California landscapes earned healthy six-figure prices at Andrew Jones

Granville Redmond, ‘Rolling hills with California poppies,’ $237,500
Granville Redmond, ‘Rolling hills with California poppies,’ $237,500

LOS ANGELES – Bidders nationwide and around the world responded enthusiastically to the collection of Jack and Ellen Phillips of San Diego, California, which blasted through its overall estimate by more than one and a half times, totaling $1.487 million and earning white glove status in an online sale held January 15-16 by Andrew Jones Auctions.

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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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