What's it Worth? - Valuation Day at John Moran Auctioneers

Join us for our monthly walk-in valuation clinics. Bring in up to five items of fine art, antiques or jewelry for a free verbal auction valuation and find out : What’s it Worth?

Next Valuation Day: September 8th, 2010

735 West Woodbury Road
Altadena, CA 91001

9am-1pm

For more information, please call the offices of John Moran Auctioneers at (626) 793-1833 or e-mail us at info@johnmoran.com.



September 28, 2010 Antiques & Decorative Arts Auction

September 28, 2010 Antiques & Decorative Art Auction

Featuring: European & American Furniture and Decorative Arts, Paintings, Native American Works of Art, Silver, Ceramics, Glass & Eclectic Estate Items

Preview - 12:00pm Sale - 6:00pm

A Schulz & Fischer sterling silver trompe l'oeil pallette and easel-form pen stand, Bridalveil Fall, Yosemite.  Circa 1874 - 1883, San Francisco - est:$2000/3000
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For more information on this important sale or for consignment inquiries, please call the offices of John Moran Auctioneers at
(626) 793-1833 or e-mail us at info@johnmoran.com


Key Upcoming Lots: September 28, 2010

 A Hawaiian Monarchy Period 12K gold and tusk-mounted koa wood presentation cup  ::  R. A. Macfie, Jr. 1890, of bowl-form with gold chevron-chased rim above a gold cartouche inscribed ''Aloha Nui / Presented to / R.A. Macfie, Jr. Esq. / By / his friends and Overseers / at Kilauea Kauai / H.J. / Sept 1890'', resting on three splayed legs - est: $2000/3000
A Hawaiian Monarchy Period 12K gold and tusk-mounted koa wood presentation cup
R. A. Macfie, Jr. 1890, of bowl-form with gold chevron-chased rim above a gold cartouche inscribed ''Aloha Nui / Presented to / R.A. Macfie, Jr. Esq. / By / his friends and Overseers / at Kilauea Kauai / H.J. / Sept 1890'', resting on three splayed legs
est: $2000/3000
 An assembled Harald Neilsen for Georg Jensen sterling silver ten piece vanity set  ::  Circa 1914 to post-1945, with variations to maker's marks and most pieces further marked ''HN'' for Harald Neilsen (fl. 1909 - 1962), ''172 / Denmark / Sterling (or 925)'' and one further marked ''Wendel A/S''  - est: $3000/5000
An assembled Harald Neilsen for Georg Jensen sterling silver ten piece vanity set
Circa 1914 to post-1945, with variations to maker's marks and most pieces further marked ''HN'' for Harald Neilsen (fl. 1909 - 1962), ''172 / Denmark / Sterling (or 925)'' and one further marked ''Wendel A/S''
est: $3000/5000
 A Gorham Martele 950 fine silver center bowl   ::  With maker's marks and further marked ''Martele'' over a spread winged eagle and ''950-1000 Fine / DHL / P', oval with scalloped downswept rim with floral repousse decoration, over a tapering body of four feet, the underside monogrammed ''KPC''   - est: $5000/7000
A Gorham Martele 950 fine silver center bowl
With maker's marks and further marked ''Martele'' over a spread winged eagle and ''950-1000 Fine / DHL / P', oval with scalloped downswept rim with floral repousse decoration, over a tapering body of four feet, the underside monogrammed ''KPC''
est: $5000/7000
 A large section of sterling silver overlaid pottery to be featured in our September 28, 2010 Antique & Decorative Art Auction   ::
A large section of sterling silver overlaid pottery to be featured in our September 28, 2010 Antique & Decorative Art Auction
 An Unger Brothers sterling silver 'Douvaine' flatware service   ::  Circa 1900, with maker's mark and further marked ''Sterling 925 Fine, 94 pcs, approximately 73oz. tw   - est: $3000/5000
An Unger Brothers sterling silver 'Douvaine' flatware service
Circa 1900, with maker's mark and further marked ''Sterling 925 Fine, 94 pcs, approximately 73oz. tw
est: $3000/5000
 John Speed, 'A New and Accurate Map of the World, hand-colored engraving. Overall: 25'' x 30''   ::   a twin-hemisphere map of the world, entitled ''A New and Accurat Map of The World Drawne according to ye truest Descriptions latest Discoveries & best Observations yet have been made by English or Strangers, 1651''   - est: $2000/3000
John Speed, 'A New and Accurate Map of the World, hand-colored engraving. Overall 25'' x 30''
a twin-hemisphere map of the world, entitled ''A New and Accurat Map of The World Drawne according to ye truest Descriptions latest Discoveries & best Observations yet have been made by English or Strangers, 1651''
est: $2000/3000
 Attributed to Nicolaes Maes   ::  portrait of a young man with a dog, oil on canvas 34'' x 26.75''  - est: $3000/5000
Attributed to Nicolaes Maes
portrait of a young man with a dog, oil on canvas 34'' x 26.75''
est: $3000/5000
 A Schulz & Fischer sterling silver trompe l'oeil pallette and easel-form pen stand, Bridalveil Fall, Yosemite  ::  Circa 1874 - 1883, San Francisco, with California state seal maker's mark and further marked ''S.F. CAL. / Sterling / Schulz & Fischer'', the pallette-form top decorated with an oval engraving depicting falls atop a landscape with a picket fence and birds in branches and a poppy spray, engraved ''Bridal Veil Falls, Yosemite'', on an easel-form support with arms for a utensil rest, over a circular stepped base - est: $2000/3000
A Schulz & Fischer sterling silver trompe l'oeil pallette and easel-form pen stand, Bridalveil Fall, Yosemite
Circa 1874 - 1883, San Francisco, with California state seal maker's mark and further marked ''S.F. CAL. / Sterling / Schulz & Fischer'', the pallette-form top decorated with an oval engraving depicting falls atop a landscape with a picket fence and birds in branches and a poppy spray, engraved ''Bridal Veil Falls, Yosemite'', on an easel-form support with arms for a utensil rest, over a circular stepped base
est: $2000/3000
 An Edwardian Goldsmiths & Silversmiths Co. sterling silver coffee and tea service   :: 98 oz. tw. 905 and 1908, an assembled service four pieces marked for the Goldsmiths and Silversmiths Company  - est: $1500/2500
An Edwardian Goldsmiths & Silversmiths Co. sterling silver coffee and tea service
98 oz. tw. 905 and 1908, an assembled service four pieces marked for the Goldsmiths and Silversmiths Company
est: $1500/2500
 A pair of Edward H. Bohlin silvered steel, sterling silver and floral-tooled leather spurs  ::  Second quarter 20th century, marked ''Bohlin Made / Calif / Hollywood'',  with cookie cutter rowels, tooled floral decorated leather straps with mounted three-piece sterling ranger buckle set and sterling square concho, 2 pcs - est: $5000/7000
A pair of Edward H. Bohlin silvered steel, sterling silver and floral-tooled leather spurs
Second quarter 20th century, marked ''Bohlin Made / Calif / Hollywood'', with cookie cutter rowels, tooled floral decorated leather straps with mounted three-piece sterling ranger buckle set and sterling square concho, 2 pcs
est: $5000/7000

