California plein-air paintings on horizon at Andrew Jones, Jan. 15-16

Guy Rose, ‘View from Arroyo Terrace, Pasadena,’ estimated at $100,000-$150,000
Guy Rose, ‘View from Arroyo Terrace, Pasadena,’ estimated at $100,000-$150,000
Guy Rose, ‘View from Arroyo Terrace, Pasadena,’ estimated at $100,000-$150,000

LOS ANGELES, Calif. – On Sunday and Monday, January 15 and 16, Andrew Jones Auctions will offer a time capsule collection of more than 550 lots of California plein air paintings, Americana, clocks, fine silver, antiques, Native American works and decorations amassed during the course of 50 years by Jack and Ellen Phillips of San Diego County, California. Absentee and Internet live bidding will be available through LiveAuctioneers.

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Fasten your seat belt for Converse’s Armchair Adventurer Auction, Apr 24

Margaret Tafoya vase, estimated at $3,000-$5,000
Margaret Tafoya vase, estimated at $3,000-$5,000
Margaret Tafoya vase, estimated at $3,000-$5,000

PAOLI, Pa. – Converse Auctions invites everyone to bid on something wild and wonderful in its Armchair Adventurer Auction, scheduled for April 24 and  beginning at noon Eastern time. Bidders in this 470-lot sale can travel virtually from the comfort of their armchairs to Asia, Africa, Europe, and the Americas. Absentee and Internet live bidding will be available through LiveAuctioneers.

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