Quirky California-based artist Ira Yeager aimed to please

In December 2020, this painting of a couple from Ira Yeager’s popular Neo Veneto series, titled ‘1795 Portrait,’ achieved $38,000 plus the buyer’s premium and a world auction record for the artist. Image courtesy of Turner Auctions + Appraisals and LiveAuctioneers.

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In December 2020, this painting of a couple from Ira Yeager’s popular Neo Veneto series achieved $38,000 plus the buyer’s premium, which is the record price for the artist. Image courtesIn December 2020, this painting of a couple from Ira Yeager’s popular Neo Veneto series, titled ‘1795 Portrait,’ achieved $38,000 plus the buyer’s premium and a world auction record for the artist. Image courtesy of Turner Auctions + Appraisals and LiveAuctioneers.
In December 2020, this painting of a couple from Ira Yeager’s popular Neo Veneto series, titled ‘1795 Portrait,’ achieved $38,000 plus the buyer’s premium and a world auction record for the artist. Image courtesy of Turner Auctions + Appraisals and LiveAuctioneers.

NEW YORK — Those who foolishly pigeonhole Ira Yeager as just another California artist will miss out on the breadth of his varied and delightful career.

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Ira Yeager duck painting could rule the roost at Turner, July 22

Ira Yeager, ‘White duck in a circle of flowers,’ estimated at $8,000-$10,000. Image courtesy of Turner Auctions + Appraisals
Ira Yeager, ‘White duck in a circle of flowers,’ estimated at $8,000-$10,000. Image courtesy of Turner Auctions + Appraisals

Ira Yeager, ‘White duck in a circle of flowers,’ estimated at $8,000-$10,000. Image courtesy of Turner Auctions + Appraisals

SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. – Turner Auctions + Appraisals will present a sale titled Fine Art, Asian Art, and Jewelry on Saturday, July 22. Offering more than 315 antique, vintage and contemporary lots, the online auction features an eclectic array of artwork, decorative arts, jewelry, coins, and more from various collectors and estates. Absentee and Internet live bidding will be available through LiveAuctioneers.

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Michaan’s offers quality selection in June 16 & 19 auctions

C.H. Meylon & Co. 14K gold and diamond pocket watch with 9K gold chain and bloodstone watch fob, estimated at $1,500-$2,500. Image courtesy of Michaan’s Auctions
Left, C.H. Meylon & Co. 14K gold and diamond pocket watch with 9K gold chain and bloodstone watch fob, estimated at $1,500-$2,500; Right, Chaim Gross, ‘Horse with Three Acrobatic Riders,’ estimated at $1,000-$2,000. Images courtesy of Michaan’s Auctions
Left, C.H. Meylon & Co. 14K gold and diamond pocket watch with 9K gold chain and bloodstone watch fob, estimated at $1,500-$2,500; Right, Chaim Gross, ‘Horse with Three Acrobatic Riders,’ estimated at $1,000-$2,000. Images courtesy of Michaan’s Auctions

ALAMEDA, Calif. – This month, Michaan’s will conduct a Gallery Auction on Friday, June 16, and a Modern Auction on Monday, June 19 that will feature the work of sought-after artists and designers such as Motherwell, Mapplethorpe, Eames, and Nakashima. Absentee and Internet live bidding will be available through LiveAuctioneers.

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Artist Ira Yeager’s beguiling treasures offered at Turner, Oct. 15

Ira Yeager, ‘1762,’ estimated at $8,000-$12,000
Ira Yeager, ‘1762,’ estimated at $8,000-$12,000
Ira Yeager, ‘1762,’ estimated at $8,000-$12,000

SAN FRANCISCO – Turner Auctions + Appraisals will present an auction from the estate of noted California artist Ira Yeager (1938-2022) on Saturday, October 15. The sale features Yeager’s artworks, plus fine art, decorative arts, furniture and more from his vast collection and estate, which encompasses multiple residences. In addition, lots from Yeager’s personal collection of found objects amassed during many years – what he called “objects trouves” – will go up for bid. Absentee and Internet live bidding will be available through LiveAuctioneers.

