Moran’s Art + Design sale showcases contemporary street art Feb. 27

Alec Monopoly, 'A portrait of Mr. Monopoly,' estimated at $10,000-$15,000 at John Moran.

MONROVIA, Calif. — John Moran Auctioneers takes an unusual turn with a keen selection of works from contemporary street artists, mixed with classics from the likes of Jean Dufy, Alice Baber, and Doyle Lane. The Art + Design event is slated for Tuesday, February 27 and is now available for bidding at LiveAuctioneers.

A graffiti / street art sketchbook compiled in 1995-1996 by Jared (Geso) Costa (b. 1977-) is the sale’s interesting selection for the top-estimated lot. Created from three taped-together sketchbooks, the collection features hundreds of miniature ‘tags’ (spray-painted graffiti) and other designs from some of the biggest names to emerge in street art from the 1980s, 1990s, and beyond. Contributors include Shepard Fairey, KAWS, Barry (Twist) McGee, Margaret Kilgallen, Ruby Rose Neri, Jared (Geso) Costa, Mr. Element, Spie One, and Grey. The sketchbook is estimated at $30,000-$50,000.

Street artist Alec Andon (b. 1986-) is better known as Alec Monopoly, who interprets the vintage Parker Brothers Monopoly game Milburn ‘Rich Uncle’ Pennybags character in his compositions. This mixed-media on acrylic A portrait of Mr. Monopoly measures 48 by 36in and is in generally good condition. It carries an estimate of $10,000-$15,000.

Jean Dufy (1888-1964) lovingly painted the Parisian sights around him, in stark contrast to the Fauvist designs of his brother Raoul. The sale includes three works by Jean, with Street view with Sacre Coeur in the distance as the lot with the leading estimate. An undated watercolor and gouache on paper, it measures 20 by 25.25in and is estimated at $10,000-$15,000.

Two works by ceramacist Doyle Lane (1923-2002) are included. First up is a classic weed pot from the 1962-1976 period in which Lane created them. Diminutive and sporting a thick speckled blue glaze, it has an estimate of $4,000-$6,000. The second and perhaps even more interesting selection is a grouping of 157 ceramic tiles gathered from Lane’s studio after his death, and then mounted to a plywood backing. Widely exhibited, it is estimated at $15,000-$25,000.

Also on offer is Buried Treasure of the Jaguar, a 1978 watercolor on thick wove paper by abstract expressionist Alice Baber (1928-1982). It is estimated at $4,000-$6,000.

Jared (Geso) Costa sketchbook featuring numerous famous street artists, estimated at $30,000-$50,000 at John Moran.

Jared (Geso) Costa sketchbook featuring numerous famous street artists, estimated at $30,000-$50,000 at John Moran.

Alec Monopoly, 'A portrait of Mr. Monopoly,' estimated at $10,000-$15,000 at John Moran.

Alec Monopoly, 'A portrait of Mr. Monopoly,' estimated at $10,000-$15,000 at John Moran.

Jean Dufy, 'Street view with Sacre Coeur in the distance,' estimated at $10,000-$15,000 at John Moran.

Jean Dufy, 'Street view with Sacre Coeur in the distance,' estimated at $10,000-$15,000 at John Moran.

Doyle Lane, Weed Pot, estimated at $4,000-$6,000 at John Moran.

Doyle Lane, Weed Pot, estimated at $4,000-$6,000 at John Moran.

Jim Bunte

Jim Bunte

Jim Bunte has worked in editorial, design and the toy and auction industries for more than 30 years. He co-founded Auction Central News in 2007.

Moran’s Art + Design sale was topped by a juicy Raimond Staprans original

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MONROVIA, Calif.— A 1995 original by Raimond Staprans blew past its estimate to achieve what may be a record for the well-known San Francisco Bay Area artist at Moran’s August 29 Art + Design auction.

Billed by the firm as having top lots from prominent collections, institutions and galleries, the sale featured a large number of strongly performing lots from across all collecting categories, with most coming from the realm of fine art.

Raimond Staprans (b. 1926-) immigrated from Latvia to the United States in 1947 and eventually ended up as a student at the University of California, Berkeley, where professors Hans Hofmann and Karl Karsten guided his career. He become a major figure in the burgeoning postwar Bay Area painting movement.

Staprans’ A Study of Down-Rolling Oranges with a Staid Neon Apple, a 42 by 46.75in oil on canvas from Mendenhall Gallery in Pasadena, California, was estimated at $40,000-$60,000. Bidding drove the piece to $190,000 ($247,000 with a 30% buyer’s premium), possibly a record for the artist.

Moran had three Alice Baber (1928-1982) works in the sale. Known for her abstract expressionist creations in oil and watercolor, one lot soared above the rest. The Door to the Gate to the Bridge, a 1975 oil on canvas measuring 34 by 54in, carried an estimate of $50,000-$70,000, ultimately crossing that bridge to a $110,000 hammer ($143,000 with buyer’s premium).

