Rachel Rosenthal: Art, Theatre & Avant-Garde 2025-11-11 Auction - 125 Price Results - Abell Auction in CA
Rachel Rosenthal, Daniel J. Martinez, Soldier of Fortune PortfolioJasper Johns, B. 1930, Target with Four FacesPablo Picasso, 1881-1973, 30 Eaux-Fortes Barrees pour les Metamorphoses d'Ovide
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Los Angeles, CA, United States
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Rachel Rosenthal: Art, Theatre & Avant-Garde

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Abell Auction Co. presents The Estate of Rachel Rosenthal: Art, Theatre and the Avant-Garde. (Los Angeles, Calif. ? Nov. 4, 2025) ? Abell Auction Co. proudly showcases the estate of Rachel Rosenthal on November 11, celebrating the life and legacy of the internationally acclaimed performance artist and eco-feminist whose pioneering work bridged theater, visual art, and social engagement. Live bidding begins at 10 a.m. PST. The highly anticipated sale, featuring over 120 lots, offers an extraordinary selection of fine jewelry, original art, photographs, stage-worn garments, and personal artifacts spanning Rosenthal?s five-decade creative journey. Collectors will discover treasures from leading figures in the women?s movement and postwar modern art circles?illuminating the visionary force of an artist who redefined performance and feminist art in Los Angeles and beyond. Highlights include Rosenthal?s 1989 OBIE Award for Rachel?s Brain ($300?$500), two bespoke kimonos from her Instant Theatre era ($500?$700), and a framed display of stage performance photographs ($400?$600). Works by Rosenthal include Annunciation (1989), acrylic and mixed media on board ($600?$800), and Exodus: No More Man?s Best Friend, an oil on canvas diptych ($500?$700). Other featured artists include Head in Profile by Marc Chagall ($800?$1,200); Target with Four Faces by Jasper Johns ($7,000?$10,000); 30 Eaux-Fortes Barrees pour les Metamorphoses d?Ovide by Pablo Picasso ($6,000?$8,000); The Intimate Collage by Betye Saar ($3,000?$5,000); and Femmage by Miriam (Mimi) Schapiro ($2,000?$3,000). Jewelry and decorative arts include a French 18K gold, enamel, onyx, and diamond compact ($1,200?$1,800), a Belle Epoque Turler platinum, diamond, sapphire, and pearl watch ($400?$600), and a Belgian silver tea and coffee service by Wolfers Freres ($1,500?$2,000). The auction takes place on November 11, with live online bidding at 10 a.m. PDT.
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Group Of Unpaired Gem-set Earrings and Pin: including two 14 karat yellow gold pearl earrings and pin, and two sterling silver pearl and coral earrings; Provenance: From the Estate of Rachel Rosenthal (1926?2015), pioneering performance
0001: Group Of Unpaired Gem-set Earrings and PinEst. $100-$200
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Silver Topped Diamond Flower Brooch/Pendant: set with 89 mixed-cut diamonds [I-L/VS-SI2] weighing approximately 5.50 carats, brooch measuring 42.30 x 39.18mm, weighing 17.9 grams; Provenance: From the Estate of Rachel Rosenthal (1926?2015),
0002: Silver Topped Diamond Flower Brooch/PendantEst. $1,500-$2,000
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Georgian Pearl and Diamond Drop Earrings: earrings featuring 8 old mine set diamonds [H/SI] weighing approximately 0.75 carats; each earring set with one pear shape pearl measuring approximately 6.25mm tall, attached with drops, pave' set
0004: Georgian Pearl and Diamond Drop EarringsEst. $500-$700
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14 Karat Yellow Gold Compact: measuring approximately 43.50mm in diameter, and 10.74 mm wide; weighing 52.5 grams; Provenance: From the Estate of Rachel Rosenthal (1926?2015), pioneering performance artist, painter, and
0006: 14 Karat Yellow Gold CompactEst. $2,000-$3,000
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18 Karat Yellow Gold Portrait Brooch: including one brooch set with one portrait of a child,portrait measuring 28.65mm tall by 25.62mm wide, brooch measuring 42.25mm tall by 53.58mm wide; weighing 19.9 grams; Provenance: From the
0007: 18 Karat Yellow Gold Portrait BroochEst. $800-$1,200
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14 Karat Yellow Gold and Diamond Compact: set with multiple rose cut diamonds, monogrammed "BBR", compact measuring 58.88mm in diameter and 9.44mm wide; weighing 46.6 grams Provenance: From the Estate of Rachel Rosenthal (1926?2015),
0008: 14 Karat Yellow Gold and Diamond CompactEst. $2,000-$3,000
