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	April 17 Gallery Auction April 14 & 15: by appointment April 16: 12pm - 5pm Day of sale, beginning at 9am and by appointment. Asian art treasures from the estate of a passionate collector headline Michaan's April 17 Gallery Auction. Fine famille rose porcelains, Han pottery, figures of Buddha... to name just a few from the array of fine pieces, an exciting opportunity for seasoned as well as new collectors. The collection filled the Piedmont, CA home of the late Dr. Richard I. Stone, who studied the origin and meaning of every object. Highlights include an ancient bronze censer, a graceful double-gourd dragon vase, an embroidered military rank badge centering a fierce tiger, and a number of large fresco paintings depicting celestial deities. Also offered this month is a collection of painted signs and advertising, including several of local interest, from a Sebastopol, CA single owner collection. These wonderful pieces of Americana are increasingly hard to find and will attract many bids. Diamond rings are featured in April, including a vintage platinum ring with old European-cut stones and another from Tiffany & Co. The 20k gold Indian jewelry suite with freshwater cultured pearls is estimated at $500-$700. It's a great month for earrings, whether you prefer sapphires and diaomonds or dramatic Baroque and Tahitian cultured pearls. Estate jewelry includes the charm bracelet with 20 irresistible charms from around the world. The art of Picasso anchors the April selection of fine art: "Bouquet de Fleurs," the offset lithograph from Far Gallery, New York is estimated at $3,000-$5,000 and the sensual Cubist etching, "Le Couple" is estimated at $2,000-$4,000. Many more works of art, at a wide variety of estimated price points, are offered in this sale. Orrin White's "Carmel Cypress" and "Seascape #2" by Frank William Cuprien are among the works by California artists. The auction includes estate furniture, antique Persian carpets and fine silver such as the "Salem" mid-century sterling flatware set by Tiffany & Co.
	April 12, 13 & 14 Annex Auction Auction: April 12: 10am Lots 1-887 April 13: 10am Lot 888 - 1775 April 14: 10am Lots 1776 - end of sale Previews: Sunday, April 11: 10am - 5pm Day of sale, beginning at 9am and by appointment.
	March Gallery Auction March 17 & 18: by appointment March 19: 9am - 5pm March 20: 9am - eoa The Beat Generation, rock stars, Gisele Bundchen! — Michaan’s welcomes spring with a buzzy Gallery Auction energized by exciting works of art, glamorous jewels and much more. “Birth,” a 1958 Bruce Conner painting purchased from the artist by the current owner, is offered at $25,000-$35,000. Also offered are portraits of Keith Richards and Mick Jagger by Annie Leibovitz, and a fierce mixed media study of Bundchen by Raphael Mazzucco (b. 1965), artist and fashion photographer. “Waves,” a captivating 1985 seascape by Pop artist James Gill, is another fine art find. Jewelry includes jadeite jade and colored gemstones — a big, luscious brown diamond ring, a pendant of deep blue tanzanite — and chic diamond pieces such as the glittering geometric statement necklace in 14k yellow gold. Estate jewels include the Peruvian “story teller” 18k gold bracelet, a marvel of fine detail work ($3,000-$5,000). The selection of furniture is wonderfully diverse, from the Flemish inlaid walnut octagonal table ($400-$600) to the George Nakashima free edge slab table ($4,000-$6,000). March Gallery Auction finds range from Dresden china to silver by Taxco’s Emilia Castillo. Asian art highlights include the pair of huanghuali horseshoe armchairs; large and exceptional “peach bloom” and famille rose porcelains; and the calligraphy couplet scrolls attributed to Zhang Daqian (1899-1983), estimated at $3,500-$4,500 for the pair.
