Los Angeles, CA — John Moran Auctioneers presents ReDesigned: Interiors on Tuesday, April 8th, 2025, at 10:00am PDT, featuring over 400 exceptional lots of fine art, sculpture, furniture, and tableware. Heading this sale is a Chinese cloisonné zimingzhong automaton clock from the 19th/early 20th century. The fine art collection is headlined by stunning woodcuts by Hiroshi Yoshida, alongside quality fresh-to-market paintings by Edward Ladell, Louis Douzette, Fernando Amarica, Alexander Charles Stuart, Itzchak Tarkay, Heinrich Hartung, and Paul Clemens. The sculpture offerings feature remarkable pieces by Cesare Lapini, Francois Auguste-Hippolyte Peyrol, Leone Clerici, and Sabatino De Angelis. Abundant decorative art offerings include Egyptian, Kashan, and Kerman rugs, Gladding-McBean pottery, and an extensive collection of Japanese byobu screens. Furniture includes antique and modern examples with pieces by American Empire, Hendrix & Allardyce, and Renaissance Revival. Rounding out the sale, porcelain dinnerware from Le Tallec for Tiffany & Co. and Raynaud and Co., silver table and flatware, and Baccarat glass stemware, perfect for Spring gatherings.
Hiroshi Yoshida (1976-1950) A series of six woodcuts in colors on Japanese paper $12,000-18,000
A stunning Chinese cloisonné zimingzhong automaton clock from the late 19th/early 20th century takes center stage in the sale, offering a fascinating blend of British and Chinese elements. Stamped with an apocryphal reign mark for the Qianlong Period (1736-1795), it features a two-movement clock with an enameled dial and Roman numeral markers, inset with cut glass jewels around a brass case. Set in a beautifully decorated cloisonne vase, the clock houses a wind-up musical apparatus and showcases a ring of rotating swans beneath gilt-metal stems, culminating in enameled lily pads and lotus flowers—three of which open to reveal a seated Buddha in time with the music. Zimingzhong clocks were cherished by China’s emperors in the 1700s for their intricate design and technical innovation, symbolizing the early cultural exchanges between Britain and China. Translating as “bells that ring themselves,” these clocks were more than timepieces; they combined sophisticated timekeeping with musical technology and flamboyant design, incorporating motifs like cranes and lotus flowers. Their creation during the 1700s coincided with the rise of trade between Europe and China, sparked by an emperor’s fascination with scientific innovation and mechanical timepieces. Estimated at $30,000-$50,000, this remarkable piece represents both historical artistry and the grandeur of cross-cultural influence.
A Le Tallec porcelain for Tiffany & Co "Nuits de Chine" partial dinner service $6,000-8,000
Hiroshi Yoshida (1876-1950) was one of the leading figures of the shin-hanga movement, renowned for his stunning landscape prints that blend traditional Japanese woodblock techniques with global influences. We are thrilled to present the complete 1926 series The Inland Sea, that encapsulate this cultural blending in six views from morning to evening of boats on calm waters executed in vibrant color woodcuts on Japanese paper: Sailing Boats: Morning, Sailing Boats: Forenoon, Sailing Boats: Afternoon, Sailing Boats: Mist, Sailing Boats: Evening, and Sailing Boats: Night. These prints capture the serene beauty of the sea at various times of day, showcasing Yoshida’s exceptional ability to convey mood and atmosphere through color and composition. Yoshida’s global travels greatly influenced his art, with his landscapes featuring everything from the Taj Mahal to the Swiss Alps and Grand Canyon, all rendered with the delicate precision of traditional Japanese woodblock techniques. Individually estimated at $3,000-5,000 and $2,000-3,000, depending on the scene, these works offer a rare glimpse into the world of one of Japan’s most revered modern artists.
Other fine artworks include Edward Ladell’s Still Life with Grapes and Peaches, an academic composition that reflects the artist’s mastery of form in still-life painting, estimated at $4,000-$6,000. Louis Douzette’s Landscape with Cottages in Moonlight, a serene German landscape capturing a peaceful moonlit scene, has a value of $3,000-$5,000. Cesare Lapini’s Innocence Tormented by Love (1893) is a striking carved marble sculpture standing 49.5″ high, estimated $3,000-$5,000. Woman Reclining (1993) by Itzchak Tarkay, valued at $2,000-$3,000, is a beautiful example of his vibrant style, capturing a moment of grace and elegance. Lastly, Paul Clemens’ Ballerina Resting (1969), a tranquil depiction of rest and poise, has an estimate of $1,000-$1,500.
Highlighting the impressive selection of Asian decorative pieces, a massive Chinese celadon porcelain nine peach fish bowl, estimated $8,000-12,000. From the Republic Period (1912-1949) or later, this celadon-glazed porcelain bowl is mounted with nine peaches on branches in relief and set on a carved wood base. There will also be Chinese porcelain plaques, Chinese pottery, and a variety of Japanese and Chinese screens
Leading the tableware pieces is a rare Le Tallec porcelain for Tiffany & Co. Nuits de Chine dinner service from the late 20th century, comprising 68 exquisite pieces and estimated at $6,000-$8,000. Also featured is a George III sterling silver tureen from 1788, showcasing acanthus leaf-form handles and feet, gadrooning to the body, and a pomegranate finial on the lid, with an estimated value of $2,000-$3,000.
— Brenda Smith, John Moran Auctioneers
“A stunning Chinese cloisonné zimingzhong automaton clock from the late 19th/early 20th century takes center stage in the sale, offering a fascinating blend of British and Chinese elements. ”
A Chinese cloisonné zimingzhong automaton clock $30,000-50,000
Upcoming Auctions
John Moran Auctioneers is continuing their 2025 lineup with the Art of the American West sale, Tuesday, March 25th, 2025, followed by the ReDesigned: Interiors auction, Tuesday, April 8th, 2025. Be sure to mark your calendars for these upcoming auctions so you don’t miss out on the action, and the treasures!
Art of the American West: Tuesday, March 25th | 12:00 pm PDT
ReDesigned: Interiors: Tuesday, April 8th | 12:00 pm PDT
Jewelry & Watches: Tuesday, April 22nd | 12:00 pm PDT
California and American Fine Art: Tuesday, May 6th | 12:00 pm PDT
Art of the American West: Tuesday, June 3rd | 10:00 am PDT
Modern & Contemporary Fine Art: Tuesday, June 17th | 12:00 pm PDT
Pop Culture, Memorabilia, & Sports: Tuesday, July 1st | 12:00 pm PDT
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