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Chinese Export French-style automation clock, signed Cheon S’Nag Comton to the mechanism, $34,375

Art, objects of superior quality drew bidders to Moran’s Traditional Collector sale

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Chinese Export French-style automation clock, signed Cheon S’Nag Comton to the mechanism, $34,375

Chinese Export French-style automation clock, signed Cheon S’Nag Comton to the mechanism, $34,375

LOS ANGELES — John Moran Auctioneers presented its first Traditional Collector sale of the year as a two-day affair on April 25 and 26. It featured more than 500 lots of Continental furnishings, French, Italian, Art Deco, lighting, clocks, fine art, bronze sculptures, Gorham Martele and Tiffany & Co. silver, Christofle Cardeilhac flatware, and pianos by Bosendorfer and Steinway. Designer furnishings on offer included pieces by Linke, Riesener, Victor Paillard, Dasson, Barbedienne and Galle.

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Multicolored sapphire and diamond triple bombe style ring in 18k gold, estimated at $4,000-$6,000

John Moran brings serious bling to Fine Jewelry & Timepieces auction, May 24

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Multicolored sapphire and diamond triple bombe style ring in 18k gold, estimated at $4,000-$6,000

Multicolored sapphire and diamond triple bombe style ring in 18K gold, estimated at $4,000-$6,000

LOS ANGELES — John Moran Auctioneers will present its spring rendition of its Fine Jewelry & Timepieces auction on Wednesday, May 24. The sale, starting at 10 am Pacific time, will feature more than 275 lots of stunning jewelry pieces and an impressive selection of watches. Absentee and Internet live bidding will be available through LiveAuctioneers.

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Iradj Moini gold-plated brooch, estimated at $800-$1,200

John Moran graces your summer with Costume & Couture Auction, May 23

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Iradj Moini gold-plated brooch, estimated at $800-$1,200

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.

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Yayoi Kusama, ‘A Pumpkin (RT),’ $56,250. Image courtesy of John Moran Auctioneers

Yayoi Kusama pumpkin print sweeps the field at John Moran

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Yayoi Kusama, ‘A Pumpkin (RT),’ $56,250. Image courtesy of John Moran Auctioneers

Yayoi Kusama, ‘A Pumpkin (RT),’ $56,250. Image courtesy of John Moran Auctioneers

LOS ANGELES — On April 11, John Moran Auctioneers presented California Living, a 382-lot sale that encompassed the California aesthetic through a diverse selection of important art and design. Highlighting the sale was the estate of Oscar and Barbara Leidenfrost, whose collection evolved across decades into an example of sophisticated California elegance. The sale included postmodern and contemporary works from Ed Ruscha, Vija Celmins, Yayoi Kusama and Robert Longo, along with turned wood vessels by Edward and Philip Moulthorp, an array of Chinese Yixing ceramic wares, Georg Jensen silver, and furnishings by Ray and Charles Eames, Richard Schultz and George Nelson.

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Edgar Alwin Payne, ‘Fishing Boats West Coast of France,’ estimated at $30,000-$40,000

Celebrate the great outdoors through fine art at John Moran, May 9

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Edgar Alwin Payne, ‘Fishing Boats West Coast of France,’ estimated at $30,000-$40,000

Edgar Alwin Payne, ‘Fishing Boats West Coast of France,’ estimated at $30,000-$40,000

LOS ANGELES — On Tuesday, May 9, John Moran Auctioneers will present its Spring California & American Fine Art auction starting at noon Pacific time. The sale will feature fresh-to-the-market artworks from private and public collections throughout California and the Southwest, along with a group of important early California works deaccessioned by the Jonathan Art Foundation of Los Angeles. Leading the sale are works by Edgar Alwin Payne, Armin Hansen, Thomas Hill, Sydney Mortimer Laurence, Carl Oscar Borg, Charles Reiffel, John George Brown, and Elmer and Marion Wachtel. Absentee and Internet live bidding will be available through LiveAuctioneers.

