![18th Century Sino-Tibetan style Thangka, Buddha: Depicting the lord Buddha surrounded by scenes from the former Buddha's lives, gouache and gold paint on canvas, painted image size: 40'' H x 23.5'' W, silk fabric frame size: 67.5'' H x 34.5'' W, est](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/255/93617/47771332_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1474330201)
John Moran Auctioneers, Inc.
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Founded in 1969, John Moran Auctioneers is a trusted, full-service auction house with an international reach. Because we are a family owned and operated company, our clients are afforded the benefits of an approachable and personal touch often lost in today's marketplace. Our model also makes us more adaptable, allowing us to specifically tailor our services to the needs of each client.
This boutique business model has been proven to yield results; Moran's regularly sets world auction records, and we are always pushing the envelope when it comes to new and exciting specialty auctions, single-consignor sales, and other specialized services.
Our collective experience, belief in the property we offer, and the high standards to which we hold ourselves ensures our clients will receive the highest level of service.
We offer a wide range of specialty auctions, including California & American Fine Art, Prints & Multiples, 20th Century Art + Design, Fine Jewelry and Timepieces, Traditional Collector, Art of the American West, Turn of the Century Design, and many more.
While well-known for our flagship California & American Fine Art Auctions, Moran's is also at the forefront of highlighting under-represented artists; our Women in Art and Studio Fine Art Auctions have proven immensely popular and offer works by artists at a wide range of price points, appealing both to the established and emerging collector.
Our state-of-the-art facility in Old Town Monrovia was specifically designed with our clients' experience in mind, offering an inviting and safe environment in which to display and store your property or host special events. Downtown Monrovia offers a fun and lively atmosphere and provides those who visit us a myriad of shopping and dining options.
Upcoming Auctions from John Moran Auctioneers, Inc.
ReDesigned
John Moran Auctioneers is pleased to present their ReDesigned auction. Featuring more than 300 lots, ReDesigned celebrates design! An interior designer?s dream, this sale is an exciting and eclectic collection of styles and genres from Mid-Century, Postmodern, Hollywood Glamor, Hollywood Regency, 70?s Chic Revival, and Industrial as well as a fine collection of art glass, multiples, oil paintings and sculptures. Highlighted artists are Eyvind Earle, Romain (Ert?) de Tirtoff, and Tarmo Pasto. Esteemed designers like Christian Liaigre, Phillippe Starck, Hans Wegner, Isamu Noguchi, and Tobia Scarpa are featured. Rounding off this must-see auction is a Wurlitzer ?Bubble? jukebox and Chris Hemsworth?s People?s Choice Awards trophy!Bidder Reviews for John Moran Auctioneers, Inc. (428)
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DerkTomball, TX
May 12, 2024
Try to get an estimate for the in house shipping. I didn't think it would be as expensive as it was.
They provide a shipping service but as I learned if at all possible pick up winnings in person if possible to save on shipping.
![A Gebruder Resch "Remember" Vienna regulator wall clock](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/255/324288/174538677_1_x.jpg?height=94&quality=70&version=1)
KaraPortland, OR
May 12, 2024
![Alexander Calder (1898-1976), Los Angeles County Museum of Art exhibition poster, 1965](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/255/324288/174538839_1_x.jpg?height=94&quality=70&version=1)
KarenSherman Oaks, CA
May 01, 2024
Excellent Experience from beginning to delivery!
Excellent Experience from beginning to delivery!
![Victor Salmones (1937-1989), Male and female hanging torsos](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/255/310174/165923659_1_x.jpg?height=94&quality=70&version=1)
BeckyArtesia, NM
Apr 02, 2024
Items was as described and great condition
The item was as described, and was shipped in a timely manner and was very well packaged to protect it. Thank you.
![A Navajo sterling silver and set stone concho belt](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/255/320470/172198871_1_x.jpg?height=94&quality=70&version=1)
RichardLa Grange Park, IL
Mar 19, 2024
Very Secure Packaging
The folk art piece I bought was very carefully and securely shipped in bubble wrap and styrofoam. The piece was easy to unwrap and arrived safely. I am very pleased with the shipping experience.
![Carl McKenzie (1905-1998), Topless server, 1988](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/255/318741/171088232_1_x.jpg?height=94&quality=70&version=1)
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Mar 19, 2024
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Very smooth and efficient end to end-from catalog to registration to bidding to payment to shipping. Would be hard pressed to suggest improvements.
![Sascha Brastoff (1917-1993), Abstract sculpture](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/255/318741/171088081_1_x.jpg?height=94&quality=70&version=1)
jBuellton, CA
Feb 29, 2024
Seamless process, excellent photography & accurate descriptions. Very nice people.
Moran's auctions are always interesting and informative, excellent photography, easy to navigate site, they work hard to make the process easy. Very nice, friendly & efficient staff.
![Two Tlaquepaque pottery jars and a Tonala pottery plate](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/255/316053/169483122_1_x.jpg?height=94&quality=70&version=1)
Past Auctions from John Moran Auctioneers, Inc.