	Traditional Furnishings and Old Masters Auction March 17 & 18: by appointment March 19: 9am - eoa Nearly 300 lots of fine furniture, decorations and works of fine art will be offered in this specialty auction of Traditional Furnishings and Old Masters. Featured is the property of Arthur Thomson, an inveterate San Francisco collector of English and French paintings, furniture and decorations. A top highlight is "A Curious Herbal," the complete two-volume set of 500 hand-colored engravings of medicinal plants by Elizabeth Blackwell (British, 1707-1758). Created by an extraordinary woman, "A Curious Herbal" was an enormous success in its day; the set in our March 19 sale, never before offered at auction, is estimated at $8,000-$12,000. Mary Beale (British, 1632-1697) one of very few female portrait painters in 17th Century London, is another featured artist in this sale. Her splendid portrait of Hon. Anne Howard, Countess of Carlisle, is estimated at $6,000-$8,000. Also offered is "Countess Margaret Spencer" by John Hoppner (British, 1758-1810), a marvelous piece of history estimated at $5,000-$7,000. No Old Masters collection would be complete without at least one view of Venice, and Michaan's offers two fine examples in this sale: "Venice Canal" by Rafael Senet y Perez (1856-1926) and "A Venetian Backwater" (1849-1889). The large group of Old Masters prints includes works by Rembrandt, Jan Luyken, Cornelis Cortis and Andrea Mantegna. Fine early American furniture from the estate of Arthur Thomson includes the Federal secretary desk, circa 1800, with tambour doors concealing small drawers and niches ($4,000-$6,000). The handsome 5-drawer 18th Century William and Mary burl mulberry dresser is estimated at $2,000-$3,000. Upholstered furniture and fine handmade carpets are offered. The selection of chandeliers, sconces and mirrors includes the Napoleon III carved giltwood pier mirror, a rare find measuring nearly 11' tall x 6' wide. Treasures for the collector's 'cabinet of curiosities' include Sèvres porcelain, delightful miniatures and cloisonné, silver, rock crystal and cut glass. Estimates for auction lots of fine furniture and decorations range from $500 to $15,000.
	March Annex Auction Tuesday, March 9, 9am - 5pm Sunday, March 14, 12pm - 5pm Day of sale, beginning at 9am and by appointment.
	February 20 Gallery Auction Auction: February 20, 10am Previews: February 17 & 18: by appointment February 19: 12pm - 5pm It’s February at Michaan’s: time to shine! Over 150 lots of fine jewelry will be auctioned this month, the selection especially wide ranging. Earrings and rings, with gemstones of all sorts such as the Pomellato “Nudo” lemon quartz, 18k rose gold ring. Treasures in gold, beautiful and substantial, include the gorgeous 14k necklace estimated at $2,000-$3,000. Period jewels such as carved coral and jade; estate finds from brooches to bracelets, antique gold pocket watches to luxury wristwatches. For the home, and collectors: Knoll furniture, Tiffany Studios glass, handmade Persian rugs, and fine pottery from pre-Colombian to Mid-century California modern. The c. 1950 blackware feather dish by Maria and Santana Martinez is estimated at $1,000-$1,500. An exceptionally diverse selection of fine American landscapes is highlighted. Works by Early California painters include “Pasture at Russian River” by Fredrick Schafer, and William Ritschel’s “Seascape” ($2,500-$4,500). Asian art highlights include the monumental set of four elegant hanging scrolls in the style of Jiangxi Tingxi. From fine local estates, there are uncommon Chinese porcelains such as the Jian ware “hare’s fur” conical bowl ($800-$1,200) and the delightful lantern-form famille rose ‘children at play’ lidded jars.
	February 15, 16, 17 Annex Auction Sunday, February 14, 10am - 5pm Day of sale, beginning at 9am and by appointment. Annex Auction<br> Monday, February 15, 10am<br> (lots 1 - 813 )<br> Tuesday, February 16, 10am<br> (lots 814 - 1627 )<br> Wednesday, February 17, 10am<br> (lots 1628 - end of auction)
	January 23, 2021 Gallery Auction Auction: January 23 at 10am Previews: January 20 and 21: by appointment January 22: 12pm - 5pm January 23: 9am - eoa Iconic Mid-Century Modern furniture by top designers such as Nakashima and Arne Jacobsen, the art of Miro and Chagall, Native American turquoise and sterling silver, and rare Chinese porcelains beckon bidders to Michaan's in January. Superb American landscapes and color-drenched Expressionist paintings are offered. Sculptures include a monumental steel pine cone estimated at $3,000-$5,000. Ancient Chinese scroll paintings, webbed Mid-Century side chairs by Knoll and a great selection of fine gold pocket watches are in the mix. Diamonds for every budget and Victorian period jewels are offered: scoop them up now for your Valentine! From fine estates and private collections, Asian art treasures will garner bids from around the globe. Your favorite things, and plenty of new ones to discover, are at Michaan's Gallery and Annex Auctions in January.
	January 18, 19, 20 Annex Auction Sunday, January 17, 10am - 5pm Day of sale, beginning at 9am and by appointment. Monday, January 18,10am (lots 1- 929) Tuesday, January 19, 10am (lots 930 - 1859) Wednesday, January 20, 10am (lots 1860 - end)
	December 19 Gallery Auction Auction: December 19, 10am Previews: December 18 by appointment.
