Artist Ira Yeager’s beguiling treasures offered at Turner, Oct. 15

Ira Yeager, ‘1762,’ estimated at $8,000-$12,000
Ira Yeager, ‘1762,’ estimated at $8,000-$12,000
Ira Yeager, ‘1762,’ estimated at $8,000-$12,000

SAN FRANCISCO – Turner Auctions + Appraisals will present an auction from the estate of noted California artist Ira Yeager (1938-2022) on Saturday, October 15. The sale features Yeager’s artworks, plus fine art, decorative arts, furniture and more from his vast collection and estate, which encompasses multiple residences. In addition, lots from Yeager’s personal collection of found objects amassed during many years – what he called “objects trouves” – will go up for bid. Absentee and Internet live bidding will be available through LiveAuctioneers.

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Native American art library, Southwestern jewelry featured at Turner, Oct. 8

Silver Navajo cuff bracelet, estimated at $200-$400
Silver Navajo cuff bracelet, estimated at $200-$400
Silver Navajo cuff bracelet, estimated at $200-$400

SAN FRANCISCO – Turner Auctions + Appraisals will present an auction titled The Jim Haas Native American Art Library and a Collection of Southwest Jewelry on Saturday, October 8, starting at 10:30 am Pacific time. Absentee and Internet live bidding will be available through LiveAuctioneers.

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Calfornia artist Eleen Auvil’s estate offered by Turner, Sept. 17

Eleen Auvil, ‘Red Egg,’ est. $300-$500
Eleen Auvil, ‘Red Egg,’ est. $300-$500
Eleen Auvil, ‘Red Egg,’ est. $300-$500

SAN FRANCISCO – Turner Auctions + Appraisals will present The Art of Eleen Auvil (1927-2022), an auction of works by a noted California artist, on Saturday, September 17 at 10:30 am Pacific time. Featuring more than 120 lots from the artist’s estate, the sale includes a diverse selection of paintings, sculpture, works on paper and copper and bronze wall art. Proceeds will go to the Spirals Benefit Store in Pacific Grove, California, which serves local seniors through the Alliance on Aging. Absentee and Internet live bidding will be available through LiveAuctioneers.

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Historical American documents featured in Turner’s Aug. 20 Books & Ephemera sale

Howard Chandler Christy World War I poster, est. $300-$500
 Howard Chandler Christy World War I poster, est. $300-$500

Howard Chandler Christy World War I poster, est. $300-$500

SAN FRANCISCO – Turner Auctions + Appraisals will stage a sale titled Books & Ephemera, including Historical Documents from the Chapman Family of Connecticut, on Saturday, August 20, starting at 10:30 am Pacific time. Featuring more than 220 lots from the 17th to the 20th centuries, the auction includes antique and vintage books on many subjects and in diverse languages. There is also a wide selection of works on paper that spans engravings, vintage photographs, maps, war posters, lithographs and artworks. Absentee and Internet live bidding will be available through LiveAuctioneers.

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Automobilia revs up bidders for Turner’s July 30 auction

GE Edison Mazda lamp store display, est. $300-$500

 

GE Edison Mazda lamp store display, est. $300-$500
GE Edison Mazda lamp store display, est. $300-$500

SAN FRANCISCO – Turner Auctions + Appraisals will present Automobilia & Collectibles from the Estate of Francis E. Tarzian, Sr., on Saturday, July 30 at 10:30 am Pacific time. Tarzian was a passionate collector of antique automobiles and related items, and his restoration and machinist skills earned him numerous awards. With more than 200 lots, this auction features a wide and eclectic array of automotive items, vintage and antique, as well as other collectibles from the early 20th-century era. Absentee and Internet live bidding will be available through LiveAuctioneers.

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Grace Garcia Estate Part II offered at Turner, June 26

Large pair of 18th-century giltwood angels, est. $1,000-$1,500

 

Large pair of 18th-century giltwood angels, est. $1,000-$1,500
Large pair of 18th-century giltwood angels, est. $1,000-$1,500

SAN FRANCISCO – Turner Auctions + Appraisals will present the Grace Garcia Estate, Part 2 sale on Sunday, June 26. It features an extensive array of religious items, fine and decorative arts and collectibles from the personal collection of the late Grace Garcia, who owned Gilroy Antiques in Gilroy, California for more than 30 years. The auction lineup also includes several lots from other collectors, chief among them paintings by William Russell Flint and Mauritz Frederik Hendrich de Haas, and groupings of character dolls and costume figures. Absentee and Internet live bidding will be available through LiveAuctioneers.

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Estate of California dealer Grace Garcia to be auctioned by Turner, June 4

David Yurman amethyst, pink tourmaline, green onyx, silver and 14K gold cuff bracelet, estimated at $300-$500
David Yurman amethyst, pink tourmaline, green onyx, silver and 14K gold cuff bracelet, estimated at $300-$500

SAN FRANCISCO – Turner Auctions + Appraisals will offer the Grace Garcia Estate, Part I, on Saturday, June 4. It features a wide array of paintings, religious items and decorative arts from the personal collection of the late Grace Garcia, a passionate collector of beautiful things and an avid world traveler. Known as Gracie by her many friends, acquaintances and customers, she was the owner of Gilroy Antiques in Gilroy, California, for more than 30 years. Absentee and Internet live bidding will be available through LiveAuctioneers.

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Sports, toys and more ready to amuse at Turner auction, April 30

Golden State Warriors basketball made with Swarovski crystals, est. $700-$900
Golden State Warriors basketball made with Swarovski crystals, est. $700-$900
Golden State Warriors basketball made with Swarovski crystals, est. $700-$900

SAN FRANCISCO – Turner Auctions + Appraisals will present a sale of Sports Cards & Memorabilia, Toy Cars, and Trains on Saturday, April 30 beginning at 10:30 am Pacific time. Absentee and Internet live bidding will be available through LiveAuctioneers.

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Library to benefit from Turner’s sale of Dali ‘Puzzle of Life’ litho

Salvador Dali, ‘The Puzzle of Life,’ est. $2,000-$3,000
Salvador Dali, ‘The Puzzle of Life,’ est. $2,000-$3,000
Salvador Dali, ‘The Puzzle of Life,’ est. $2,000-$3,000

SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. – Turner Auctions + Appraisals will present a Fine Art, Asian Art, Jewelry & More auction on Saturday, April 16. The sale offers a wide range of American and European paintings from the 17th to the 21st centuries; noted artists include Ira Yeager, Salvador Dali, Thomas Hill, William Posey Silva, Marjorie Jane Reed and German Grobe. Absentee and Internet live bidding will be available through LiveAuctioneers.

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All aboard for model trains at Turner Auctions, March 12

Right of Way Industries O Gauge 0-4-0 saddle tanker #5201, est. $300-$500
Right of Way Industries O Gauge 0-4-0 saddle tanker #5201, est. $300-$500

SAN FRANCISCO – Turner Auctions + Appraisals will present The Armond Conti Collection of Model Trains, Part 1, on Saturday, March 12, beginning at 10:30 am Pacific time. Featuring more than 250 lots from the estate of a Northern Californian who collected trains during the course of 75 years, the sale presents a variety of fine, distinctive and desirable pre-war and post-war train offerings – some new old stock, some limited editions, some unused and some with original boxes. Absentee and Internet live bidding will be available through LiveAuctioneers.

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