Rago/Wright is hosting two major spring sales on May 14, 2026: 'Pure Edge: American Geometric Abstraction, Selected Works from the Museo de Arte Contemporáneo de Buenos Aires' and a Post War and Contemporary Art sale. The first features 19 works from the museum's premier collection of American geometric abstraction, while the second spans 20th- and 21st-century art. Highlighted lots include Sam Gilliam's 'Sun Woman' (1970, est. $300,000–$500,000), Annie Morris's 'Stack 7 (Ultramarine Blue)' (2015, est. $150,000–$200,000), Miyoko Ito's 'Adam and Eve' (1957, est. $200,000–$300,000), and Maria Martins's 'Impossible' (1946, est. $150,000–$200,000).
This sale matters because it underscores Rago/Wright's growing leadership in the postwar and contemporary art market, bringing together historically significant works from both established and rediscovered artists. The inclusion of artists like Sam Gilliam, a key figure in the Washington Color School, and Miyoko Ito, who has gained posthumous acclaim, reflects current market trends favoring abstraction and the reappraisal of underrepresented artists. The sale also highlights the institutional provenance of the works, with pieces from the Museo de Arte Contemporáneo de Buenos Aires and artists now held in major museum collections.