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In a region the size of metro Los Angeles, with its population of approximately 14 million people, one would expect to find no shortage of established fine-art auction houses catering to its millionaire moguls and movie stars, but that's not actually the case. The two big guns - Christie's and Sotheby's - no longer conduct fine art sales in SoCal, meaning the field has become all the more accessible for houses like Santa Monica Auctions, which, for the past quarter of a century, has occupied its own well-rooted proprietary niche within the local auction landscape. Founder/owner Robert Berman says his company stands alone in its area of specialty in Greater LA. "Santa Monica Auctions was established in 1984. It's the only true, independently owned and operated auction house dealing exclusively in contemporary art in Los Angeles," he told Auction Central News. "Because we've built a reputation as specialists over the past 35+ years, we're able to get very good consignments for our sales." Berman's methods are as modern as the art he sells. The gallery produces its catalog electronically and uses LiveAuctioneers.com as its Internet live-bidding provider. "Because our catalog is electronic, we're able to accept consignments right up to auction day or the day before. It can make a big difference," said Berman. (Note: A printed order of sale is given to those who personally attend Berman's auctions.) In order to attract such a high caliber of consignments, a gallery must produce results. No one can dispute SMA's ability to do just that. Asked if there's a secret to his success in achieving consistently buoyant prices for top-notch Contemporary art, Berman replied that earning the trust of consignors is an all-important factor. "The key is to get the prices and reserves low enough that true collectors can't help but bid."
 
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Anonymous

May 30, 2018
The shippers that they reccommend are ridiculously expensive. They need to include a low cost option on the list of shippers. The lowest wuote on their list was $700 to ship a small painting. The UPS store picked it up amd shipped it for $120.
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Anonymous

Jun 28, 2017
SM Auctions should consider accept major credit card payments directly and not charge a 3 % processing fee.
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Anonymous

Jun 27, 2017
Excellent auction shopping experience. Love your auction platform & it's easy to use.
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Anonymous

May 31, 2018
We did'nt received anything of our won lots until now! It's verry poor.
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Past Auctions from Santa Monica Auctions

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Date: Descending
Ruud van Empel, World #9, 2005
William Eggleston, Untitled, 1973/2005Larry Clark Dead (Billy Mann, Tulsa), 1968

SPOTLIGHT ON PHOTOGRAPHY AUCTION

Apr 26, 2014 9:48 PM EDT
United StatesSanta Monica, CA, US
Auction Ended
Andy Warhol, Jean-Michel Basquiat, 1982
Yoshitomo Nara, Doggy Radio, 2011Yoshitomo Nara, Sleepless Night (Sitting), 2007

Santa Monica Auction's Annual Fall Sale

Nov 03, 2013 9:04 PM EST
United StatesSanta Monica, CA, US
Auction Ended
195: Andy Warhol Mao FS #95, 1972
136: Yoshitomo Nara, Girl in a Box, 2001099: Jeff Koons, Blue Balloon Dog, 1995

The Last Goodbuy Auction

Nov 11, 2012 8:09 PM EST
United StatesSanta Monica, CA, US
Auction Ended
184: Banksy, Defend Capitalism, 2006
441: Unknown Artist, 
Untitled (door)398: Ed Ruscha, The Fan and It’s Surroundings, 1982

Santa_Monica_Auctions Annual Summer Sale 2012

Jun 10, 2012 9:34 PM EDT
United StatesSanta Monica, CA, US
Auction Ended
163: Andy Warhol, Mick Jagger, 1975
78: Jeff Koons, Blue Balloon Dog, 200377: Jeff Koons, Red Balloon Dog, 1995

Santa_Monica_Auctions Annual Summer Sale 2012

Jun 10, 2012 12:53 AM EDT
United StatesSanta Monica, CA, US
Auction Ended
41: Andy Warhol & Jean-Michel Basquiat
39: Alberto Vargas, Untitled (Lady in Black Dress), c. 2: Jon Hul, Original art for Crazy Horse Diva, 2011

Santa Monica Auction's The Popular Auction

Dec 11, 2011 7:01 PM EST
United StatesSanta Monica, CA, US
Auction Ended
010: Richard Avedon, Andy Warhol, Artist, New York City
035A: Shepard Fairey, Mr. Spray, 2004113: Julius Shulman, Bradbury Building, Los Angeles,