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Jose Benitez Sanchez, ‘A Huichol Yarn Painting,’ $4,550

John Moran’s Made in Mexico sale embraced arts of many Latin cultures

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Jose Benitez Sanchez, ‘A Huichol Yarn Painting,’ $4,550

Jose Benitez Sanchez, ‘A Huichol Yarn Painting,’ $4,550

LOS ANGELES — John Moran Auctioneers presented its latest Made in Mexico auction on April 4. Bidders near and far showed interest in the 290-lot sale, which featured fine and decorative art and jewelry from Mexico as well as Cuba, Central and South America, and some from the Los Angeles Latino community.

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Pair of French Victor Paillard jardinieres, estimated at $30,000-$50,000

John Moran raises the bar for quality with Apr. 25 Traditional Collector sale

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Pair of French Victor Paillard jardiniere, estimated at $30,000-$50,000

Pair of French Victor Paillard jardinieres, estimated at $30,000-$50,000

LOS ANGELES — John Moran Auctioneers will present its first Traditional Collector sale of the year on Tuesday and Wednesday, April 25 and April 26, starting at 10 am Central time. Moran’s will feature more than 500 lots that include a Lavar Kerman pictorial carpet, a Bosendorfer piano, French jardinieres, Tiffany & Co. silver, and artworks by Felix Ziem, Mario Korbel, Francois Boucher and Henri Beek. Absentee and Internet live bidding will be available through LiveAuctioneers.

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David Webb 18K gold rock crystal and lapis lazuli bracelet, $28,125

Santa Barbara socialite’s jewelry earned white-glove status at John Moran sale

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David Webb 18K gold rock crystal and lapis lazuli bracelet, $28,125

David Webb 18K gold rock crystal and lapis lazuli bracelet, $28,125

LOS ANGELES — On March 29, jewelry collectors, dealers and enthusiasts participated in the Jewelry from the Estate of Lady Leslie Ridley-Tree auction presented by John Moran Auctioneers. Lady Leslie Ridley-Tree was one of Santa Barbara’s most well-known philanthropists and a pillar of the community. The auction achieved one-and-a-half times the median estimate and earned white-glove status. The 85 lots offered included necklaces, earrings, bracelets, brooches and rings featuring gemstones such as sapphires, rubies, pearls, emeralds and, of course, diamonds.

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John Moran embraces California aesthetic with April 11 sale

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Yayoi Kusama, ‘A Pumpkin yB-B,’ estimated at $40,000-$60,000

Yayoi Kusama, ‘A Pumpkin yB-B,’ estimated at $40,000-$60,000. Image provided by John Moran Auctioneers

LOS ANGELES — On Tuesday, April 11, beginning at 10 am Pacific time, John Moran Auctioneers will present California Living — an auction encompassing the California aesthetic through a range of important art, furniture and decorative items. Absentee and Internet live bidding will be available through LiveAuctioneers.

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Large Tlaquepaque pottery oil jar, estimated at $1,000-$2,000

Mexican art and objects celebrated at John Moran, April 4

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Large Tlaquepaque pottery oil jar, estimated at $1,000-$2,000

Large Tlaquepaque pottery oil jar, estimated at $1,000-$2,000

LOS ANGELES — On Tuesday, April 4 at noon Pacific time, John Moran Auctioneers invites you to travel south of the border and experience the wide array of artisanal wonders in its Made in Mexico auction. This spring sale has more than 330 lots and will offer everything from fine art to folk art furniture, drink sets to saddles, and more than 150 lots of jewelry, including an impressive collection of Mexican silver designs. Featured artists and designers include Emilio Rodriguez Larrain, Arnold Belkin, William Spratling, Rene Contreraso Osio, Antonio Pineda and Matilde Poulat. Absentee and Internet live bidding will be available through LiveAuctioneers.

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