John Moran’s Made in Mexico sale embraced arts of many Latin cultures

Jose Benitez Sanchez, ‘A Huichol Yarn Painting,’ $4,550
Jose Benitez Sanchez, ‘A Huichol Yarn Painting,’ $4,550
Jose Benitez Sanchez, ‘A Huichol Yarn Painting,’ $4,550

LOS ANGELES — John Moran Auctioneers presented its latest Made in Mexico auction on April 4. Bidders near and far showed interest in the 290-lot sale, which featured fine and decorative art and jewelry from Mexico as well as Cuba, Central and South America, and some from the Los Angeles Latino community.

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Mexican art and objects celebrated at John Moran, April 4

Large Tlaquepaque pottery oil jar, estimated at $1,000-$2,000
Large Tlaquepaque pottery oil jar, estimated at $1,000-$2,000
Large Tlaquepaque pottery oil jar, estimated at $1,000-$2,000

LOS ANGELES — On Tuesday, April 4 at noon Pacific time, John Moran Auctioneers invites you to travel south of the border and experience the wide array of artisanal wonders in its Made in Mexico auction. This spring sale has more than 330 lots and will offer everything from fine art to folk art furniture, drink sets to saddles, and more than 150 lots of jewelry, including an impressive collection of Mexican silver designs. Featured artists and designers include Emilio Rodriguez Larrain, Arnold Belkin, William Spratling, Rene Contreraso Osio, Antonio Pineda and Matilde Poulat. Absentee and Internet live bidding will be available through LiveAuctioneers.

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