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Diamond and 18K white gold ring showcasing an unheated 16.40-carat Sri Lankan sapphire, estimated at $8,000-$12,000. Image courtesy of Michaan’s Auctions

Michaan’s delivers variety of treasures in trio of April auctions

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Diamond and 18K white gold ring showcasing an unheated 16.40-carat Sri Lankan sapphire, estimated at $8,000-$12,000. Image courtesy of Michaan’s Auctions

Diamond and 18K white gold ring showcasing an unheated 16.40-carat Sri Lankan sapphire, estimated at $8,000-$12,000. Image courtesy of Michaan’s Auctions

ALAMEDA, Calif. – In April, Michaan’s will conduct three auctions. The monthly Gallery Auction on Friday, April 14 will be followed by two new specialty sales on Monday, April 17. The first is a Collectibles Auction that will start at 10 am Pacific time, and the second is a Prints and Multiples Auction that opens at 1 pm Pacific time. Absentee and Internet live bidding will be available through LiveAuctioneers.

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18K gold jewelry suite, $7,995

Who needs leprechauns? Michaan’s March 17 sale was as good as gold

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18K gold jewelry suite, $7,995

18K gold jewelry suite, $7,995

ALAMEDA, Calif. – Michaan’s Auctions held its monthly Gallery Auction on March 17, which featured many unusual lots, such as a pair of Etruscan Revival bronze floor lamps attributed to Caldwell and a watercolor by Paul De Longpre, as well as several gold jewelry lots and a variety of fine Asian ceramics.

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Large Chinese blue and white porcelain dragon moon flask vase, estimated at $2,000-$3,000

Quality abounds in Michaan’s monthly Gallery Auction, March 17

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Large Chinese blue and white porcelain dragon moon flask vase, estimated at $2,000-$3,000

Chinese blue and white porcelain dragon moon flask vase, estimated at $2,000-$3,000

ALAMEDA, Calif. – Michaan’s Auctions will hold its monthly Gallery Auction on Friday, March 17, featuring a unique variety of lots such as a Walter and Berge pate de verre vide poche, a large Chinese blue and white porcelain dragon moon flask vase, jewelry from designers such as Tiffany & Co. and David Yurman, and Japanese tansu cabinets. Absentee and Internet live bidding will be available through LiveAuctioneers.

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Eric Sloane, ‘Storm Over Walpi,’ $5,227

Landscapes, skyscapes and ship’s binoculars made waves at Michaan’s

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Eric Sloane, ‘Storm Over Walpi,’ $5,227


Eric Sloane, ‘Storm Over Walpi,’ $5,227

ALAMEDA, Calif. – Michaan’s Auctions welcomed the New Year with its monthly Gallery Auction on January 20. Among the lots that found new homes were a set of Israeli ship’s binoculars and a pair of bronze cat sculptures that stood nearly seven feet tall, as well as American fine art, several diamond rings, and a variety of Asian carvings and ceramics.

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Illums Bolighus black leather armchair and ottoman, estimated at $8,000-$12,000

Michaan’s delivers back-to-back auctions Dec. 16

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Illums Bolighus black leather armchair and ottoman, estimated at $8,000-$12,000

Illums Bolighus black leather armchair and ottoman, estimated at $8,000-$12,000

ALAMEDA, Calif. – Michaan’s will hold several auctions in December 2022, including two on Friday, December 16. The first is the annual Winter Fine Sale, which features fine art, jewelry and antiques, among them vintage Illums Bolighus furniture and a ring with a four-carat diamond. The second is the Coin Auction, which will showcase gold and silver U.S. coins. Absentee and Internet live bidding will be available through LiveAuctioneers.

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California bear-motif fire extinguisher grenade heads to Michaan’s Oct. 14-15 sale

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Amy Nelder, ‘Casa de Munecas,’ estimated at $400-$600

Amy Nelder, ‘Casa de Munecas,’ estimated at $400-$600

ALAMEDA, Calif. – This October, Michaan’s Auctions will hold two auctions in addition to its monthly Annex Auction. On Friday, October 14, it will hold a Traditional & Old Masters Auction, in which fine art, furniture and decorative arts from the Baroque era to the Barbizon school will be offered. The monthly Gallery Auction will conclude the auction week on Saturday, October 15 and will include a circa-1890 fire extinguisher grenade and a Chinese coromandel lacquer screen. Absentee and Internet live bidding will be available through LiveAuctioneers.

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

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

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

Global art selection pleased bidders at Michaan’s

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

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

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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 ware planter and stand, $14,760

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

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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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