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Three-piece set of Van Cleef & Arpels 18K yellow and white gold, cabochon sapphire and diamond jewelry, estimated at $12,000-$15,000

Luxe Santa Barbara jewelry collection stars at John Moran, Mar. 29

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Three-piece set of Van Cleef & Arpels 18K yellow and white gold, cabochon sapphire and diamond jewelry, estimated at $12,000-$15,000

Three-piece set of Van Cleef & Arpels 18K yellow and white gold, cabochon sapphire and diamond jewelry, estimated at $12,000-$15,000

LOS ANGELES — John Moran Auctioneers will present the jewelry collection of one of Santa Barbara’s most prolific and best-known philanthropists, Lady Leslie Ridley-Tree, on Wednesday, March 29 at 10 am Pacific time. Absentee and Internet live bidding will be available through LiveAuctioneers. Jewelry from the Estate of Lady Leslie Ridley-Tree will offer 85 lots including necklaces, earrings, bracelets, brooches and rings, featuring gemstones including large diamonds, sapphires, rubies, pearls and emeralds — and some pieces from prominent jewelry designers such as Van Cleef & Arpels, David Webb, Tiffany & Co., Henry Dunay and Boucheron.

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Alexander F. Harmer, ‘Vaqueros riding at night,’ estimated at $3,000-$5,000

John Moran’s Art of the American West sale rides again, March 14

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Alexander F. Harmer, ‘Vaqueros riding at night,’ estimated at $3,000-$5,000

Alexander F. Harmer, ‘Vaqueros riding at night,’ estimated at $3,000-$5,000

LOS ANGELES — John Moran Auctioneers will present an Art of the American West sale on Tuesday, March 14, beginning at 10 am Pacific time. The 354-lot auction will feature an exciting and robust offering of fine art for a wide range of collecting aesthetics, from historic to contemporary. There will be 60 lots of traditional and contemporary Navajo and Pueblo silver jewelry. Also on offer is a fantastic collection of framed Ganado and Tees Nos Pos blankets, stunning Pueblo pottery, and even saddles from John Wayne. Finely woven examples of California Mission, Southwest, and Pacific Northwest Coast baskets, together with a handful of beautiful Native American beadwork will round out the plentiful collectible items on offer in this auction. Absentee and Internet live bidding will be available through LiveAuctioneers.

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Alice Baber, ‘Axe in the Grove,’ estimated at $50,000-$70,000. Image courtesy of John Moran Auctioneers

1976 Alice Baber artwork leads impressive lineup at John Moran, Feb. 28

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Alice Baber, ‘Axe in the Grove,’ estimated at $50,000-$70,000. Image courtesy of John Moran Auctioneers

Alice Baber, ‘Axe in the Grove,’ estimated at $50,000-$70,000. Image courtesy of John Moran Auctioneers

LOS ANGELES — February 2023 is filled with many noteworthy days: Valentine’s Day, President’s Day and also John Moran’s Art + Design sale, taking place Tuesday, February 28 at noon Pacific time. Absentee and Internet live bidding will be available through LiveAuctioneers. Containing more than 300 lots, the sale will include works by Alice Baber, Hans Burkhardt, Roy Lichtenstein, Rosangela Renno, Margaret Keane, Bruno Munari, Alex Weinstein, Wucius Wong and Pablo Picasso. The variety of furniture is also impressive, featuring designers such as George Nakashima, Philip and Kelvin LaVerne, Frank Gehry, Charles and Ray Eames, Yves Klein, Eero Saarinen, Toyoda Hiroyuki, George Nelson and Rudolph Schelling Webermann. In the realm of decorative pieces, a couple of Venini glass vases are sure to win attention, coming from designers Tina Aufiero and Gio Ponti.

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Pair of Chanel drop earrings, estimated at $200-$300

John Moran’s Valentine’s Day sale replete with costume jewelry, luxury accessories

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Pair of Chanel drop earrings, estimated at $200-$300

Pair of Chanel drop earrings, estimated at $200-$300

LOS ANGELES — This Valentine’s Day, Tuesday, February 14, beginning at noon Pacific time, John Moran Auctioneers will present its Costume Jewelry & Luxury Accessories Online auction. This colorful sale will highlight the costume jewelry of the Dumont collection from West Hollywood. There will be vintage pieces from designers ranging from Chanel, Yves Saint Laurent, Iradj Moini, Trifari, Joseff of Hollywood and Miriam Haskell. Absentee and Internet live bidding will be available through LiveAuctioneers.

