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Get the most out of selling at auction with Rago, Wright, LAMA, and Toomey & Co.

Record Prices

We get results! Our bespoke presentations, innovative technology, and global audience all work together to achieve the strongest prices, whether for an individual item or an entire estate.

Market Access

Our auction platform is not a closed system. Your works will be cross-promoted on powerful third-party bidding websites such as LiveAuctioneers, Artsy, and Invaluable, increasing both audience and sales totals.

Speed & Opportunity

With a national presence and auctions occurring nearly weekly on one of our sites, we are able to offer a variety of opportunities at any given time. Further, our multiple locations streamline the transportation process and reduce shipping costs.

Competitive Terms

We are motivated to help you sell! We offer risk-free, competitive commission rates and provide additional financial incentives to ensure you get the most from your auction experience.

To learn more about a work in your collection, contact our specialists today.

Consign 1-2-3

We make selling at auction simple, straightforward, and rewarding. 

Submit Images

Email images of your property along with any relevant details to our specialists and receive an evaluation within 72 hours. For large estates and collections, we can come to you.

Contract & Ship

Our specialists will present you with an estimate and recommendation for items accepted for auction. Items can be shipped to one of our locations, and we are happy to help with coordinating transportation!

Sell at Auction

We research, photograph, and promote your property. Once an item sells at auction, we will send you payment via the method of your choice. 

Services We Provide

✸ Professional studio photography

✸ Expert cataloging

✸ Bespoke digital presentations

✸ Scholarly contextualization

✸ Public exhibition of your item(s)

✸ Cross-promotion across our auction brands

✸ Promotion on third-party bidder platforms

✸ Strategic advertising

✸ Press outreach

Auction Categories

Post War & Contemporary Art
Prints & Multiples
American & European Art
Urban & Emerging Art
Photography
Post War & Contemporary Ceramics
Arts & Crafts / Prairie School
Art Pottery
Art Nouveau Glass
Modern Design
Contemporary Design
Italian Glass
Contemporary Glass
Jewelry
Watches & Timepieces
Precious Objects
Coins & Currency
Silver

Surprise Us

We pride ourselves on presenting exceptional and unusual collections that reflect our appreciation of historical and cultural touchstones – past examples include an extensive collection of rare analog audio equipment, a trove of historic vintage photographs from NASA’s moon landings, and a group of more than 100 historic stool designs from antiquity to present day.

To learn more about a work in your collection, contact our specialists today.

The Rago/Wright network includes six original auction brands that collaborate to better serve their clients—buyers and sellers alike—and to their expand offerings through Rago/Wright's national coast-to-coast presence, state-of-the-art web platform, shared expertise, innovation, and creativity.

In addition to our auction house locations, we have regional offices with specialists available in New York City, Florida, Massachusetts, Maine, and Cincinnati.


Rago
Connecting countless buyers and sellers across Fine Art, Design, Pottery, Glass, Jewelry, and beyond!

ragoarts.com


Wright
The industry's leading auction house specializing in 20th century art and design with a focus on innovation and style.

wright20.com


LAMA
Global art and design, served with California cool.

lamodern.com


Toomey & Co.
The pinnacle of Arts & Crafts, Pre-War design, Frank Lloyd Wright treasures. 

toomeyco.com


Poster Auctions International
The leading global authority in rare and historic posters. 

posterauctions.com


Landry Pop Auctions
A vibrant auction brand tailored for modern collectors passionate about pop culture collectibles.

landrypop.com

Meet Our Specialists

Our skilled team will guide you smoothly through the process of selling at auction from start to finish. Our experienced specialists are motivated by genuine care for the history and objects of their respective fields.

Richard Wright

CEO

David Rago

Partner

Suzanne Perrault

Partner

John Toomey

Partner

Shannon Loughrey

Founder

Travis Landry

Founder, LPA

Meredith Hilferty

Director, Senior Specialist, Fine Art

Meg Whippen

Senior Specialist, Design

Joe Stanfield

Director, Senior Specialist, Fine Art

Lauren Bradley

Senior Specialist, Fine Art

Brent Lewis

Senior Specialist, Design

Clo Pazera

Senior Specialist, Fine Art

Peter Jefferson

Senior Specialist, Art & Design

John P. Walcher

Senior Specialist, Decorative Arts

Leon Benrimon

Senior Specialist, Fine Art & Client Development

Mike Fredericks

Senior Specialist, Early 20th Century Design

Tim Andreadis

Senior Specialist, Design

Susan Allen

Specialist, Fine Art & Client Development

Mick Byers

Specialist, Fine Art

Sarah Klass Retallick

Specialist, Jewelry

Lourdes Winnick

Senior Specialist, Jewelry & Watches

Alex Fierro

Specialist, Fine Art

Adam McCoy

Senior Specialist, Fine Art

Riley Humler

Specialist, Ceramics

Hudson Berry

Specialist, Design

Josh Gartler

Specialist, Posters

Frequently Asked Questions

Why should I consign to auction?

