Serbian medal, diamond ring outshine all others at Michaan’s sale

Serbian Order of the Star of Karageorge medal, $4,612
Serbian Order of the Star of Karageorge medal, $4,612
Serbian Order of the Star of Karageorge medal, $4,612

ALAMEDA, Calif. – Michaan’s monthly gallery auction, which took place September 17, comprised decorative arts spanning an array of cultures and styles, including painted Russian icons, African masks and figures, framed Disney celluloids, a variety of designer jewelry and many genres of Chinese pottery and carvings.

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Global art selection pleased bidders at Michaan’s

Henrietta Berk, ‘Self-Portrait,’ $9,225
Henrietta Berk, ‘Self-Portrait,’ $9,225
Henrietta Berk, ‘Self-Portrait,’ $9,225

ALAMEDA, Calif. – The Michaan Auctions’ monthly Gallery Auction that was held on Saturday, August 20 was a thorough success. The sale featured an extensive selection of 20th-century American art, including two pieces by Henrietta Berk (American, 1919-1990), a mural by Warren Chase Merritt (American, 1897-1968) and an array of works by Haig Patigian (American and Armenian, 1876-1950). In the Asian art arena, a painted scroll attributed to Zhang Daqian (Chinese, 1899-1983) triumphed, achieving $23,370.

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Michaan’s offers broad selection in Aug. 20 Gallery Auction

Henrietta Berk self-portrait, est. $1,000-$2,000
Henrietta Berk self-portrait, est. $1,000-$2,000
Henrietta Berk self-portrait, est. $1,000-$2,000

ALAMEDA, Calif. – On Saturday, August 20, Michaan’s Auctions will hold its monthly Gallery Auction. It will present an array of items from every genre and period, including a Henrietta Berk self-portrait, a Persian Rosicrucian rug, Haig Patigian artworks and a 2.20-carat VS1 diamond. Absentee and Internet live bidding will be available through LiveAuctioneers.

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Chinese Jun wares, Peter Max art led the pack at Michaan’s July auction series

Chinese Jun ware planter and stand, $14,760

 

Chinese Jun ware planter and stand, $14,760
Chinese Jun ware planter and stand, $14,760

ALAMEDA, Calif. – Michaan’s July 16 Gallery Auction proved to be one of the auction house’s most successful sales of the year, with a total estimated value above $400,000. The strong results were driven by several works by German-American artist Peter Max (b. 1937-), a wide selection of Chinese Jun ware and a double eagle gold coin pendant necklace.

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Michaan’s July 16 sale presents generous range of treasures

Chinese famille rose porcelain bowl, est. $1,000-$1,500
Chinese famille rose porcelain bowl, est. $1,000-$1,500
Chinese famille rose porcelain bowl, est. $1,000-$1,500

ALAMEDA, Calif. – On Saturday, July 16, Michaan’s Auctions will hold its monthly gallery sale. An engraved gold and steel shield, a flapper dress dating to circa 1925, a ring featuring a 2.25 carat-diamond and Chinese ceramics are only some of the highlights on offer. Absentee and Internet live bidding will be available through LiveAuctioneers.

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Michaan’s to host eclectic Gallery Sale, Feb. 19

14K yellow gold bejeweled ballerina brooch, est. $300-$500
14K yellow gold bejeweled ballerina brooch, est. $300-$500
14K yellow gold bejeweled ballerina brooch, est. $300-$500

ALAMEDA, Calif. – On Saturday, February 19, Michaan’s will conduct a Gallery Auction laden with art, furniture, decorative arts, Asian art and jewelry. Absentee and Internet live bidding will be available through LiveAuctioneers.

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Banksy’s ‘Girl with Balloon’ soared to $174K at Michaan’s

Banksy, ‘Girl with Balloon,’ $174,000
Banksy, ‘Girl with Balloon,’ $174,000
Banksy, ‘Girl with Balloon,’ $174,000

ALAMEDA, Calif. – Michaan’s Auctions held two successful sales in December, capping a fourth quarter of highly anticipated events with phenomenal results. “These are exciting times in the auction business,” said founder and CEO, Allen Michaan. “We are reaching more buyers than ever before, and our team is bringing fantastic property to them, from distinguished clients we are so proud to represent.” Banksy’s Girl with Balloon was the top lot in Michaan’s Winter Fine Sale on December 17. Purchased in the early 2000s at a flash warehouse sale held in London by Banksy, the screenprint  realized $174,000. Girl with Balloon was accompanied by a new certificate of authenticity from Banksy’s Pest Control Office.

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Michaan’s Dec. 17 selection ranges from baubles to Banksy

Art Deco Tiffany & Co. emerald, diamond and platinum ring, est. $4,000-$6,000
Art Deco Tiffany & Co. emerald, diamond and platinum ring, est. $4,000-$6,000
Art Deco Tiffany & Co. emerald, diamond and platinum ring, est. $4,000-$6,000

ALAMEDA, Calif. – Michaan’s will offer Banksy’s Girl with Balloon in its winter auction slated for Friday, December 17. The final month of 2021 will actually bring two exciting auction events to Michaan’s, with the bonus of their monthly Gallery Auction taking place on December 18. Absentee and Internet live bidding will be available for both events through LiveAuctioneers.

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Michaan’s mid-November sales led by Jacques Fath ’50s fashion

Jacques Fath circa-1950s silk plaid sleeveless dress, est. $1,000-$1,500
Jacques Fath circa-1950s silk plaid sleeveless dress, est. $1,000-$1,500
Jacques Fath circa-1950s silk plaid sleeveless dress, est. $1,000-$1,500

ALAMEDA, Calif. – Fine estate property and investment-quality art, antiques and collectibles will be offered in four separate auction events at Michaan’s Auctions in November. The monthly Gallery Auction on November 13 will be preceded by two specialty sales on November 12: the Coin Auction, which starts at 10 am Pacific time, and the auction of Historic Costumes and Textiles, taking place at 1 pm Pacific time. Absentee and Internet live bidding will be available through LiveAuctioneers.

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