Hovsep Pushman, ‘Shadows on an Ancient Wall.’ Abell Auction Co. image.
LOS ANGELES – On Sunday, May 19, Abell Auction Co. will present an important Fine Art and Antique Sale, offering over 550 lots of fine art and sculpture, antiques, silver, and quality appointments from the estate of David C. Copley and other fine collections throughout Southern California. LiveAuctioneers.com will provide Internet live bidding. The sale will begin at 10 a.m. PDT.
Copley was the president and owner of the San Diego Union-Tribune and a leading philanthropist in the San Diego arts community. Upon the death of Copley’s parents, Jim and Helen Copley, David inherited the newspaper as well as their La Jolla home, Fox Hill, which was filled with many quality antiques, paintings and appointments. Copley added to the fine collection of his parents with his own collection of 20th century design and contemporary works.
Abell is honored to offer many items from the Copley collection highlighted by Hovsep Pushman’s Shadows of an Ancient Wall (estimate $25,000-35,000), Norman Rockwell’s study for You’ve Got to Be Kidding from 1972 ($15,000-20,000), and Eugene Boudin’s pastel Les voiliers ($12,000-15,000).
Furniture and decorative arts from the Copley’s many properties including Fox Hill, Fox Hole, and homes in downtown San Diego, Borrego Springs and Chicago include an Italian Baroque walnut commode (est. $7,000-10,000), a Italian Baroque carved walnut console in the form of an American Indian ($5,000-7,000) and a pair of George II concertina-action games tables ($6,000-8,000). An important collection of 20th century design include a Majorelle marquetry bedroom suite (est. $12,000-15,000); a pair of Tiffany Studios bronze and Linenfold floor lamps ($15,000-20,000), an abalone desk set ($10,000-15,000), and turtleback Zodiac desk lamp ($6,000-8,000); an exquisite pair of Hagenauer life-size musicians ($25,000-35,000); Jorj Rual Deco lacquered mahogany cabinet ($20,000-30,000); a Carlo Bugatti walnut, bone and pewter table; Aldo Tura lacquered cabinet and much more.
Other exciting items for auction from the Copley estate include a Tiffany & Co. sterling beverage tray (est. $10,000-15,000), a set of Jensen Cactus sterling flatware ($10,000-15,000), Hollywood autographed guest books once belonging to Roland Young and Hedda Hopper; collection of Halston fashion sketches and hundreds of other quality items.
To view the fully illustrated catalog and sign up to bid absentee or live via the Internet, visit www.LiveAuctioneers.com.
For any further information or questions, contact Joe Baratta at 800-404-2235.
ADDITIONAL LOTS OF NOTE
Hovsep Pushman, ‘Shadows on an Ancient Wall.’ Abell Auction Co. image. Collection of Tiffany Studios desk lamps and accessories. Abell Auction Co. image. Norman Rockwell, study for ‘You’ve Got to be Kidding.’ Abell Auction Co. image. Franz Hagenauer, two nickel-plated bronze figures of musicians; Jorj Rual: Art Deco lacquered mahogany cabinet. Abell Auction Co. image.