September 28th 2010 Discovery Sale Preview

September 28, 2010 Discovery Sale

Preview - 12:00pm Sale - 3:00pm


The September 28th Discovery Sale will feature over 300 pieces of American art pottery, including Bauer, California Rainbow & Catalina

For more information on this important sale or for consignment inquiries, please call the offices of John Moran Auctioneers at
(626) 793-1833 or e-mail us at info@johnmoran.com


Key Lots: September 28, 2010 Discovery Sale

 Lot #181 :: An Victorian sterling repousse decorated box, 1901, Birmingham, A & J Zimmerman - est: $300/500

Lot #181
An Victorian sterling repousse decorated box, 1901, Birmingham, A & J Zimmerman
est: $300/500

 Lot #103 :: A Sedlacek hand hammered floriform sterling Pasadena Tournament of Roses trophy - est: $400/600

Lot #103
A Sedlacek hand hammered floriform sterling Pasadena Tournament of Roses trophy
est: $400/600

 Lot #132 :: A Carlo Pelliggiotti carved parasol handle - est: $200/400

Lot #132
A Carlo Pelliggiotti carved parasol handle
est: $200/400

October 19th California & American Fine Art Sale Preview

John Frost (1890-1937 Pasadena, CA) - Titled: San Gabriel Valley, oil on canvas,  30'' x 36''  -  est: $40,000/60,000
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Now accepting consignments for our October 19, 2010 sale. Call us at: (626) 793-1833 or
email us at: info@johnmoran.com with your inquiry.