Santa Monica Auctions Annual Summer Sale

Jun 19, 2011 12:17 AM EDT
United StatesSanta Monica, CA, US
Auction Ended
017: Ron Davis, Spiral Up-Lifter, 1987
092: The MOCA Photography Portfolio (Incomplete)013: Alexander Calder, Pyramid, 1975

Santa Monica Auction's "Double-Dip" Fall Sale

Nov 07, 2010 7:20 PM EST
United StatesSanta Monica, CA, US
Auction Ended
019: Banksy, Oh My God, 2006
085: Robert Graham Moca Torso,029: Keith Boadwee, Olive Oyl Swami, 1992

Santa Monica Auctions Summer Fine Art Auction

Jun 07, 2010 3:20 PM EDT
United StatesSanta Monica, CA, US
Auction Ended
148: Ed Ruscha
17: Alighiero Boetti78: Sol Lewitt

Fall Live Public Fine Art Auction

Oct 19, 2009 2:20 PM EDT
United StatesSanta Monica, CA, US
Auction Ended
274: Ed Ruscha Hollywood Stunt People - Keaton, Chan…
139: Leon Kroll The Wrap215: Raymond Pettibon No Title (Waiting on the Darkroom

Santa Monica Auction's 25th Anniversary Sale

Jun 01, 2009 2:20 PM EDT
United StatesSanta Monica, CA, US
Auction Ended
43: Banksy Untitled ("Heavy Weaponry" stencil over
267: Richard Prince Nurse with wings349: Andy Warhol Mao

Santa Monica Auctions Annual Summer Sale

Jun 02, 2008 2:20 PM EDT
United StatesSanta Monica, CA, US
Auction Ended
148: Sol Lewitt Untitled (Single Pyramid)
152: Roy Lichtenstein Finger Pointing263: George Segal Helen – Left Hand on Hip

Santa Monica Auctions Annual Spring Sale

Jun 11, 2007 2:20 PM EDT
United StatesSanta Monica, CA, US
Auction Ended
141A: Jeff Koons
143: Mark Kostabi171: Raymond Pettibon and Gomez Bueno

Annual Fall Live Public Art Auction

Nov 20, 2006 2:20 PM EST
United StatesSanta Monica, CA, US
Auction Ended
308: Carl Von Hassler Untitled (Albuquerque Landscape)
91: Howard Finster Untitled115: Viola Frey Untitled

Annual Spring Live Public Fine Art Auction

Jun 12, 2006 2:20 PM EDT
United StatesSanta Monica, CA, US
Auction Ended
17: Jean Michel Basquiat One panel from Leonardo suite
269: William Wiley Untitled207: Robert Rauschenberg Untitled

Annual Fall Live Public Art Auction

Nov 14, 2005 2:20 PM EST
United StatesSanta Monica, CA, US
Auction Ended
129: Mary Ellen Mark Amanda and her cousin Amy, Valdese
66: Marcel Dzama - Untitled244: Terry Winters Primitive Segments

Spring Live Public Art Auction

Mar 21, 2005 2:20 PM EST
United StatesSanta Monica, CA, US
Auction Ended
7: Peter Alexander_Untitled
208: Larry Poons_Rattled204: Raymond Pettibon_Only the fine…

Pre-Holiday Art & Photography Auction

Nov 22, 2004 2:20 PM EST
United StatesSanta Monica, CA, US
Auction Ended
246: Christo Untitled (Umbrella Project Japan/USA)
410: John Register Wasteland Hotel405: Bret Price Untitled

Santa Monica Auctions

Jun 28, 2004 1:20 PM EDT
United StatesSanta Monica, CA, US
Auction Ended
139: Arthur Ollman (A lot of two) Pacific Coast Highway
164: Cindy Sherman Queen of Spades94: Todd Hido (Lot of 2) Untitled; Untitled (House with

Santa Monica Auctions

Jun 27, 2004 4:20 PM EDT
United StatesSanta Monica, CA, US
Auction Ended
290: Wilfredo Lam: Untitled
268: Joe Goode:  Two Shot Gun Prints: 2 Frame209: Peter Alexander: Untitled

Weekend Leap Year Live Public Auctions

Mar 01, 2004 4:00 AM EST
United StatesSanta Monica, CA, US
Auction Ended
112: William Mortensen: Johan the Mad
169: Unknown Photographer: Untitled (Seated M154: Louis Stettner: On a Dutch Ferry

