Watch the birdie: parrot-crowned Meissen urns star at John Moran, April 12

Pair of Meissen Schneeballen porcelain covered urns, est. $8,000-$12,000
Pair of Meissen Schneeballen porcelain covered urns, est. $8,000-$12,000
Pair of Meissen Schneeballen porcelain covered urns, est. $8,000-$12,000

MONROVIA, Calif. – John Moran Auctioneers will present its first Traditional Collector auction of 2022 on April 12, featuring more than 350 lots. Absentee and Internet live bidding will be available through LiveAuctioneers.

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Collectors scoop up Native American baskets at John Moran sale

Polychrome California Mission Rattlesnake basket, $29,250
Polychrome California Mission Rattlesnake basket, $29,250
Polychrome California Mission Rattlesnake basket, $29,250

LOS ANGELES – On March 15, John Moran Auctioneers introduced the James M. Cole Collection of American Indian Art to collectors and enjoyed great success. The white-glove auction of more than 300 lots exceeded expectations, with more than half of the items in the auction lineup selling above the high estimate.

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High style underscored Moran’s Made in Mexico sale

Matl sterling silver and gem-set necklace, $5,312
Matl sterling silver and gem-set necklace, $5,312
Matl sterling silver and gem-set necklace, $5,312

LOS ANGELES – John Moran Auctioneers smashed records with its Made in Mexico Auction, which it presented during two non-consecutive days: Tuesday, February 15, and Thursday, February 17. The auction achieved a 133% result by value, with a 96% sell-through rate by lot.

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Native American baskets carry weight at John Moran sale, March 15

Polychrome California Mission rattlesnake basket, est. $5,000-$7,000
Polychrome California Mission rattlesnake basket, est. $5,000-$7,000
Polychrome California Mission rattlesnake basket, est. $5,000-$7,000

MONROVIA, Calif. – On March 15, John Moran Auctioneers will present the James M. Cole collection, featuring more than 300 lots of Native American art and artifacts. Absentee and Internet live bidding will be available through LiveAuctioneers.

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Strong lineup of modern and contemporary art at Moran, March 1

Lita Albuquerque, ‘Untitled or Auric field or Lunar Flash,’ est. $30,000-$50,000
Lita Albuquerque, ‘Untitled or Auric field or Lunar Flash,’ est. $30,000-$50,000

MONROVIA, Calif. – John Moran’s Winter Modern & Contemporary auction will take place on Tuesday, March 1. It features fewer than 50 lots, but in this case, less is more. The lineup includes solid names such as Lita Albuquerque, Charles Arnoldi and Channa Horwitz, and also a selection of prints and multiples from artists such as Roy Lichtenstein and Vija Celmins. Absentee and Internet live bidding will be available through LiveAuctioneers.

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John Moran bi-annual ‘Made in Mexico’ sale set for Feb. 15

Mata Ortiz pottery jar by Juan Quezada, est. $2,000-$3,000
Mata Ortiz pottery jar by Juan Quezada, est. $2,000-$3,000

MONROVIA, Calif. – The first of John Moran Auctioneers’ bi-annual Made in Mexico auctions for 2022, scheduled for Tuesday, February 15, will feature more than 200 lots of mostly mid-20th century Mexican jewelry from all the preeminent designers, as well as a selection of Latin and Central American art, including Guatemalan, Peruvian, and Panamanian silver, pottery and woodwork. Absentee and Internet live bidding will be available through LiveAuctioneers.

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Moran’s Art of the American West sale rides off with fine results

 Hopi Sikyatki Revival pottery Olla, $3,750 
 Hopi Sikyatki Revival pottery Olla, $3,750 
Hopi Sikyatki Revival pottery Olla, $3,750

MONROVIA, Calif. – John Moran Auctioneers rounded out the fall with its third installment of Art of the American West on November 30. The sale was so robust that a second online-only session followed the main sale making a combined total of 401 lots. The auctions showcased a wide variety of fine art, textiles, pottery, basketry and jewelry with an impressive 92% sell-through rate.

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John Moran’s California Living sale delivered West Coast vibe

Jack Cassinetto, ‘Eucalyptus Row,’ $2,000
 Jack Cassinetto, ‘Eucalyptus Row,’ $2,000

Jack Cassinetto, ‘Eucalyptus Row,’ $2,000

MONROVIA, Calif. – On November 16, John Moran Auctioneers presented buyers with a feast for the eyes in its California Living sale. From classic arts and crafts to ultramodern and everything in between, lot winners found standout pieces to compliment every part of their home or office.

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Apple-1 computer in Koa wood case achieves $500K at John Moran

Chaffey College Apple-1 personal computer in Koa wood case, $500,000
Chaffey College Apple-1 personal computer in Koa wood case, $500,000
Chaffey College Apple-1 personal computer in Koa wood case, $500,000

MONROVIA, Calif. – The John Moran auction block is still hot from the sale of the Chaffey College Apple-1 computer during the Postwar & Contemporary Art + Design auction that took place Tuesday, November 9. Several media news channels covered the piece of technological history that ultimately sold for $500,000.

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John Moran spotlights Art of the American West Nov. 30

Acoma pottery olla by Debbie Garcia Brown, est. $1,500-$2,500
Acoma pottery olla by Debbie Garcia Brown, est. $1,500-$2,500
Acoma pottery olla by Debbie Garcia Brown, est. $1,500-$2,500

MONROVIA, Calif. – John Moran Auctioneers will conduct their third Art of the American West auction of 2021 on November 30 at 10 pm Pacific time, followed Art of The American West Online sale at 2 pm Pacific time. The sale brings fresh-to-market Western art and sculpture in both historical and contemporary genres, as well as healthy selections of Native American jewelry, textiles, baskets, and pottery. Absentee and Internet live bidding will be available through LiveAuctioneers.

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