Key Upcoming Lots: October 19, 2010 Fine Art Auction

 Jessie Arms Botke (1883-1971 Santa Paula, CA) :: Titled: Hornbills, oil and gold leaf on board, 7'' x 9'' - est: $4000/6000
Jessie Arms Botke (1883-1971 Santa Paula, CA)
Titled: Hornbills, oil and gold leaf on board, 7'' x 9''
est: $4000/6000
 Don Louis Perceval (1908-1979 Santa Barbara, CA) :: Titled: Northern Arizona, oil on canvas laid to board 20'' x 24'' - est: $4000/6000
Don Louis Perceval (1908-1979 Santa Barbara, CA)
Titled: Northern Arizona, oil on canvas laid to board, 20'' x 24''
est: $4000/6000
 Joe Duncan Gleason (1881-1959 Glendale, CA) :: sailboat at dock, oil on board 12'' x 10'' - est: $5000/7000
Joe Duncan Gleason (1881-1959 Glendale, CA)
sailboat at dock, oil on canvas 12'' x 10''
est: $5000/7000
 Ralph Holmes (1876-1963 San Luis Obispo) :: Titled: Fog, oil on canvas laid to canvas, 28'' x 32.25'' - est: $3000/5000
Ralph Holmes (1876-1963 San Luis Obispo)
Titled: Fog, oil on canvas laid to canvas, 28'' x 32.25''
est: $3000/5000
 John Frost (1890-1937 Pasadena, CA) :: Titled: San Gabriel Valley, 30'' x 36'' - est: $40,000/60,000
John Frost (1890-1937 Pasadena, CA)
Titled: San Gabriel Valley, oil on canvas, 30'' x 36''
est: $40,000/60,000
 Hermann Herzog (1832-1932 Philadelphia, PA) :: Titled: Sorrento, The Bay of Naples, Italy, oil on canvas 22'' x 19'' - est: $30,000/50,000
Hermann Herzog (1832-1932 Philadelphia, PA)
Titled: Sorrento, The Bay of Naples, Italy, oil on canvas 22'' x 19''
est: $30,000/50,000
 Charles Reiffel (1862-1942) :: Titled: Homestead Ranch, Southern California, oil on canvas 25'' x 30'' - est: $20,000/30,000
Charles Reiffel (1862-1942)
Titled: Homestead Ranch, Southern California, oil on canvas 25'' x 30''
est: $20,000/30,000

November 30, 2010 Jewelry Consignment Invitation

Always accepting consignments of antique and vintage fine jewelry.
Contact our specialists for a complimentary auction estimate.
Cash buyout option also available.

Items in our upcoming November 30, 2010 auction from left to right:

An 18K, emerald and diamond flower brooch - est:$2000/3000
A platinum, emerald and diamond ring - est:$5000/7000
An Art Deco diamond circle brooch - est:$5500/7500

For more information on this important sale or for consignment inquiries, please call the offices of John Moran Auctioneers at (626) 793-1833 or e-mail us at info@johnmoran.com


Key Upcoming Lots: November 30, 2010

 Art Deco diamond, emerald and platinum ring, centering a antique cushion-cut
gauged at 1.55cts.   ::   est: $3500/4500
Art Deco diamond, emerald and platinum ring, centering a antique cushion-cut gauged at 1.55cts.

est: $3500/4500
 Victorian 12K yellow gold locket and chain   ::   est: $800/1200
Victorian 12K yellow gold locket and chain

est: $800/1200
 Three stone diamond ring mounted in 14K yellow gold   ::   est: $3000/4000
Three stone diamond ring mounted in 14K yellow gold

est: $3000/4000
 A Mauboussin Art Deco platinum, natural pearl and diamond bar brooch   ::   est: $1500/2000
A Mauboussin Art Deco platinum, natural pearl and diamond bar brooch

est: $1500/2000
 Erte, Aventurine pendant   ::   est: $1200/1800
Erte, Aventurine pendant

est: $1200/1800
 An 18K yellow gold and sapphire eternity band, signed Buccellati   ::   est: $700/900
An 18K yellow gold and sapphire eternity band, signed Buccellati

est: $700/900
 Platinum and diamond ladies wrist watch   ::   est: $1200/1800
Platinum and diamond ladies wrist watch

est: $1200/1800

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