MONROVIA, Calif. – John Moran Auctioneers‘ Postwar & Contemporary Art + Design sale, scheduled for November 9, is dynamic in every way. Absentee and Internet live bidding will be available through LiveAuctioneers.
MONROVIA, Calif. – John Moran’s Traditional Collector sale took place on September 28, and delivered a captivating array of genres and materials ranging from silver, textiles, and furniture to decorative objects and timepieces.
MONROVIA, Calif. – On September 14, John Moran Auctioneers had its third offering of Modern and Contemporary works this year most of which hailed from The Blake Byrne Collection. The late television executive producer was a formidable collector who called both Paris and Los Angeles home and his impeccable taste for contemporary cutting-edge works traveled with him. The sale was composed of several internationally known artists including Jim Shaw, Rita McBride, Takashi Murakami, Joshua Nathanson, Neil Farber, Susanna Coffey, Serban Savu, and Paul P.
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.
MONROVIA, Calif. – John Moran Auctioneers’ Traditional Collector sale will take place on September 28 starting at noon Pacific time, and the 239 lots offered will not disappoint. A unique statement piece awaits every taste, ranging from Continental porcelain, Tiffany Favrile glass, to a sizeable collection of timepieces. There will also be a diverse selection of Caucasian and Persian textiles, Erte bronzes, and French furniture ready to enliven any interior. In addition, we are pleased to present pieces from the Blake Byrne collection and the estate of Paul Leon of Beverly Hills, California. Absentee and Internet live bidding will be available through LiveAuctioneers.
MONROVIA, Calif. – John Moran’s Fall Contemporary Sale will take place on September 14, beginning at noon Pacific time. Absentee and Internet live bidding will be available through LiveAuctioneers.
MONROVIA, Calif. – There was plenty of excitement at John Moran Auctioneers in the days leading up to two of our most successful sales of the year, Postwar & Contemporary Art + Design and Prints & Multiples. Not one, but two auction world records were set at the sale and the first belonged to the Hans Jorgensen Wagner AT-33 sewing table, from circa 1960. The teak oak table that boasted drop-leaf sides and a pull-out inset basket was estimated at $1,000-$1,500, but sold for $3,125. The second world record was set with the citrus orange Made In California screenprint by revered Los Angeles artist, Edward Ruscha. The well-known print, produced in an edition of only 100, incited fierce bidding from online auction goers, as well as from nearly every phone available. Estimated at $50,000-$70,000, the stunning 1971 Ruscha piece sold for $100,000.
MONROVIA, Calif. – On May 25, the spirit of the wild west flowed through the 10,000-square-foot showroom at John Moran Auctioneers during its Art of the American West sale. Cowboys and American Indians played nicely through paintings and bronze sculptures, but there was a showdown of epic proportions between bidders participating on every platform available. Beautiful hand-woven rugs, blankets, and baskets had a 100% sell-through rate, and contemporary Western artwork earned its place next to historical depictions of the West, placing bright splashes of color next to rich browns and reds.
MONROVIA, Calif – The Studio Fine and Decorative Arts sale took place on May 18 and 19 and made for an exciting two days at John Moran Auctioneers. In the days leading up to the sale, the showroom walls were filled with paintings, and you could not walk more than a few feet without encountering impressive furniture or notable decorative art objects. Buyers were able to select from distinguished makers such as Tiffany Studios and Lalique, while fine art lovers had many prominent artists to choose from.