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18 Karat Yellow Gold Toothpick Case: measuring 80.50mm tall by 8.90mm wide by 4.90mm deep; weighing 6.2 grams; Provenance: From the Estate of Rachel Rosenthal (1926?2015), pioneering performance artist, painter, and actress, Los
0009: 18 Karat Yellow Gold Toothpick CaseEst. $200-$400
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14 Karat White Gold Ruby Flower Earrings: together earrings set with 14 round rubies weighing approximately 1.85 carats; earrings measuring 10.35mm in diameter, weighing 3.5 grams; Provenance: From the Estate of Rachel Rosenthal
0011: 14 Karat White Gold Ruby Flower EarringsEst. $200-$400
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Two Gem-set Brooches: Including one 14 karat white gold, onyx, coral, diamond, and enamel brooch, measuring 48.12x64.38mm, weighing 9.85 grams; and one sterling jade brooch measuring 62.22mm in diameter; with enamel
0013: Two Gem-set BroochesEst. $200-$400
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18 Karat Yellow Gold and Crystal Bottle: bottle measuring 4-1/8 inches tall and 1-3/4 inches wide, weighing 68.4 grams; Provenance: From the Estate of Rachel Rosenthal (1926?2015), pioneering performance artist, painter, and actress, Los
0014: 18 Karat Yellow Gold and Crystal BottleEst. $200-$400
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18 Karat Yellow Gold Chinese Enamel Compact: compact with small round diamonds and black and red enameling; measuring 2-7/8 inches long by 1-3/4 inches wide; weighing 115.4 grams; not signed or marked;
0015: 18 Karat Yellow Gold Chinese Enamel CompactEst. $3,000-$5,000
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Carved Aquamarine and Pearl Necklace: necklace comprising beaded aquamarine measuring 4.86-16.10mm in diameter, along with pearl accents measuring 5.45-5.95mm in diameter; necklace measuring approximately 38 inches long, weighing 109.2
0016: Carved Aquamarine and Pearl NecklaceEst. $300-$500
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Metal, Emerald and Bone Necklace: including emeralds with varying sizes smallest measuring 13.30mm in length and largest 26.35mm in length; necklace measuring 32 inches wearable neck length; total length from clasp to bell pendant 23
0017: Metal, Emerald and Bone NecklaceEst. $200-$300
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Two Bone and Multi-Stone Necklaces: including one bone, turquoise, and stone necklace, strung on a thin braided off-white colored cord, with attached metal pendant; endless necklace measuring approximately 30 inches long; and one brown
0018: Two Bone and Multi-Stone NecklacesEst. $100-$200
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Three Silver-Tone Amber Beaded Necklaces: each necklace comprising various forms of amber; one glass bird accented endless necklace measuring 33 inches long with large old African resin amber pendant measuring 1-1/4 inches in diameter; one
0019: Three Silver-Tone Amber Beaded NecklacesEst. $100-$200
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Three Green Stone Necklaces: with one glass bead necklace measuring 19-1/2 inches long, with metal pendant attached; and one stone beaded necklace with stone figure pendant measuring 26 inches long, and one quartz and metal
0020: Three Green Stone NecklacesEst. $100-$200
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Two Stone Necklaces: one grey stone necklace measuring 24 inches long by 1-3/8 inches wide, and with metal pendant measuring 4-3/4 inches tall by 3 inches wide; and one green quartz necklace measuring 15-3/4 inches long
0021: Two Stone NecklacesEst. $100-$200
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One Oriental Silver and Glass Bead Necklace: necklace measuring 18-1/2 inches in length; including one large panel pendant measuring 5-7/8 inches long by 2-7/8 inches wide, panel weighing approximately 59 grams; Provenance: From the Estate of
0022: One Oriental Silver and Glass Bead NecklaceEst. $50-$100
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One Omani Somt Silver Necklace: including one attached panel and kinetic flower panel fringe pendant measuring approximately 5 inches by 5 inches; necklace measuring 22 inches long, weighing 294 grams; Provenance: From the Estate
0023: One Omani Somt Silver NecklaceEst. $300-$500
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Three Silver-Tone Bangles: one silver-tone cuff measuring 7 inches inside by 1-1/4 inches wide, and one ribbed silver-tone and wood cuff measuring 7 inches by 1-1/2 inches wide; and one wood and silver-tone bangle measuring
0024: Three Silver-Tone BanglesEst. $100-$200