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Lalique glass aquarium sculpture, $7,500

Lalique aquarium, grand piano among top lots at John Moran sale

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Lalique glass aquarium sculpture, $7,500

Lalique glass aquarium sculpture, $7,500

LOS ANGELES — To wrap up its 2022 schedule, John Moran Auctioneers held its Winter Traditional Collector auction on December 6. Having more than 350 lots, this sale included a collection of porcelain cockatoo figures, decorative bronze sculptures, Louis XVI and Louis XV-style furniture, an impressive selection of quality silver tableware and fine art from John Frederick Herring, Sr., and Emil Prinz. Among the highlights were noteworthy items in categories including fine art, decorative art and dinnerware. But the top lot was in furniture — a gilded Gaveau grand piano.

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‘Real Housewives’ star’s diamond earrings led exciting fine jewelry sale at John Moran

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Pair of princess cut diamond stud earrings worn by Erika Jayne Girardi, $312,500

Pair of princess-cut diamond stud earrings worn by Real Housewives of Beverly Hills star Erika Jayne Girardi, $312,500

LOS ANGELES — Everyone from bidders to Bravo fans checked in on John Moran’s December 7 Fine Jewelry & Timepieces sale to see the diamond stud earrings once owned by The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills star Erika Jayne Girardi. While they were the definite stars of the show, there was also major interest in the more than 170 other treasures on offer, which included a Friedrich basketweave diamond ring, a tanzanite and diamond ring. and also gold wristwatches by Cartier and Patek Philippe.

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Variety attracted bids at John Moran’s Art of the American West sale

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 Logan Maxwell Hagege, ‘Dry Air,’ $22,500


Logan Maxwell Hagege, ‘Dry Air,’ $22,500

LOS ANGELES — John Moran Auctioneers presented its Art of the American West sale on November 16. This auction, which consisted of more than 300 lots, featured numerous collections, including property from the estates of George David Sturges and Melinda Wayne Munoz alongside estate property from Utah, Arizona and California. Leading the sale were works by Logan Maxwell Hagege and a New West Furniture Co. Molesworth-Style sofa from the Gregory Sierra collection.

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John Marshall Gamble ‘Poppies and Lupine Near Sta. Paula,’ $34,375

Plein-air masterpieces win attention, strong bids at John Moran

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John Marshall Gamble ‘Poppies and Lupine Near Sta. Paula,’ $34,375

John Marshall Gamble ‘Poppies and Lupine Near Sta. Paula,’ $34,375

LOS ANGELES — On November 15, John Moran Auctioneers presented the autumn rendition of its California and American Fine Art sale. Leading the auction was a work by William Wendt, followed by a Theodore Earl Butler painting. Other highlighted artists included John Marshall Gamble, Colin Campbell Cooper, Margaret Keane and Christopher Blossom.

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Ceylon sapphire and diamond ring, estimated at $30,000-$40,000

Ceylon sapphire and diamond sparkler is a top pick at John Moran, Dec. 7

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Ceylon sapphire and diamond ring, estimated at $30,000-$40,000

Ceylon sapphire and diamond ring, estimated at $30,000-$40,000

LOS ANGELES — Just in time for the holidays, John Moran Auctioneers will present its Winter Fine Jewelry & Timepieces auction on Wednesday, December 7, beginning at 10 am Pacific time. Having more than 370 lots, the selection will include jewelry, timepieces, diamonds, emeralds, sapphires and gold. The first half of the auction will offer gemstone and diamond classics, and the timepieces presented include works by Gerald Genta, Cartier, Rolex and Patek Phillippe. In addition, a small collection of antique jeweled seals and boxes will be featured. The second half of the sale includes large group lots of gold and gemstone jewelry. Absentee and Internet live bidding will be available through LiveAuctioneers.

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Paul Storr Ascot Cup silver racing trophy, estimated at $30,000-$50,000

John Moran tempts traditional collectors with superb silver, Dec. 6

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Paul Storr Ascot Cup silver racing trophy, estimated at $30,000-$50,000

Paul Storr Ascot Cup silver racing trophy, estimated at $30,000-$50,000

LOS ANGELES — John Moran Auctioneers will hold its last Traditional Collector auction of the year on Tuesday, December 6, beginning at noon Pacific time. Featuring more than 350 lots, this sale will include property from the estates of George David Sturges and artist Joan Strauss Carl as well as other private estates and collections. Absentee and Internet live bidding will be available through LiveAuctioneers.

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