Affordably priced paintings to be offered at John Moran Auctioneers Aug. 8

Hans Zimmer’s (1910-1996, Los Angeles) sweeping oil painting of a steam engine passing through a factory yard will be offered during Moran’s Aug. 8 Studio Fine Art Auction with a $2,000-$3,000 estimate. John Moran Auctioneers image

 

MONROVIA, Calif. – John Moran Auctioneers is rounding out the last of the summer months with a two-session studio auction. The decorative art auction will begin at 3 p.m. Pacific time, and the fine art session is set to start at 6 p.m. Absentee and Internet live bidding is available through LiveAuctioneers.

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Rare 16th century helmet hits $7,675 at Mohawk Arms auction

This rare 16th-century Spanish or Italian morion was the top lot of the auction, selling for $7,675. Mohawk Arms Inc. image

 

BOUCKVILLE, N.Y. – A rare 16th century Spanish or Italian combed morion sold for $7,675 to take top lot honors at Mohawk Arms Inc.’s Militaria Auction #77, a catalog and Internet sale held June 16-17. Absentee and Internet live bidding was available through LiveAuctioneers.

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Pasadena’s art, gardens and history make a picturesque LA side trip

The Gamble House, designed by Charles and Henry Greene, is an outstanding example of American Arts and Crafts style architecture. The house was designated a National Historic Landmark in 1978, and is now owned by the City of Pasadena. Tours are conducted Thursday through Sunday. This file is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 3.0 Unported license.

 

PASADENA, Calif. (AP) – Most visitors to Los Angeles head to Hollywood, Venice Beach or Santa Monica. But if you’re in the mood for stunning gardens, first-class art and historic architecture without the crowds and traffic, consider Pasadena.

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