Auction is a marketplace that allows the value to be set by demand. Our auctions are curated to the taste of the market and our clientele to ensure the greatest interest and activity on any given item. It only takes two interested parties to see a work sell for prices that exceed expectation. Auction may not be right for every item and our specialists will make a recommendation based on the work itself.

How do I start the consignment process?

The first step of the consignment process is to contact our specialists with information regarding the work(s) you wish to sell or have evaluated. Our specialists can be reached by email at consign@wright20.com or by phone at 312 563 0020. We are happy to discuss works at any time, but if you can provide images it does assist us in assessing condition and therefore value of a given work.

What is the consignment fee? Are there other fees?

There is a commission fee for all consigned property. This fee is determined by the value of works being sold and is negotiable. 

While your work is in the possession of any of the auction houses in the Rago/Wright network, there is a fee for the insurance of your work set at 1.5% of the hammer value. Other fees may include photography, marketing, performance, and/or an unsold lot fee, but these too, are all negotiable.

How long until I hear back?

If you submit works for consideration through our website or by email you should hear back within 3 business days. If you do not, feel free to call or email to check in on your submission. If you need to prompt attention to any inquiry, please include a note and we will do our best to accommodate.

Can someone come out to look at the works in person?

Our specialists would be happy to visit you and your collection. We have specialists in Los Angeles, Chicago, Cincinnati, New York, Maine, Massachussetts, and Florida but we also travel throughout the United States and abroad to meet with clients. Please contact us regarding your collection and we can make arrangements. 

If I don’t want to wait for auction, what other options do I have?

We have multiple auctions each month and opportunities across our various brands, so we likely have a venue for your works. In the event that the work might not be appropriate for a sale for a few months, or if you prefer to sell directly, we also offer works via curated collections online, our online marketplace, Wright Now, or can facilitate private sales.

Do you buy items outright?

If you are looking to sell a work immediately, we may be able to connect you to a buyer either privately or via one of our online buy-it-now marketplaces or via a curated online collection. Contact our specialists to discuss works you are looking to sell now!

Have you sold this artist or design before?

Together, the Rago/Wright network of auction houses has handled more than 250,000 works at auction. Auction results can be found on our website using our search located in the upper right hand corner of our website. Type in any artist name to view what we have offered in the past.

Our specialists follow the market and would be happy to discuss any item or artist with you. Call the gallery at 312 563 0020 or email consign@wright20.com to connect with a specialist today. 

Do works need to ship to you?

All works accepted for consignment do need to ship to one of our three locations—Los Angeles, Chicago, or Lambertville—for photography, marketing and finally sale. Your consignor representative will be happy to assist you in making shipping arrangements to the appropriate location. 

How do I understand the consignor agreement?

The Consignor Agreement is our contract of business. The Consignor Agreement with Property Schedule lists figures for the value of your items as well as your seller’s reserve and the various fees associated with your consignment.

Understanding your agreement: Property Schedule – a list of each item with its estimate and reserve; Commission – details regarding your seller’s commission rate; Expenses – processing expenses and insurance fees for your item(s) while in our possession; Settlement – discusses payments for items sold; Special Terms – an addendum containing any special agreed upon terms (if any) that may overrule terms listed in previous clauses.

What sort of marketing will you do?

All works will be photographed, catalogued, and described in full on our website. We market all auctions digitally and, unlike many of our competitors we list our sales on appropriate third party sites such as LiveAuctioneers, Invaluable, and or Artsy to ensure a broad audience. We list our sales with various print and digital sources including newspapers, art digests, design events, etc. Our catalogs are shipped across the globe to an expansive network of buyers and consultants and we host exhibitions or private viewings of all works at our respective locations. Finally, you can also find us on Facebook and Instagram.

When will I get paid?

Results (including Buyer's Premium) will be posted on our website the evening of the auction. Within 10 days after the auction you will receive a statement listing your sold items and the net sale proceeds due to you. Auction payments are made 35 days after the auction date.  

What happens if the works don’t sell?

Your consignor representative can assist you in selecting the best course of action should your item fail to sell at auction. Options may include listing your item on Wright Now, our buy-it-now marketplace, holding the work for a future auction, or return of the piece should it appear to be the wrong fit. 

Can I attend or watch the auction?

Yes! All auctions are open to public. You can attend in person or follow along live from our websites! 

What if my item(s) needs restoration?

Our specialists will assess the condition of your item and can assist in the restoration or cleaning of any work should it be necessary. We have a network of trusted vendors and conservators that we work with should your item benefit from their services.

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