Contemporary  | Women in Art | California | 20th Century Art  |  Sculpture

Southern California has long been at the forefront of Contemporary American art. California’s unique light and space created a perfect environment for museums, artist’s studios, and savvy collectors alike. Moran’s 20th Century Art + Design auction is the place to find Modern, Post-War, and Contemporary art from around the globe. Select examples can be found in auctions throughout the year. What’s new and upcoming in the art world can be found in our quarterly Modern + Contemporary Art auctions.

Mary Corse, Price Realized $43,750

Contemporary

Bruce Nauman  |  Anselm Kiefer  |  Olafur Eliasson  |  Eric Fischl  |  Ross Bleckner  |  David Salle  |  Mary Corse  |  George Condo  |  Zeng Fanzhi  |  Eric Fischl

Edna Andrade, Price Realized $10,000

Women in Art

Judy Chicago  |  Tracy Emin  |  Louise Lawler  |  Niki de Saint  |  Frida Kahlo  |  Anne Packard  |  Paige Hopper  |  Alice Rahon  |  Margaret Keane |  Louise Bourgeois

Suong Yangchareon, Price Realized $12,500

California

Kenton Nelson  |  Tony DeLap  |  Joe Goode  |  John Baldessari  |  Ed Ruscha  |  Wayne Tiebauld  |  Robert Irwin  |  Mary Corse  |  Sam Francis  |  Eyvind Earle

Asger Jorn

20th Century Art

Joan Miró |  Victor Vasarely  |  Alexander Calder  |  Jean Dubuffet  |  Pablo Picasso  |  Antoni Tapies  |  Tom Wesselman  |  Bernar Venet  |  Roldolfo Nieto

Ron Reihel, Price Realized $1625

Sculpture

Jenny Holzer  |  Barbara Kruger |  Claes Oldenburg |  Louise Nevelson  |  George Rickey  |  Robert Rauschenberg  |  Robert Graham  |  Betty Gold

Morgana Blackwelder, Senior Vice President, Fine Art Director
Head of Sale

Morgana Blackwelder

Post-War and Contemporary Fine Art Specialist

As Morans lead fine art appraiser, Morgana is USPAP (Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice) compliant and is an accredited member of the Appraisers Association of America. In addition, she has studied at Pasadena City College, Citrus Community College, California State University of Los Angeles, and Sotheby’s at The University of Manchester, UK, in Art Business.

Specialties Highlights

Francis Pricabia, Price Realized $TBA

Francis Picabia

Price Realized TBA

Alexander Calder, Price Realized $81,250

Alexander Calder

Sold for $81,250

Magaret Keane, Price Realized $28,125

Magaret Keane

Sold for $28,125

David Otrowski

Sold for $23,750

Julian Stanczak, Price Realized $50,000

Julian Stanczak

Sold for $50,000

Luis Feito Lopez, Price Realized $TBA

Luis Feito Lopez

Sold for $68,750

Doyle Lane, Price Realized $53,125

Doyle Lane

Sold for $53,125

Bernar Venet, Price Realized $22,500

Bernar Venet

Sold for $22,500

Sam Tchakalian, Price Realized $16,250

Sam Tchakalian

Sold for $16,250

Eli Harvey, Price Realized $22,500

Eli Harvey

Sold for $22,500

Jean Dubuffet, Price Realized $28,125

Jean Dubuffet

Sold for $28,125

Modern & Contemporary Art, Shiryu Morita, Price Realized $84,000

Shiryu Morita

Sold for $84,000

Rigaud Benoit

Sold for $15,000

Rigaud Benoit, Price Realized $15,000
Fong Chung-Ray, Price Realized $34,375

Fong Chung-Ray

Sold for $34,375

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Morgana Blackwelder, Senior Vice President, Fine Art Director

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Post-War and Contemporary Fine Art Specialist

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