MBA / Seattle Auction House

08/14/2026

100% SELL THROUGH!!! A true white glove sale at last night! A number of world records broken! Come consign with us for our November Modernism sale if you have Northwest or National/International modern fine arts!

08/11/2026

08/11/2026

Catalogs are ready and available today at PREVIEW for our fabulous Summer Modernism Northwest auction this Thursday 8/13! Check out the online catalog at bid.mbaauction.com

08/10/2026

🔍Get an up close look at the art🧐
Previews start this Tuesday, August 11, for our Summer Modernism NW Auction.

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The showroom is hung and ready. 🔨🔥 Swipe to preview a few of the top lots headlining our Summer Modernism Northwest Auction this week.

From regional design history to iconic global names, our Summer Modernism Northwest Auction on Thursday, August 13th is packed with exceptional pieces.

08/05/2026

Lot 14
Dale Chihuly "Starfruit Seaform" 1998 Blown Glass
Starting Bid: $2,000
Estimate: $4,000 - $6,000

Dale Chihuly (b.1941 Washington) "Starfruit Seaform with Black Lip Wrap" 1998 Blown Glass 11"x11". Signed on dated on underside. Comes with original box and COA from Chihuly Studio, Tacoma 1999. Excellent condition. From the collection of Bruce Bleckert (1935-2026), owner of Custom Photo Service, Tacoma. Bruce was personal friend of Chihuly and many of his pieces were gifted by Terry Rishel (Former Chihuly Studio Photographer

Summer Modernism Northwest Auction
MBA Seattle Auction House
Thursday August 13
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Lot 90
Alden Mason "The World is Flat" 1979 Acrylic on Board
Starting Bid: $2,500
Estimate: $5,000 - $10,000

Alden Mason (1919-2013 Washington) "The World is Flat" 1979 Acrylic on Board 30"x35" Image. A scarce transitional composition after his Burpee Garden period and the beginning of his Squeeze Tube paintings. Signed l.r. and titled on verso. Gallery framed 32.5"x37.5". Excellent condition.

Summer Modernism Northwest Auction
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Thursday August 13
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Lot 72
Clayton James "Sisters, Back of Josephine" 2001 Oil on Board
Starting Bid: $250
Estimate: $500 - $1,000

Clayton James (1918-2016 Washington) "Sisters, Back of Josephine (Mountain)" 2001 Oil on Board 22"x24" Image. Signed and dated on verso. Original framing 23"x25". Excellent condition.

Summer Modernism Northwest Auction
MBA Seattle Auction House
Thursday August 13
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Lot 25A
David Schwarz "Tree Portal" 2007 Blown Glass
Starting Bid: $500
Estimate: $1,000 - $2,000

David Schwarz (b.1952 Washington) "Tree Portal" 2007 Blown Glass 7"x6.5". Hand blown, acid and wheel cut with tree medallion optics. Signed and dated 4-25-2007 on side. Comes on steel display stand measuring 9" tall when mounted. Excellent condition.

Summer Modernism Northwest Auction
MBA Seattle Auction House
Thursday August 13
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Lot 79
Jared Rue "Morning Light" 2006 Oil on Canvas
Starting Bid: $750
Estimate: $1,500 - $3,000

Jared Rue (20/21st Cent. Washington) "Morn

08/03/2026

I cannot believe that BOTH of the Paul Horiuchi collages in my Summer Modernism Northwest auction were found at THRIFT STORES!!!! Both are easily into the thousands of dollars each! Check them out in our online catalog at bid.mbaauction.com

08/03/2026

Place is hung and READY! For our fabulous Summer Modernism Northwest auction at Mroczek Brothers Auctioneers Auction is live-online only on Thursday August 13th and catalog is LIVE at bid.mbaauction.com

07/24/2026

Thrift store find!! This beautiful little Paul Horiuchi collage was found at a local thrift store and is going up for auction with NO RESERVE on August 13th Mroczek Brothers Auctioneers Estimate: $1,500 to $3,000

07/24/2026

A fun night at Seattle Art Fair ! Ran into many clients but family also! Great to see my cousins out there and lots of great art to view! It runs through Sunday so go check it out!