Lichtenstein, Rauschenberg, Hockney, and Johns highlight Moran’s California Living sale March 26

LOS ANGELES— John Moran Auctioneers‘ first California Living sale of 2024 features the Marmor family collection, which focused on art of the 1960s and 1970s, including works by Roy Lichtenstein, Robert Rauschenberg, David Hockney, and Jasper Johns. The sale also has pieces by Sam Maloof, Jonathan Adler, and other mid-century icons. The complete catalog is now open for bidding at LiveAuctioneers.

Drs. Judd and Katherine Marmor were well acquainted in the LA art scene during the last half of the 20th century. They forged connections with modern and contemporary artists such as William N. Copley, George Herms, Ed Kienholz, Roy Lichtenstein, Ed Ruscha, Frank Stella, and H. C. Westermann. The couple built a large collection of prints and assemblages, were founding members of the Museum of Contemporary Art, and were long-time supporters of the Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA). Through their acumen and purchases from artists’ studios and galleries, their collection represents a microcosm of Los Angeles art from this influential period.

Leading the offerings in the Marmor collection is a steel sculpture by Sir Anthony Alfred Caro, Table Piece CCCLXXIII. Caro (1924-2013) was an English abstract sculptor whose work is characterized by assemblages of metal using found industrial objects. Considered one of the greatest British sculptors of his generation, Caro’s 1977 work carries a $40,000-$60,000 estimate.

Peter Alexander (1939-2020) was a member of the Light and Space artist movement in 1960s-era Southern California. Notable for his resin sculptures, the Moran sale includes his Grey Wedge, a 1969 floor sculpture that tapers from a smoky black to a clear resin. It is estimated at $20,000-$30,000.

Highlighting the selection of fine art is Jade Hole, a 1980 work by Robert Rauschenberg (1925-2008). He is known for his groundbreaking work in printmaking and photography, inspiring countless innovations and pushing the boundaries of what was possible in the realm of contemporary art. Estimated at $40,000-$60,000, Jade Hole is an example of Rauschenberg’s use of his own photography and multi-media processes, a testament to his commitment to innovation and experimentation.

One of the artists the Marmors befriended was an influential figure in the post-war art world: William Copley (1919-1996). Renowned for his vibrant and audacious pieces that challenged conventional artistic norms, Copley’s body of work is a rich tapestry of narrative compositions, featuring curvilinear figures, bold contours, and a vibrant palette of colors. His legacy is a vital link between European Surrealism and American Pop art, and his Haut Boy from 1970 is estimated at $30,000-$50,000.

Jasper Johns’ Light Bulb from his 1969 Lead Reliefs series is estimated at $20,000-$30,000. The relief is a profound exploration of American cultural symbols encapsulated in lead, revealing the artist’s enduring fascination with mundane objects and their transformation into potent symbols of meaning. The series encapsulates Johns’ lifelong endeavor to destabilize and recontextualize the ordinary, transforming “things the mind already knows” into objects of contemplation and intrigue. At the heart of this piece lies the enigmatic presence of the light bulb, a motif that recurs throughout Johns’ career as a symbol of illumination and artistic creation. The Light Bulb lead relief represents a pivotal moment in Johns’ artistic evolution, showcasing his mastery of medium and his relentless pursuit of visual and conceptual complexity.

Roy Lichtenstein (1923-1997) was another artist the Marmors were fortunate to have in their social circle. The couple’s vast print collection included many Lichtensteins, 16 of which are featured in this sale. Among the offerings are CRAK! from 1964, estimated at $15,000-$20,000; multiple works from his 1969 Haystack Series and 1972’s Mirror Series, each estimated at $8,000-$12,000; and examples from his 1970 Modern Head series, with  estimates ranging from $10,000-$20,000. Lichtenstein’s Modern Head series, created in the 1970s, stands as a critical dismantling of the history of Modern Art. This series represents a shift in Lichtenstein’s approach, moving away from mass-produced imagery towards the appropriation of stylistic conventions and specific works of Modern masters, including Picasso, Monet, Matisse, and Mondrian. Each work in the Modern Head series was produced using a distinct commercial printing process, including woodcut, lithography, line-cut, embossing, and die-cut paper overlay.

Sir Anthony Alfred Caro, 'Table Piece CCCLXXIII,' estimated at $40,000-$60,000 at Moran.

Sir Anthony Alfred Caro, 'Table Piece CCCLXXIII,' estimated at $40,000-$60,000 at Moran.

Peter Alexander, 'Grey Wedge,' estimated at $20,000-$30,000 at Moran.

Peter Alexander, 'Grey Wedge,' estimated at $20,000-$30,000 at Moran.

Robert Rauschenberg, 'Jade Hole,' estimated at $40,000-$60,000 at Moran.

Robert Rauschenberg, 'Jade Hole,' estimated at $40,000-$60,000 at Moran.

William Copley, 'Haut Boy,' estimated at $30,000-$50,000 at Moran.

William Copley, 'Haut Boy,' estimated at $30,000-$50,000 at Moran.

Jasper Johns, 'Light Bulb,' estimated at $20,000-$30,000 at Moran.

Jasper Johns, 'Light Bulb,' estimated at $20,000-$30,000 at Moran.

Roy Lichtenstein, 'Modern Head #1', estimated at $15,000-$20,000 at Moran.

Roy Lichtenstein, 'Modern Head #1', estimated at $15,000-$20,000 at Moran.

Jim Bunte

Jim Bunte

Jim Bunte has worked in editorial, design and the toy and auction industries for more than 30 years. He co-founded Auction Central News in 2007.