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Library to benefit from Turner’s sale of Dali ‘Puzzle of Life’ litho

Salvador Dali, ‘The Puzzle of Life,’ est. $2,000-$3,000
Salvador Dali, ‘The Puzzle of Life,’ est. $2,000-$3,000
Salvador Dali, ‘The Puzzle of Life,’ est. $2,000-$3,000

SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. – Turner Auctions + Appraisals will present a Fine Art, Asian Art, Jewelry & More auction on Saturday, April 16. The sale offers a wide range of American and European paintings from the 17th to the 21st centuries; noted artists include Ira Yeager, Salvador Dali, Thomas Hill, William Posey Silva, Marjorie Jane Reed and German Grobe. Absentee and Internet live bidding will be available through LiveAuctioneers.

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To Stephen Turner, variety is the spice of auctions

Stephen Turner holds a Book of Hours offered in a January 2022 auction that realized $14,000 plus the buyer’s premium. Image courtesy of Turner Auctions + Appraisals.
Stephen Turner holds a Book of Hours offered in a January 2022 auction that realized $14,000 plus the buyer’s premium. Image courtesy of Turner Auctions + Appraisals.

Stephen Turner holds a Book of Hours offered in a January 2022 auction that realized $14,000 plus the buyer’s premium. Image courtesy of Turner Auctions + Appraisals.

SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO – Stephen Turner, founder of Turner Auctions + Appraisals, hails from Canada and spent the early years of his career in the auction business working as an appraiser and specialist with auction houses in Vancouver and Victoria. After relocating to San Francisco in 1991, he worked for Butterfield & Butterfield, one of the country’s oldest auction houses, before and after it was acquired by eBay and then Bonhams. In 2004, Turner opened an auction and appraisal consulting firm, and, seven years ago, the company began hosting online-only auctions. His namesake firm specializes in fine arts, decorative arts, Asian and Southwest arts, toys, photography and prints, jewelry, militaria and books and manuscripts. Here is our recent conversation with Stephen Turner.

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Turner celebrates holiday season with festive Dec. 11 auction

Buccellati diamond and 18K bi-color gold ring, est. $1,000-$1,500
Buccellati diamond and 18K bi-color gold ring, est. $1,000-$1,500
Buccellati diamond and 18K bi-color gold ring, est. $1,000-$1,500

SAN FRANCISCO – Turner Auctions + Appraisals is pleased to present a Holiday Auction on Saturday, December 11, featuring 320 lots of fine and decorative art, Asian art and antiques, silver and jewelry. Absentee and Internet live bidding will be available through LiveAuctioneers.

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Tiffany, Jensen, Herter Bros. please bidders at Michaan’s Oct. 15 sale

Tiffany Studios cameo glass vase, $6,000

 

Tiffany Studios cameo glass vase, $6,000
Tiffany Studios cameo glass vase, $6,000

ALAMEDA, Calif. – The Theme and Variations Auction, a new entry on Michaan’s annual auction calendar, saw more than 100 active participants on October 15. Michaan’s was thrilled with the activity as well as the auction results.Continue reading

Michaan’s reviews 200 Years of Decorative Arts in Oct. 15-16 auction series

Undated James Lovera vase, est. $1,000-$1,500
Undated James Lovera vase, est. $1,000-$1,500
Undated James Lovera vase, est. $1,000-$1,500

ALAMEDA, Calif. – Michaan’s October auction calendar will meet the high demand for fine art and Asian art, estate furnishings and decorations, and fine jewelry. The auction house will hold a special event on October 15, dubbed Theme and Variations: 200 Years of Decorative Arts featuring Property from a Distinguished Alameda Estate. On October 16, it will conduct one of its beloved Gallery auctions. Absentee and Internet live bidding for both will be available through LiveAuctioneers.

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Yvaska art pottery collection headlines Turner Apr 24 sale

Ira Yeager's 2005 canvas ‘Indian Portrait, Chief with Headdress and Trout,’ estimated at $20,000-$30,000
Ira Yeager’s 2005 canvas ‘Indian Portrait, Chief with Headdress and Trout,’ estimated at $20,000-$30,000

SAN FRANCISCO – Turner Auctions + Appraisals will present Fine Art, Silver, Art Pottery & Art Glass in its online auction starting at 10:30 am Pacific time on April 24. The sale offers 260 lots of art and decorative arts from the 16th to 21st centuries from the U.S., Europe, and Asia, and showcases the personal art pottery collection of Steven Yvaska, a noted writer, speaker, appraiser, and advisor on antiques from the San Francisco Bay Area. Absentee and Internet live bidding will be available through LiveAuctioneers.

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