In 2021, Linda introduced the idea of creating an annual offering of a singlular piece from her private collection of her work. Every year the offer will be announced in late January and released on her birthday, April 14. This year, the 2021 inaugural offering, Neck Collar No. 46 from 2018 went to Suzanne Perrault of Rago Arts and Auction Center [Below]. Suzanne owns several pieces by Linda including three Floral Series necklaces and two Neck Collars. She speaks here about her Birthday surprise this year and the matching earrings Linda created specially for her.
“I have gotten so many compliments on these pieces - mostly from people who aren’t familiar with Linda MacNeil’s work and are not collectors of contemporary glass - they just know good design and fine craftsmanship” — Suzanne Perrault
“I am so happy that my Neck Collar is now part of the Rago collection. Suzanne has been a champion of contemporary glass artists for many years and I have always considered it an honor to be included in her personal collection.” — Linda MacNeil
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About Suzanne Perrault
Suzanne Perrault heads the Rago Arts and Auction Center’s Cataloguing Department and co-directs its sales of 20th//21st Century Design. She and partner David Rago are also private dealers, appearing at antique shows nationally and receiving clients by appointment. She is an author who lectures nationally and an expert appraiser for the hit PBS series, Antiques Roadshow, where she specializes in decorative ceramics and porcelain. Suzanne particular specialty is the art tile, an interest inspired by the tiles adorning the walls of New York’s subway stations.
Her passion for contemporary glass started in the 2000s. David Rago describes particular favorite artists of hers in the clip below.
[Above] Suzanne talks more about her passion for contemporary glass while showing some pieces about to be auctioned.
Neck Collar No.46, 2018. Acid polished plate glass. Vitrolite glass. Rhodium plated brass. 5 1/4 x 8 x 3/4 inches. Private Collection