Weekend Leap Year Live Public Auctions

Feb 29, 2004 9:00 AM EST
United StatesSanta Monica, CA, US
Auction Ended
172: David Hockney Twelve Fifteen Lithograph,
255: Frank Stella Talldega Three III, from Ci140: Enzo Cucchi Sparire I Etching and aquati

20th Century Modern and Contemporary Fine Art

Jun 02, 2003 2:20 PM EDT
United StatesSanta Monica, CA, US
Auction Ended
45: Robert Graham
50: Ed Ruscha 28: Keith Haring

20th Century Modern and Contemporary Fine Art

Jun 01, 2003 7:20 PM EDT
United StatesSanta Monica, CA, US
Auction Ended
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035A: Shepard Fairey, Mr. Spray, 2004: Silkscreen on wood panel Numbered 2/2 Signed, dated and numbered on verso and recto Provenance: Lab 101 Gallery, Culver City, CA Image: 24.75 x 18.75 inches
Jun 18, 2011
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Jeff Koons, Red Balloon Dog, 1995: Porcelain with reflective metallic finish in original boxrnNumbered 707/2,300
Published by: The Museum of Contemporary Art, Los Angeles, CArnCondition: Mint, never been out of box rnSize: 10.25
Jun 09, 2012
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Robert Motherwell Three Figures, 1989: Lithograph on Somerset From the numbered edition of 80 Signed and numbered in pencil on recto Image: 55.5 x 40 inches; Framed: 58.5 x 43 inches Provenance: Motherwell Estate, Ochi Fine Art, Ketchum, I
May 31, 2015
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Louise Nevelson (1899-1988): Louise Nevelson (1899-1988) The Louise Nevelson Sculpture for the American Book Award, 1980 Painted wood multiple From the numbered edition of 100 Publisher’s label on verso with edition number
Nov 19, 2017
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George Condo (Born 1957): George Condo (Born 1957) Face II, 1982 Ink on paper Signed and dated on recto Sheet: 11.5 x 9 inches; Framed: 17.75 x 14.75 inches Provenance: Turskey & Whitney Gallery, Los Angeles, CA, tag on verso
Oct 07, 2018
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Banksy, Sale Ends Today, 2005: Silkscreen From the numbered edition of 500 Unsigned; Purchased at Barely Legal Exhibition, Los Angeles, CA in 2005 Image: 19 x 25.5 inches; Sheet: 23 x 30 inches
Nov 03, 2013
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Sam Francis (1923-1944): Sam Francis (1923-1944) Untitled, 1984 From Eight by Eight to Celebrate the Temporary Contemporary Lithograph on Rives BFK paper From the numbered edition of 250 Signed and numbered in pencil on recto
Oct 07, 2018
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Rufino Tamayo (1899-1991): Rufino Tamayo (1899-1991) Mujer, 1980 Mixografia From the numbered edition of 99 Signed and numbered in pencil on recto Sheet: 29.5 x 22 inches; Framed: 40 x 33 inches
Nov 19, 2017
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RETNA (Born 1979): RETNA (Born 1979) American Revolutionaries, 2009 Silkscreen From the numbered edition of 50 Signed, titled, numbered and dated in pencil on recto Image: 35.75 x 24 inches; Sheet: 40 x 28.25 inches; Fr
Nov 19, 2017
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Ansel Adams (1902-1984): Ansel Adams (1902-1984) Half Dome, Merced River, Winter, 1938/Printed c. 1960s From The Yosemite Special Edition Photographs Series Gelatin silver print Signed on mount recto; Stamped "Special edition
May 06, 2018
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Jean-Michel Basquiat, Untitled, 1983: Plate Ten from the Leonardo Series Screenprint on Okawara rice paper Unsigned Published by New City Editions, Venice, CA Image: 28 x 22 inches; Framed: 30 x 24.5 inches
Jun 08, 2014
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Mel Ramos (born 1935): Mel Ramos (born 1935) Leta and the Swan, 1969 Lithograph From the numbered edition of 25 Signed, numbered and dated in pencil on recto Sheet: 28 x 22 inches; Framed: 34.5 x 29 inches
May 06, 2018
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Essie Pinsker (1918-2007): Essie Pinsker (1918-2007) Interforce c. 1980's-1990's White Carrara marble 22 x 28 x 18 inches Provenance: From the Estate of Essie Pinsker
Oct 07, 2018
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