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See All![18th Century Sino-Tibetan style Thangka, Buddha: Depicting the lord Buddha surrounded by scenes from the former Buddha's lives, gouache and gold paint on canvas, painted image size: 40'' H x 23.5'' W, silk fabric frame size: 67.5'' H x 34.5'' W, est](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/255/93617/47771332_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1474330201)
![Fong Chung-Ray (1934 - * Chinese): "89-32," 1989 Acrylic on canvas Signed, numbered and dated in Chinese lower right, signed and dated again verso: Chung-ray Fong 36" H x 48" W Provenance: Carmel Gallery of Modern Art, Carmel, CA. Acqu](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/255/129665/65976601_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1539985519)
![A large Chinese porcelain fish bowl: 20th century Exterior with blue and and brown foliate and shell designs throughout 19'' H x 27'' Dia. Provenance: Private Collection, Malibu, CA.](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/255/106658/54808791_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1501003023)
![A Deniere and Cailleaux bronze mantle clock: Third quarter 19th century, the dial signed ''Deniere / F.t de bronzes / a Paris'', the two-train movement stamped ''2982 / Deniere / a Paris'' and ''Cailleaux'', surmounted by a patinated bronze figu](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/255/74898/38905364_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1436575961)
![A gent's Tiffany / Patek Philippe pocket watch: The circular dial signed ''Tiffany & Co. Switzerland'', with black Arabic hour numerals, black minute track and sub-seconds dial, attached to a 29 jewel minute repeating movement No. 197662, signed 'P](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/255/48485/22463576_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1385593021)
![A Japanese giltwood figure, Amida Buddha: Circa 1930s, depicted seated in lotus position, with enameled eyes, backed by a pierced foliate mandorla and seated on an elaborately carved and gilt double-lotus base on a stepped circular plinth, 50](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/255/95670/48771204_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1477953722)
![A Steinway & Sons model D concert grand piano: 1947 serial #322150, further marked: B532, interior marked: D / 322150, the soundboard signed in pencil to underside: Magnuson The ebonized case on square tapering legs terminating in spade feet on ca](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/255/104874/53715093_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1496779432)
![A Hopi gold cuff bracelet, Charles Loloma: Signed for Charles Loloma, a 14K gold tufa-cast cuff bangle with two off-center bezel set turquoise cabochons, interior inlaid with channel-set turquoise, coral and lapis lazuli, opening: 7/8'', overa](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/255/82246/42626836_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1447968294)
![A Buccellati .800 silver bird-form centerpiece basket: 20th century Signed to leaf and basket: Mario Buccellati, further marked: 800 Modeled as a nesting stork with molded and chased feathers and small-gauge wire down, raised on an oblong basket 10.375" H](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/255/116117/59670338_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1517615306)
![A Reed & Barton 'Francis I' sterling tea service: 1945, Taunton, MA, each piece with maker's mark and further marked ''Sterling'' and ''Francis I'', comprising: a tray (1.5'' H x 30'' W x 22''D), a tipping kettle on stand (14'' H x 10'' W x 6.75''),](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/255/34172/13974840_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1351715302)
![George Inness N.A. (1825-1894 New York, NY): Landscape with trees and afterglow, signed and dated lower right: G. Inness / 1891, oil on canvas, 24'' H x 18'' W, est: $4000/6000 Provenance: Private Collection, Santa Barbara, CA](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/255/100600/51317719_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1487963714)
![Antanas Zemaitis (1876-1966 Lithuanian): Campers in a valley landscape, signed and dated lower right: A. Zemaitis / 23, oil on canvas, 24'' H x 33.5'' W, est: $7000/9000 Provenance: Estate, New Jersey](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/255/74898/38905210_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1436575961)
![A ladies Patek Philippe ''Twenty-4'' gold wristwatch: 2000s Ref:4910/11 Dial: Rectangular "Chocolate Dream" dial, Roman numeral & diamond hour markers, signed: Patek Philippe / Genève Movement: 6 jewel, Cal: E15, #1668209, quartz movement, signed: P](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/255/131564/66880442_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1542609710)
![Che Chuang (1934-* Michigan / China): Abstract expressionist scene, signed in Chinese and dated lower right: 81, numbered verso: 8113, oil or acrylic on canvas, 25'' H x 32'' W, est: $5000/8000 Provenance: Private Collection, Santa Clarit](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/255/94532/48214755_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1475537338)
![Dave McGary (1958-2013 Ruidoso, NM): ''Bounty of Gray Hawk'', polychromed bronze standing American Indian warrior, signed, dated, numbered and with the artist's thumbprint on the verso base: Dave McGary / 1997 / 11/30, 33'' H x 29'' W x](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/255/94532/48214643_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1475537338)
![A Russian silver & enamel tea set, Semenova: Circa 1899 - 1908, with left-facing kokoshnik and maker's mark of Maria Semenova, 84 standard silver and cloisonne enamel, comprising: a sugar bowl with swing handle (with handle down 1.875'' H x 4.75](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/255/37979/16205073_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1362081345)
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