significant ceramic art, reflecting strong collector interest across generations.
Key facts
- Rago Wright's October 7 auctions totaled more than $2 million in sales.
- The Private Collection of Gertrud & Otto Natzler achieved a white-glove result, totaling $440,064.
- The Natzler collection sold 297% by value.
- More than 50 works from the Natzler collection were offered, most never previously on the open market.
- Numerous lots across both auctions realized two and three times their low estimates.
- The Post War & Contemporary Ceramics auction was part of the day's sales.
- The results reinforce Rago Wright's position as a leading international marketplace for important clay works.
- Bidding demonstrated sustained collector demand across generations of ceramic art.
Entities
Artists
- Gertrud Natzler
- Otto Natzler
Institutions
- Rago Wright