Philanthropist, CEO, Arts & Crafts Collector John Bryan Remembered
by Kate Nixon
"Gracious." "Brilliant." "Creative." "Visionary." "Exceptional."
John Bryan was a philanthropist, CEO, "fundraiser-in-chief," a fervent supporter of the arts, and the man behind the creation of Chicago's Millenium Park, but to…
Rare Stickley Lantern Shatters Expectations: Rago & Toomey Auction Results
by Kate Nixon
We're covering two auctions results today - from both Rago Arts and Auctions and Toomey & Co Auctioneers, but first off...wow, what news over a rare lantern! A rare and early Gustav Stickley lantern has sold for tens of thousands…
Support a Good Cause and Win at the Craftsman Farms Gala!
A Fulper vase from the Robert A. Ellison Jr. Collection
A private VIP tour of the Gustav Stickley House in Syracuse, NY
An auction gift certificate from Rago Arts and Auction Center
A special-access package for the 32nd National…
Two Previews in One: a Rago Arts Auction and a Design Show in St. Paul, MN
by Kate Nixon
Our fall event previews continue with not one, but two events happening this weekend - One an exciting and rare auction featuring a wide array of Arts & Crafts items through leading U.S. Auction house Rago Arts and the other…
Toomey & Co. Art & Design Auction Preview
by Kate Nixon
The fall auction season continues with the latest from Oak Park, Illinois's Toomey & Co. Auctioneers. Toomey and Co. Auctioneers will hold their Art & Design auction on Sunday, September 16 at 10:00AM CDT. Toomey &…
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