	Winter Fine Sale December 18 Auction: December 18, 10am Previews: December 16 & 17, by appointment
	December 14, 15 & 16 Annex Auction Sunday, December 13, 10am-5pm Day of sale, beginning at 9am and by appointment.
	November 21 Gallery Auction Auction: November 21 at 10am Previews: November 18 & 19: by appointment only November 20, 12pm - 5pm Day of sale, beginning at 9am and by appointment.
	November 16, 17 & 18 Annex Auction Auction: November 16, 17 & 18 at 10am Previews: Sunday, November 15, 10am - 5pm Day of sales, beginning at 9am until end of sale.
	October 23 and 24, 2020 Gallery Auction Auction: October 23 & 24, 10am Previews: October 21 & 22, by appointment only Friday, October 23, 9am - 5pm Day of sale, beginning at 9am and by appointment.
	October Annex Auction Tuesday, October 13, 9am - 5pm Sunday, October 18, 12pm - 5pm Day of sale, beginning at 9am and by appointment.
	September Gallery Auction September 23 & 24: by appointment September 25: 9am - EOA September 26: 9am - EOA September Gallery Auction (Two Sessions) Friday September 25, 10am Furniture and Decorative Arts: Lots 1 - 307 Fine Art: Lots 311 - 410 Saturday September 26, 10am Jewelry and Timepieces: Lots 411 - 517 Coins and Stamps: Lots 521 - 535 Asian Works of Art: lots 536 - end
	September Annex Auction September 20, 10am - 5pm Day sof sale, beginning at 9am and by appointment.
	August Gallery Auction Sunday, August 16, 9am - 5pm Friday, August 21, 12pm - 5pm Day of sale, beginning at 9am and by appointment.
	August Annex Auction Tuesday, August 11, 9am - 5pm Sunday, August 16, 12pm - 5pm Day of sale, beginning at 9am and by appointment.
	July Gallery Auction July 22 - 23 by appointment Friday, July 24, 12pm - 5pm Day of sale, beginning at 9am
	July Annex Auction Tuesday, July 14, 9am - 5pm Sunday, July 19, 12pm - 5pm Day of sale, beginning at 9am and by appointment.
	June Annex Auction Please join us for our premier online gallery auction. Property can be previewed online June 15 through June 22. https://bid.michaans.com/ Preview: Saturday June 20, 9am - 3pm
	June Gallery Auction Auction: Saturday, June 20 - 10:00 a.m. Required for entry into our showrooms, everyone must wear a mask Monday June 15, through Thursday, June 18, by appointment only. There are so many reasons to discover Michaan’s Auctions this month. The colorful Kandinsky woodcut and the linocut by Louise Nevelson, Chiura Obata’s 1948 ink on paper “In the Clouds,” and “Cowboy on Horseback” by California artist Edward Borein (1872-1945). The charming lady carved of alabaster by a 19th-century Florentine sculptor, and “Boxing Match,” the oil and pastel by Edy-Legrand, dynamic 20th- century French illustrator and painter. In fine jewelry, gold is abundant and colorful precious gemstones lead the highlights. Ruby, tanzanite and Tahitian black cultured pearl rings are offered. The 14k yellow gold necklace features thirty-seven bezel-set stones including pink tourmaline, blue topaz, amethyst and citrine. Estate jewels include the pendant brooch of emeralds and diamonds surrounding a stunning emerald cabochon. Great style is easily found in the furniture department, with a red leather English library chair, brightly-painted Dutch armoire and Karl Springer’s fabulous snakeskin tables on offer this month. Fine silver, gilt mirrors, handmade carpets and porcelain by Meissen, Locre and Rosenthal are among the auction’s many fine estate pieces.
	Summer Fine Sale Auction: June 19th - 10:00 a.m. Required for entry into our showrooms, everyone must wear a mask. Previews: Monday, June 15 through Thursday, June 18, by appointment only. <a href="https://bid.michaans.com"><i>Michaan's LIVE! (our new online bidding platform for this auction)</i></a> A Kashmir sapphire ring, rare snuff bottles from a distinguished private collection, and iconic works by M.C. Escher are just a few of the treasures offered in Michaan’s highly anticipated Fine Summer Auction. Jewelry lovers will delight in the sterling suite by Antonio Piñeda, Chanel’s J12 black ceramic and stainless steel wristwatch and the big, beautiful pear-shaped diamond solitaire ring. Fine American paintings from the 20th century include “Wading Through the Water” by Carl Oscar Borg, renowned landscape painter of the Southwest, and “City Storm” by the American Impressionist, Guy Carleton Wiggins. Browse the fine selection of works by diverse European painters. An imperial yellow silk Tibetan dragon robe and an exceptional copper-red glazed Chinese porcelain water pot are among the Asian Art highlights. Tiffany Studios, Lalique and Wedgwood are featured. Fine silver includes Gorham’s Maintenon tea and coffee service, circa 1920. A patinated and etched bronze 1960s ”Chan” table by Philip and Kelvin Laverne is a furniture highlight, as is the early 19th-century dining table by Philadelphia cabinetmaker Anthony Quervelle.
