John Moran readies next Art of the American West sale for May 24

Harry B. Wagoner, ‘Desert Landscape,’ est. $3,000-$5,000
Harry B. Wagoner, ‘Desert Landscape,’ est. $3,000-$5,000
Harry B. Wagoner, ‘Desert Landscape,’ est. $3,000-$5,000

MONROVIA, Calif. – John Moran Auctioneers, Inc.’s first Art of the American West sale of 2022 will take place on Tuesday, May 24. Enthusiasts of Native American art as well as Western art will find abundant examples of pottery, textiles, basketry and beadwork as well as fine art, sculpture, Native American kachina figures and painted retablos. Absentee and Internet live bidding will be available through LiveAuctioneers.

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Native American baskets carry weight at John Moran sale, March 15

Polychrome California Mission rattlesnake basket, est. $5,000-$7,000
Polychrome California Mission rattlesnake basket, est. $5,000-$7,000
Polychrome California Mission rattlesnake basket, est. $5,000-$7,000

MONROVIA, Calif. – On March 15, John Moran Auctioneers will present the James M. Cole collection, featuring more than 300 lots of Native American art and artifacts. Absentee and Internet live bidding will be available through LiveAuctioneers.

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