The Toomey & Co. AuctioneersArt & Design auction on April 8, 2018, featured a variety of items including modern and contemporary art, design pieces, and art pottery. The specific catalog and results are available online.
Auction Information
The auction took place at Toomey & Co. Auctioneers' location in Oak Park, Illinois.
Date: April 8, 2018
Location: 818 North Boulevard, Oak Park, Illinois
Focus: 20th century art and design, including Arts & Crafts, Modern & Contemporary Design, Fine Art, Art Pottery, Silver, Jewelry, and more.
Notable Lots and Artists
While a comprehensive list of all items would be extensive, highlights and examples of artists featured in Toomey & Co. auctions around that time include works by Cleve Gray, Frank Lloyd Wright, and Émile Gallé.
Examples of items offered in Toomey & Co. auctions:
Cleve Gray: Multiple abstract expressionist paintings were featured, such as Haleakala I (result: $15,240) and Eagle's Descent (result: $20,320).
Frank Lloyd Wright: Important design pieces such as a pair of weed holders were sold for $250,000.
Tiffany Studios: Art Nouveau and Art & Crafts items like a Rare Jeweled Drop Head Dragonfly table lamp, which achieved a high result of $545,000 in an early 20th century design auction.
Édouard-Marcel Sandoz: A Cobra table lamp was offered.
Lee Grantham: A painting by Lee Grantham was specifically consigned for this auction.