Live Auction
August 1, 2023, 12:00 PM PDT

California Living

John Moran Auctioneers is pleased to present California Living—an auction that encompasses the California aesthetic through a selection of important art and design. Included in the sale are works from Loyola Marymount University and the Jonathan Art Foundation of Los Angeles, as well as property from important Los Angeles collectors and estates. Highlights include a collection of paintings by noted Santa Barbara area artist Hank Pitcher (b. 1949), works by Josh Agle/SHAG (b. 1962), original drawings by Erté (Romain de Tirtoff, 1892-1990), and many more. The sale also includes a wide range of decorative art and musical instruments, Arts and Crafts oak furniture by Stickley, a selection of Japanese arts and furniture, a collection of Paolo Soleri bells, garden art, and decorations. Items in the style of Arts and Crafts bungalow, the Spanish Revival home, textiles, and fabric arts. California Impressionists represented by Sam Hyde Harris, Franz Arthur Bischoff, and Conrad Buff to Peter Max and Paul Jacoulet.

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Location

145 East Walnut Avenue
Monrovia , CA 91016

Previews

Friday July 28, Saturday July 29, Monday July 31
12 PM to 4 PM

Bobby Cullen
Bobby Cullen

Head of Sale

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626 628 9335

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Peter Max (b.1937),

Lot 2002
Peter Max

Peter Max (b.1937), "Umbrella Man," Mixed media and acrylic on paper, Image/Sheet: 32" H x 24" W

Sold: $1,900
Paul Jacoulet (1902-1960),

Lot 2003
Paul Jacoulet

Paul Jacoulet (1902-1960), "Apres la Danse. 'Celebes'," 1940, Woodcut in colors with silver, bronze, and gold highlights on handmade mulberry paper, Image: 15.5" H x 11.75" W; Sheet: 18.375" H x 14.25" W

Sold: $650
Paolo Soleri (1919-2013), Six small Cosanti wind bells, mid/late 20th century; Paradise Valley, AZ, Bronze and copper, Largest: 8

Lot 2036
Paolo Soleri (1919-2013), Six small Cosanti wind bells, mid/late 20th century; Paradise Valley, AZ, Bronze and copper, Largest: 8" H x 2.625" Dia.; smallest: 8" H x 2.125" Dia.

Sold: $650
Jose Domingo Batz (1857-1936), A polychromed carved wood folk art walking stick, 1885, Carved wood, 37

Lot 2044
Jose Domingo Batz (1857-1936), A polychromed carved wood folk art walking stick, 1885, Carved wood, 37" L x 1.25" Dia.

Sold: $2,250
Robert Mouat (1920-2007),

Lot 2047
Robert Mouat

Robert Mouat (1920-2007), "Mark Twain Remembrance" Mixed media including painted wood, paper, string, and wood, 15.75" H x 38.625" W x 16.625" D

Sold: $3,750
Conrad Buff (1886-1975),

Lot 2058
Conrad Buff

Conrad Buff (1886-1975), "Mount Jacinto," Oil on artist board, 20" H x 30" W

Sold: $4,250
A Stickley Brothers

Lot 2065
A Stickley Brothers "Quaint" oak settee

Sold: $650
William Dorsey (1942-2019),

Lot 2073
William Dorsey

William Dorsey (1942-2019), "California Wildflowers along the Coast," Oil on canvas, 36" H x 48" W

Sold: $4,000
Ray and Charles Eames (1912-1988 and 1907-1978), Four

Lot 2110
Ray and Charles Eames (1912-1988 and 1907-1978), Four "Aluminum Group" side chairs for Herman Miller, late 20th century, Aluminum and leather, Each: 33" H x 20" W x 20" D

Sold: $900
Patricia Chidlaw (b. 1952),

Lot 2216
Patricia Chidlaw

Patricia Chidlaw (b. 1952), "Showgirls," Oil on linen, 14" H x 20" W

Sold: $950
Grant Wood (1891-1942),

Lot 2285
Grant Wood

Grant Wood (1891-1942), "Approaching Storm," 1940, Lithograph on wove paper, Image: 12" H x 9" W; Sheet: 16" H x 12" W

Sold: $5,500