Western art finds favor at John Moran’s Aug. 31 specialty sale

John William Hilton, ‘Desert Hideaway,’ $7,500
John William Hilton, ‘Desert Hideaway,’ $7,500

MONROVIA, Calif. – On August 31, John Moran Auctioneers presented a curated selection of Western-themed fine art and bronzes along with a treasure-trove of American Indian jewelry, baskets, textiles and pottery. The second Art of the American West auction of the year was a clear success with a 95% sell-through rate with more than 70 lots selling well above their high estimates.

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