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Charles Loupot Reaches New Heights In Swann Graphic Design Sale FRIDAY JULY 5, 2019 • VOL. 50, NO. 27
“N. C. Wyeth: New Perspectives” On View At Brandywine Museum
Swann Galleries’ auction of Graphic Design on May 23 offered a selection of vintage posters by important designers from the 20th century, boasting auction debuts and five auction records. Charles Loupot’s luxury advertisements from the early 20th-century led the sale. Highlights included a 1926 poster for Charles Loupot’s Peugeot from 1926 sold for $37,500, a record for the poster.
Exhibit Is Most In-Depth Presentation Of Renowned 20th-Century Artist’s Work To Date
Edmond Maurus’s Chrysler, ca. 1930s, sold for $13,750, a record for the poster.
the French automobile company Peugeot, which earned an auction record at $37,500, and Wanneroil/Huile du bon Chauffer, 1926, a first at auction that garnered $22,500. Also of note was a 1930 ad for Twining Tea, which sold for $20,000. Additional auction records included Edmond Maurus’s lively circa 1930s poster for Chrysler ($13,750); Clotilde et Alexandre Sakharoff, 1921, an Art Deco advertisement by George Barbier ($17,500); and Ferdinand Ludwig Graf’s 1908 secessionist poster Kaiser – Jubilaeums / Wien ($10,625).
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N. C. Wyeth’s (1882-1945) “Island Funeral,” 1939, egg tempera-and oil-on-hardboard, 44.5-52-3/8 inches, is from the Brandywine River Museum of Art and was a gift of E. I. du Pont de Nemours and Company in honor of the 50th anniversary of the Brandywine Conservancy and Museum of Art, 2017. This summer, the Brandywine River Museum of Art will present “N. C. Wyeth: New Perspectives,” the first exhibition in almost 50 years to examine in-depth the entirety of Wyeth’s multifaceted oeuvre. A formidable, yet often overlooked figure in the history of American art, N. C. Wyeth was the foremost
illustrator of his generation and the patriarch of an extraordinary family of artists. By repositioning Wyeth as a distinguished painter who worked across the perceived divisions of visual culture in painting, illustration, murals and advertising, the exhibition offers new insights on Continued on page 2
N. C. Wyeth’s (1882-1945) “The Harbor at Herring Gut,” 1925, oil-on-canvas, 43-by-48-1/8 inches, is from the Andrew and Betsy Wyeth Collection.
Left to right are Richard Wright, CEO; David Rago, president; and Suzanne Perrault, president. Two independent auction brands, Rago in Lambertville, N.J., and Wright in both Chicago and New York City are pleased to announce the merger of their business operations. Both houses will continue to operate under their individual names while sharing technology, expertise and marketing efforts. In the increasingly competitive auction market, the joint entity will have stronger reach and a broader team of specialists. With $65-plus million in consolidated annual sales, the combined company has a team of 75 and more than a century of business experience. Rago’s broad expertise in art, jewelry, ceramics and estates and Wright’s focus on design and innovative presentation will be combined to better serve their clients and maintain a strong voice in the world of art and design. As CEO of the combined companies, Richard Wright will work in tandem with Rago’s specialists to continue to bring new concepts to the companies’ auction platform. “I welcome the opportunity of
working with a larger team,” says Wright. “Our blended perspectives, geographic reach and experience will add to the great work we both currently do.” “Elbert Hubbard, the Arts and Crafts era luminary, once said that the best business was done in cooperation, not competition,” says David Rago, president. “I’ve always believed in that, and our merger with Wright presents us with a golden opportunity to experience this in practice, rather than theory.” “We are all excited by the potential this merger represents,” states Suzanne Perrault, president, “particularly as it pertains to increased reach and exposure for our shared clientele, consignors and collectors alike. The mix of our two cultures, while similar, presents a fascinating challenge and offers a terrific opportunity for growth, both personally and professionally.” To learn more about Rago Auctions, call 609-397-9374 or visit www.ragoarts.com. For more on Wright, call 312-563-0020 or visit www.wright20.com.
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In This Issue SHOPS, SHOWS & MARKETS . . . . . . . . . . starting on page 3 SHOPS DIRECTORY . . . . . . . . . on page 6 EVENT & AUCTION CALENDAR . on page 7 AUCTION SALE BILLS . . . starting on page 7
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AUCTIONEER DIRECTORY . . . . . on page 8 CLASSIFIEDS . . . . . . . . . . . . . on page 15