Peter Max has enjoyed a long and legendary career in the world of art, moving through a variety of styles with ease. A 1970 example from the height of his Pop Art phase, Right Now, made $50,000 ($65,000 with buyer’s premium) against an estimate of $25,000-$35,000.

Furniture design was also well represented, with this 1950s-era Herman Miller Model 420 storage unit by Ray (1912-1988) and Charles Eames (1907-1978) climbing well above the $7,000-$9,000 estimate to hammer at $20,000 ($26,000 with buyer’s premium).

View the complete sale results now at LiveAuctioneers.
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Raimond Staprans, ‘A Study of Down-Rolling Oranges with a Staid Neon Apple,’ $190,000 ($247,000 with buyer’s premium) at John Moran Auctioneers.
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Alice Baber, ‘The Door to the Gate to the Bridge,’ $110,000 ($143,000 with buyer’s premium) at John Moran Auctioneers.
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Peter Max, ‘Right Now,’ 1970, $50,000 ($65,000 with buyer’s premium) at John Moran Auctioneers.
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Herman Miller Model 420 storage unit, $20,000 ($26,000 with buyer’s premium) at John Moran Auctioneers.
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Henrietta Berk, ‘Piper Island Ferry,’ $20,000 ($26,000 with buyer’s premium) at John Moran Auctioneers.
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Bid Smart: Alice Baber, once overshadowed, now seen in full color

Alice Baber’s ‘Axe in the Grove,’ a 1966 oil on canvas, achieved $275,000 plus the buyer’s premium in February 2023. Image courtesy of John Moran Auctioneers, Inc. and LiveAuctioneers.

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Alice Baber’s ‘Axe in the Grove,’ a 1966 oil on canvas, achieved $275,000 plus the buyer’s premium in February 2023. Image courtesy of John Moran Auctioneers, Inc. and LiveAuctioneers.
Alice Baber’s ‘Axe in the Grove,’ a 1966 oil on canvas, achieved $275,000 plus the buyer’s premium in February 2023. Image courtesy of John Moran Auctioneers, Inc. and LiveAuctioneers.

NEW YORK — Alice Baber (1928-1982) is said to have had a hunger for color. She was one of the most important woman Abstract Expressionist artists working at a time when the field was dominated by men such as Rothko, de Kooning and Pollock. Her biomorphic color-stained canvases, featuring hazy spheres of pure hues, are renowned for their lyrical qualities.

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John Moran anticipates a fruitful Art + Design auction, Aug. 29

Raimond Staprans, ‘A Study of Down-Rolling Oranges with a Staid Neon Apple,’ estimated at $40,000-$60,000. Image courtesy of John Moran Auctioneers
Raimond Staprans, ‘A Study of Down-Rolling Oranges with a Staid Neon Apple,’ estimated at $40,000-$60,000. Image courtesy of John Moran Auctioneers
Raimond Staprans, ‘A Study of Down-Rolling Oranges with a Staid Neon Apple,’ estimated at $40,000-$60,000. Image courtesy of John Moran Auctioneers

LOS ANGELES — On Tuesday, August 29 at noon Pacific time, John Moran Auctioneers will present its Summer Art & Design sale, featuring more than 300 lots. Absentee and Internet live bidding will be available through LiveAuctioneers. Likely top lots include works by artists Alice Baber, Raimond Staprans and Lê Phổ as well as furniture designer Adrian Pearsall.

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John Moran’s $1M Modern and Contemporary art sale set several records

Detail of Josh (SHAG) Agle’s ‘L.A. Modern (Day),’ $20,000. Image courtesy of John Moran Auctioneers
Josh (SHAG) Agle, ‘L.A. Modern (Day),’ $20,000. Image courtesy of John Moran Auctioneers
Josh (SHAG) Agle, ‘L.A. Modern (Day),’ $20,000. Image courtesy of John Moran Auctioneers

LOS ANGELES — On June 13, John Moran Auctioneers presented its bi-annual Modern & Contemporary Fine Art auction to a strong reception that propelled it to a total in excess of $1 million. It was filled with phenomenal works by many important arts of the 20th and 21st centuries and included paintings, prints and multiples, photography and sculpture. Outstanding results were achieved by Alice Baber and Panayiotis “Takis” Vassilakis as well as multiple new world auction records, the highest earned by Ivan Picelj. This sale also featured a capsule collection of works from the estate of the esteemed New York gallerist Howard Wise. Absentee and Internet live bidding was facilitated by LiveAuctioneers.

