Join us for a MAD Members day trip to Lambertville, New Jersey to visit one of the world's premier specialty auction houses! Our MAD Members excursion includes lunch at a nearby restaurant and free time to browse Lambertville’s antique stores and shops on the scenic Delaware river. Transportation from the Museum of Arts and Design will be provided.
The day begins with a visit to the auction house where we will meet founder David Rago and partner Suzanne Perrault. Meredith Hilferty, Director of Fine Art Auctions will give us a private behind-the-scenes tour of the art department and a sneak preview of objects to be included in the upcoming Modern Design and Contemporary Glass auction.
ITINERARY
- 8 am: Depart from the Museum
- 10:30 am–1 pm: Private tour of Rago Arts and Auction Center
- 1:15 pm: Lunch
- 2:30 pm: Explore Lambertville
- 4:30 pm: Depart Lambertville
- 7 pm: Return to the Museum
Tickets must be purchased no later than May 9.
ABOUT OUR HOSTS
Rago is a leading auction house serving thousands of buyers and sellers annually. Founder David Rago, the preeminent expert in the field of American ceramics and art pottery, began dealing in American decorative ceramics at the age of seventeen. He has authored several titles on the subject, lectures nationally and has appeared regularly on the PBS series The Antiques Roadshow.
With more than five decades of experience handling 20th and 21st century works, he and partner Suzanne Perrault, another regular on The Antiques Roadshow, and their team of qualified specialists, researchers, and property handlers have distinguished Rago as the top venue for American ceramics as well as for the sale of fine art, modern design, decorative arts, fine jewelry, contemporary glass, and silver.
Meredith Hilferty is the Director of Fine Art Auctions at the Rago Arts and Auction Center. A former Assistant Director with Jeffrey Fuller Fine Art, Ltd. in Philadelphia, she joined Rago’s with a decade of experience in the evaluation of American and European art from the 18th, 19th, and 20th centuries as well as experience with appraisals, client services and sales, exhibition management, and marketing.
RESERVATION AND ITINERARY POLICY: This trip may be limited to 15 participants, and reservations will be taken in order of receipt. The itinerary provided is provisional. In the event that any changes are made, be assured that the quality of the program will be maintained. The trip includes transportation via private coach; pickup and drop-off at MAD; lunch; gratuities; administration costs; and tour preparation. We encourage you to wear comfortable shoes and dress appropriately for the weather.
CANCELLATIONS AND REFUNDS: As space is limited, reservations will be honored in order of receipt of reservation form accompanied by complete payment. Cancellation must be received by May 3. After that date, the trip is 100% non-refundable. MAD reserves the right to cancel the trip if there are fewer than 10 participants or due to unforeseeable circumstances. Upon reservation, participants assume responsibility for their physical abilities to travel and must notify the Museum of any health or physical conditions and/or allergies (including dietary restrictions) that may hinder their ability to fully participate in this trip.
Please note that we cannot guarantee an exact return time to the Museum, due to the potential for traffic and unforeseen road conditions. All participants will return to MAD at 2 Columbus Circle. No stops will be made prior to arrival at the Museum.
