Our Auction House Connections & Successes
We’re often contacted by clients who feel they may have an auction-worthy item or two they’d like to find a new home for. We have decades of experience identifying standout items and directing them to the appropriate auction house specialists. (In instances where the sentimental value of a family heirloom somewhat exceeds its market value, we're pleased to make other recommendations.)
We are skilled at providing the research needed to determine if your items are of significant value. We’ve had great success for our clients in consigning items in a broad range of categories, including: fine art, antique and Mid-century Modern furniture, Asian items, decorative furnishings, photography, fine jewelry, books, and textiles. Among the auction houses to whom we've successfully directed items for clients are Bonhams (San Francisco, Los Angeles, London); Sotheby’s, Christie’s, Abell, L.A. Modern Auctions, John Moran, Andrew Jones, and Orrill’s (all in Los Angeles); Swann Galleries (New York); Rago Auctions (Lambertville, NJ); Wright Auctions (Chicago); PBA Book Auction Galleries (San Francisco); and Heritage Auctions (based in Dallas).
Since 2020, most auction houses have converted to conducting online-only sales. This has been an excellent development for sellers, exponentially enlarging the pool of potential bidders. Online auctions are increasingly attended by buyers worldwide, often driving higher selling prices. Thganks to our relationships with numerous auction houses, we are frequently able to negotiate lower-than-standard commission rates, benefiting our clients. Below is a sampling of items we’ve directed to auction in the past several years with excellent returns.
If you have possible treasures looking for a new home, we’d be delighted to consult with you. Please contact [email protected] or call (626) 221-4148. We’re actively on the search for the next fabulous estate sale–to which you’ll all be invited, of course!
We are skilled at providing the research needed to determine if your items are of significant value. We’ve had great success for our clients in consigning items in a broad range of categories, including: fine art, antique and Mid-century Modern furniture, Asian items, decorative furnishings, photography, fine jewelry, books, and textiles. Among the auction houses to whom we've successfully directed items for clients are Bonhams (San Francisco, Los Angeles, London); Sotheby’s, Christie’s, Abell, L.A. Modern Auctions, John Moran, Andrew Jones, and Orrill’s (all in Los Angeles); Swann Galleries (New York); Rago Auctions (Lambertville, NJ); Wright Auctions (Chicago); PBA Book Auction Galleries (San Francisco); and Heritage Auctions (based in Dallas).
Since 2020, most auction houses have converted to conducting online-only sales. This has been an excellent development for sellers, exponentially enlarging the pool of potential bidders. Online auctions are increasingly attended by buyers worldwide, often driving higher selling prices. Thganks to our relationships with numerous auction houses, we are frequently able to negotiate lower-than-standard commission rates, benefiting our clients. Below is a sampling of items we’ve directed to auction in the past several years with excellent returns.
If you have possible treasures looking for a new home, we’d be delighted to consult with you. Please contact [email protected] or call (626) 221-4148. We’re actively on the search for the next fabulous estate sale–to which you’ll all be invited, of course!
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Bonhams, Los Angeles
Rufino Tamayo, Galaxia (1977), 59/100 Estimate: $7,000–10,000 Sold: $10,000 |
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L. A. Modern, Los Angeles Hans Wegner, Executive Swivel Chair, designed 1955 Estimate: $7,000–10,000 Sold: $12,000 John Moran, Los Angeles Philomé Obin (Haitian, 1892–1986) Oil on canvas, 1958 Estimate: $3,000–5,000 Sold: $10,000 |
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L. A. Modern, Los Angeles
Vintage Charles and Ray Eames Dining/ Conference Suite Estimate: $5,000–7,000 Sold: $7,000 |
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Vintage Charles and Ray Eames Dining/ Conference Table |
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Eight Vintage Charles and Ray Eames Chairs |
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Bonhams, Los Angeles 18th Century Blue & White Chinese Porcelain Jar Estimate: $1,500–2,000 Sold: $3,900 Bonhams, San Francisco Massive Powder Blue Trumpet–Neck Vase With Famille Vert Enamel Decoration. Kangxi Mark, 19th Century Estimate: $4,000–6,000 Sold: $12,000 Bonhams, San Francisco A Powder Blue Ground Stick-Neck Vase With Eight Immortals Decoration In Famille Verte Enamels. Kangxi Mark, 19th Century Estimate: $3,000–5,000 Sold: $32,000 Abell, Los Angeles Pair of Gilt Metal Foo Lions Estimate: $200–300 Sold: $5,500 Abell, Los Angeles Jack Boyd, Modernist Untitled Sculpture Estimate: $100–200 Sold: $3,250 |
L. A. Modern
Donald Knorr steel chairs, ca. 1951
Estimate: $5,000–8,000 Sold: $22,000
Donald Knorr steel chairs, ca. 1951
Estimate: $5,000–8,000 Sold: $22,000
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Heritage, Dallas Western Union: Thomas A. Edison stock ticker tape machine Estimate: $5,000–7,000 Sold: $12,000 |
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Bonhams, Los Angeles
Edna Reindel, Still Life (American,1894–1990) Oil on canvas, 1945 Estimate: $6,000–8,000 Sold: $11,000 |
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Bonhams, London
Jan Chelminski, Napoleon Leading the Cavalry Officers in Winter (Polish, 1851–1925) Oil on canvas Estimate: $15,000–18,000 Sold: $28,000 |
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Orrill’s, Los Angeles
School of George Romney Lady Hamilton as St. Cecilia Late 18th–early 19th c. Oil on canvas Estimate: $400–600 Sold: $4,200 |