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Artful Modern & Contemporary lineup presented at John Moran, June 13

Detail of Josh (SHAG) Agle’s ‘L.A. Modern (Day),’ estimated at $5,000-$7,000. Image courtesy of John Moran Auctioneers
Josh (SHAG) Agle, ‘L.A. Modern (Day),’ estimated at $5,000-$7,000. Image courtesy of John Moran Auctioneers
Josh (SHAG) Agle, ‘L.A. Modern (Day),’ estimated at $5,000-$7,000. Image courtesy of John Moran Auctioneers

LOS ANGELES — John Moran Auctioneers will present its bi-annual Modern & Contemporary Fine Art sale on Tuesday, June 13, starting at noon Pacific time. This auction features works by important artists of the 20th and 21st centuries, including paintings, prints and multiples, photography and sculpture by Alice Baber, Jacques Lipschitz, Karl Benjamin, Joan Miro, Damien Hirst, Mary Lovelace O’Neal and Herb Ritts. This sale will also feature a capsule collection of works from the estate of the esteemed New York gallerist Howard Wise, including pieces by Charmion von Wiegand, Takis, Nam June Paik, Laszlo Moholy-Nagy and Peter Hujar. Absentee and Internet live bidding will be available through LiveAuctioneers.

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LA design marketplace consigns prizes to Abell auction, May 20-21

Alice Baber, ‘Storm of the Rainbow,’ estimated at $20,000-$30,000. Image courtesy of Abell Auction Co.

 

Alice Baber, ‘Storm of the Rainbow,’ estimated at $20,000-$30,000. Image courtesy of Abell Auction Co.
Alice Baber, ‘Storm of the Rainbow,’ estimated at $20,000-$30,000. Image courtesy of Abell Auction Co.

LOS ANGELES – An assortment of coveted items from the design marketplace Fat Chance Los Angeles and the personal favorites of its founder, Jeff Schuerholz, will highlight Abell Auction Co.’s Fine Art, Jewelry & Fine Furnishings sale on Saturday, May 20, and Sunday, May 21. Bidding starts at 9 am Pacific time each day of the online auction, which features more than 500 lots. Absentee and Internet live bidding will be available through LiveAuctioneers.

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Artworks by prominent women artists in spotlight at Hindman, April 19

Howardina Pindell, ‘Untitled #83,’ estimated at $40,000-$60,000. Image courtesy of Hindman
Howardina Pindell, ‘Untitled #83,’ estimated at $40,000-$60,000. Image courtesy of Hindman
Howardina Pindell, ‘Untitled #83,’ estimated at $40,000-$60,000. Image courtesy of Hindman

CHICAGO – A pair of works by Howardena Pindell will highlight Hindman’s Wednesday, April 19 Post War & Contemporary Art auction. The remarkable dot collages anchor a group of artworks by prominent women artists, including Magdalena Abakanowicz, Miyoko Ito, Gertrude Abercrombie and Alice Baber. Powerful works by Kerry James Marshall, Leon Polk Smith, Jack Bush and Winfred Rembert will also be featured. Absentee and Internet live bidding will be available through LiveAuctioneers.Continue reading

1976 Alice Baber artwork leads impressive lineup at John Moran, Feb. 28

Alice Baber, ‘Axe in the Grove,’ estimated at $50,000-$70,000. Image courtesy of John Moran Auctioneers
Alice Baber, ‘Axe in the Grove,’ estimated at $50,000-$70,000. Image courtesy of John Moran Auctioneers
Alice Baber, ‘Axe in the Grove,’ estimated at $50,000-$70,000. Image courtesy of John Moran Auctioneers

LOS ANGELES — February 2023 is filled with many noteworthy days: Valentine’s Day, President’s Day and also John Moran’s Art + Design sale, taking place Tuesday, February 28 at noon Pacific time. Absentee and Internet live bidding will be available through LiveAuctioneers. Containing more than 300 lots, the sale will include works by Alice Baber, Hans Burkhardt, Roy Lichtenstein, Rosangela Renno, Margaret Keane, Bruno Munari, Alex Weinstein, Wucius Wong and Pablo Picasso. The variety of furniture is also impressive, featuring designers such as George Nakashima, Philip and Kelvin LaVerne, Frank Gehry, Charles and Ray Eames, Yves Klein, Eero Saarinen, Toyoda Hiroyuki, George Nelson and Rudolph Schelling Webermann. In the realm of decorative pieces, a couple of Venini glass vases are sure to win attention, coming from designers Tina Aufiero and Gio Ponti.

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Gertrude Abercrombie painting sells for record $437K at Hindman

Gertrude Abercrombie, ‘Untitled (Woman with Tethered Horse and Moon),’ $437,500
Gertrude Abercrombie, ‘Untitled (Woman with Tethered Horse and Moon),’ $437,500
Gertrude Abercrombie, ‘Untitled (Woman with Tethered Horse and Moon),’ $437,500

CHICAGO – Hindman set a new world auction record for Gertrude Abercrombie with the sale of her 1947 painting Untitled (Woman with Tethered Horse and Moon) for $437,500. As a leader in offering works by the artist dubbed the Queen of the Bohemians, the firm broke its own auction record for the artist of $387,500, which it set in February. Abercrombie was just one of many female artists who drove Hindman’s December 14 Post-War & Contemporary Auction to strong results. It realized more than $2.044 million overall, nearly doubling its total estimate.

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