Ace Gallery liquidation sale posts notable results at 360Bid

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WESTLAKE VILLAGE, Calif. – The final liquidation to satisfy creditors of the historic Ace Gallery in Los Angeles returned good results for 360Bid, the auction arm of ThreeSixty Asset Advisors, on September 12. The complete sale results are available at LiveAuctioneers.

Founded by dealer Douglas Chrismas in the 1960s, Ace Galleries helped propel the careers of Postmodernists such as Carl Andre and Donald Judd, but closed in 2013 amid mounting scandals. Buried under mounting legal challenges, Chrismas was ordered by a California judge to repay $14.2 million to creditors.

The sale’s top seller was a work by James Hayward (b. 1943-), who is best known for his focus on the monochromatic in abstract painting. His oil and wax on canvas and board Spartan Thalo Green brought $9,600 ($12,480 with buyer’s premium).

Robert Rauschenberg (1925-2008) is considered something of a father to the 1960s Pop Art movement. His acrylic on lithograph Snowflake Crime XIX shows the artist’s talent in combining disparate elements to create a unified piece. It sold for $5,600 ($7,280 with buyer’s premium).

Actor Dennis Hopper’s art career took many forms across the years. The sale’s sole example of his work, Venice (Collage, “AAZ”), is dated 1995 and hammered for $3,350 ($4,335 with buyer’s premium).

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James Hayward, ‘Spartan Thalo Green,’ which sold for $9,600 ($12,480 with buyer’s premium) at 360Bid.
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Robert Rauschenberg, ‘Snowflake Crime XIX,’ which sold for $5,200 ($6,760 with buyer’s premium) at 360Bid.
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Dennis Hopper, ‘Venice (Collage, “AAZ”),’ which sold for $3,350 ($4,355 with buyer’s premium) at 360Bid.
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Tim Hawkinson, ‘Homage to Albers,’ which sold for $5,600 ($7,280 with buyer’s premium) at 360Bid.
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Richard Serra, ‘Ace LA (poster),’ which sold for $3,750 ($4,875 with buyer’s premium) at 360Bid.
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Rauschenberg, Oldenburg works from the remaining stock of Ace Gallery offered at 360Bid, Sept. 13

‘Happy Birthday Doug,’ a 2003 oil and acrylic on canvas by John Millei, estimated at $900-$3,600 at 360Bid.

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WESTLAKE VILLAGE, Calif. – On Wednesday, September 13, bidding closes on 284 lots described as the last remaining stock of Ace Gallery. The once-influential Los Angeles contemporary art dealership was founded by dealer Douglas Chrismas in the 1960s but closed in 2013 when he filed for bankruptcy. Proceeds from the auction, conducted by liquidators ThreeSixty Asset Advisors (360Bid), will be distributed among the Ace Gallery creditors. The sale, described as “the final works in the Ace collection and the end of an era,” is being held via LiveAuctioneers.

Ace Gallery, an important commercial space in the careers of Postmodernists such as Carl Andre and Donald Judd, has since became mired in scandal. By 2016, Chrismas was the subject of more than 50 lawsuits, and in May 2022, a judgment by the California Central District Court ordered him to repay $14.2 million to creditors. ThreeSixty Asset Advisors is keen to point out it is not an auction gallery but a liquidator retained pursuant to the Chapter 11 bankruptcy plan. A disclaimer further notes also that some lots are subject to third-party-ownership claims, meaning that they could be removed from the sale should someone provide proof they hold title. However, as the claim date of August 31 has now passed, the sale of these lots will progress.

As a bankruptcy sale, the liquidator says starting bids have been set low to ensure all works are sold. The inventory includes minor works by blue-chip artists such as Robert Rauschenberg and Claes Oldenburg plus some 72 lots from the career of Los Angeles artist Tim Hawkinson.

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‘Happy Birthday Doug,’ a 2003 oil and acrylic on canvas by John Millei, estimated at $900-$3,600 at 360Bid.
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‘Sik Duck,’ a 2011 mixed media on panel by the Date Farmers, estimated at $1,300-$5,000 at 360Bid.
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‘Snowflake Crime XIX,’ a 1981 acrylic on lithograph by Robert Rauschenberg, estimated at $600-$2,300 at 360Bid.
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‘Wedding Cake,’ a 1966 plaster model by Claes Oldenburg, estimated at $300-$1,000 at 360Bid.
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Eyeball Globe Dress designed by Tim Hawkinson for the Issey Miyake Guest Artist Series No. 3, estimated at $2,300-$9,000 at 360Bid.
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How Tampa’s Graphicstudio became the printmaking matrix for 20th-century art legends

Chuck Close’s ‘Georgia Fingerprint I’ will be auctioned at Myers Fine Art on April 30. Image provided by Myers Fine Art
Chuck Close’s ‘Georgia Fingerprint I’ will be auctioned at Myers Fine Art on April 30. Image provided by Myers Fine Art
Chuck Close’s ‘Georgia Fingerprint I’ will be auctioned at Myers Fine Art on April 30. Image provided by Myers Fine Art

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. – Paris, London, New York City, and … Tampa Bay. In what seems a world away from the marquee cities that have long been synonymous with fine art, Graphicstudio at the University of South Florida (USF) – and their renowned master printers – have been assiduously impacting art culture since the studio’s inception in 1968. Robert Rauschenberg, James Rosenquist, Roy Lichtenstein, Robert Mapplethorpe, Alex Katz, and many more of the brightest, boldest artistic minds of the era have added to Graphicstudio’s portfolio along the way. 

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