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John Moran’s $1M Modern and Contemporary art sale set several records
Josh (SHAG) Agle, ‘L.A. Modern (Day),’ $20,000. Image courtesy of John Moran Auctioneers
LOS ANGELES — On June 13, John Moran Auctioneers presented its bi-annual Modern & Contemporary Fine Art auction to a strong reception that propelled it to a total in excess of $1 million. It was filled with phenomenal works by many important arts of the 20th and 21st centuries and included paintings, prints and multiples, photography and sculpture. Outstanding results were achieved by Alice Baber and Panayiotis “Takis” Vassilakis as well as multiple new world auction records, the highest earned by Ivan Picelj. This sale also featured a capsule collection of works from the estate of the esteemed New York gallerist Howard Wise. Absentee and Internet live bidding was facilitated by LiveAuctioneers.
John Moran’s ReDesigned sale sports great art and design, July 11
Ars Murano glass sculpture by Mariano Moro, estimated at $1,500-$2,500. Image courtesy of John Moran Auctioneers
LOS ANGELES — On Tuesday, July 11, starting at 10 am Pacific time, John Moran Auctioneers will present its next ReDesigned sale. The auction will offer more than 400 lots featuring a kaleidoscope of styles, periods, designers and marquee names from favorite masters of 20th and 21st centuries. Absentee and Internet live bidding will be available through LiveAuctioneers.
Oscar Howe triumphed twice at John Moran’s Art of the American West sale
Left, Oscar Howe, ‘Camte Waste, No No Wa (‘Good Heart Forever’),’ $325,000; Right, Oscar Howe, ‘Koda, Nape Ciuza (‘Friend, I Shake Your Hand’),’ $225,000. Images courtesy of John Moran Auctioneers
LOS ANGELES — John Moran Auctioneers‘ June 6 Art of the American West sale brought phenomenal results, specifically in the fine art category. The star of the show was the Native American artist Oscar Howe, who is best known for his innovative and expressive depictions of traditional Dakota culture and mythology. He had two works in the sale. Each earned six-digit bids, but one achieved a new world action record for the artist at $325,000. Other standouts included a Navajo Late Classic child’s blanket, a sculpture by Allan House, Native American pottery and Hopi and Pueblo jewelry. Absentee and Internet live bidding was facilitated by LiveAuctioneers.
John Moran graces your summer with Costume & Couture Auction, May 23
Iradj Moini gold-plated brooch, estimated at $800-$1,200
LOS ANGELES — Just in time for summer parties, John Moran Auctioneers will present its Costume & Couture auction on Tuesday, May 23, starting at 10 am Pacific time. The sale features more than 400 lots of vintage and contemporary costume jewelry, handbags, accessories and luggage, and showcases designer brands such as Louis Vuitton, Chanel, Gucci, Valentino, Tom Ford, Balenciaga, Givenchy, Hermes, Judith Leiber, Miriam Haskell, Stephen Dweck, Michael Dawkins, John Hardy and Georg Jensen. Absentee and Internet live bidding will be available through LiveAuctioneers.
