LAMBERTVILLE, NJ.- On September 22, Rago Auctions will offer for sale a stand-alone segment of works by American visual and glass artist Dan Dailey, coming directly from the artist’s personal archives. Many of the works were owned for years by the artist’s mother, Barbara Tarleton, 1926-2001. This 29 lot segment will be included in Rago’s Modern Glass sale and will feature lighting, drawings and early works in glass by the artist, as well as examples from many of his best received series including Animal Vases, Abstract Heads, and works from the DT Series made in collaboration with Lino Tagliapietra.

Dan Dailey is a Philadelphia born artist and early pioneer of the American Studio Glass movement who distinguished himself from his peers by incorporating metal as a vital element of his work. His is professor emeritus at the Massachusetts College of Art where he founded the institution’s glass program. In addition to his singular works, Dailey has produced designs for Steuben, Daum, and Waterford Crystal. Works by Dailey have been included in over 100 exhibitions, over 350 juried or invitational group shows, and are highly sought after on both the primary and secondary market. Earlier this year, Rago sold an illuminated glass and metal sculpture by Dan Dailey titled Nude with Fence of Jewels for $31,250.

The collection on offer at Rago on September 22 represents a cross section of Dan Dailey’s 40+ year career. Highlights include: a pair of Bird sconces and a Bird in Flight chandelier, both produced by Dailey for Waterford Crystal; a nearly 6’ tall female figure floor lamp; a pair of Owl sconces; a Vitrolite head sculpture titled Puzzlement; a massive work from Dailey’s Animal Vases series, with preparatory drawing, titled Bear; and a massive work from his Abstract Heads series, also with preparatory drawing, titled Bad.

AUCTION HIGHLIGHTS

• Pair of Bird Sconces for Waterford Crystal. Estimate: $30,000 - 40,000

• Pair of Owl Sconces. Estimate: $15,000 - 20,000

• Bird in Flight Chandelier for Waterford Crystal. Estimate: $25,000 - 35,000

• Bear from Animal Vases Series. Estimate: $10,000 - 15,000

• Puzzlement. Estimate: $6,000 - 8,000

• Bad from Abstract Heads Series. Estimate: $6,000 - 8,000