	May Gallery Auction Brighten your outlook and feather your nest with great finds from Michaan’s! Offered for online and absentee bidding only, Michaan’s May Gallery Auction brings you Louis Icart’s glamorous Art Deco etchings, fine Chinese porcelains, estate diamonds and rare books of the Old West. M.C. Escher and Peter Max are among the featured artists. Fine art works by American women are highlighted, including the innovative woodcuts of Bertha Lum (1869-1954). Chinese porcelains include the lustrous jade green Lung Chu’an vase, the black Ding ware Yuhuchun vase and a selection of fine blue and white pieces. May’s estate jewels include the gorgeous solitaire diamond ring of nearly three carats and the stunning white gold bib necklace dripping with fine diamonds. A collection of two MidCentury sterling bracelets by Georg Jensen & Wendel is a highlight. Colored gemstones, fine gold, lovely period jewelry and a superbly carved jadeite jade pendant are offered. Among the many wonderful decorative art finds are the grand Rococo Revival carved wood wall mirror and the vintage mixed metal hanging parrot sculpture. The E. Howard banjo wall clock is an American classic. Michaan’s Auctions would like to thank you for your continued support through these unprecedented times. We are respecting the Governor’s shelter-in-place policy but are still finding ways to work remotely. This month there is no Annex auction. The May 15 online-only Gallery auction starts at 10:00 a.m. PST. Absentee bids can be placed through our website. You are invited to bid dynamically through LiveAuctioneers.
	April Auction
	April Gallery Auction Sunday, April 5, 9am - 5pm Friday, April 10, 12pm - 5pm Day of sale, beginning at 9am and by appointment.
	March Gallery Auction Sunday, March 1, 9am - 5pm Friday, March 6, 12pm - 5pm Day of sale, beginning at 9am and by appointment. Treasures from a distinguished San Francisco private collection anchor the offering of Asian art in March. American art includes two William Keith paintings and fine works on paper by Dale Chihuly, Jim Dine and the great sporting watercolorist Chet Reneson. Featured artists include Carl Morris (American, 1911-1993) whose works range from WPA murals to Abstract Impressionism, and Kim Frohsin (b. 1961), a San Francisco painter and assemblage artist. Also offered are Miro's "L'Homme au Balancier” and a number of contemporary fine art photographs. In fine jewelry, Boucheron ladies’ wristwatches are featured. Diamonds and sapphires bedazzle the leaf motif ear clips attributed to Tiffany & Co. There are cabochon rings of tourmaline and jadeite, a carved jade butterfly brooch and gorgeous gold necklaces. Period jewelry includes fine Victorian pieces. Modernist and contemporary furniture includes the puzzle chair by Eugenia Butler, shelves by Castelli and the Eames black leather lounge chair and ottoman.
	March Annex Auction Wednesday, February 26, 9am - 5pm Monday, March 2, 12pm - 5pm Day of sale, beginning at 9am and by appointment.
	February Gallery Auction * Special Preview Hours Sunday, February 2, 9am - 2:30pm Friday, February 7, 12pm - 5pm Day of sale, beginning at 9am and by appointment. *Note: Special Sunday February 2 Preview Hours: 9am - 2:30pm
	February Annex Auction Monday, February 3, 12pm - 5pm Day of sale, beginning at 9am and by appointment.
	January Gallery Auction Sunday, January 5, 9am - 5pm Friday, January 10, 12pm - 5pm Day of sale, beginning at 9am and by appointment.
	January Annex Auction Sunday, January 5, 9am - 5pm Monday, January 6, 9am - 5pm Days of sale, beginning at 9am and by appointment.
	December Gallery Auction Sunday, December 1, 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Thursday, December 5, 12:00 p.pm. - 5:00 p.m. Friday, December 6, 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Saturday, December 7, 9:00 a.m. concluding at the end of the auction and by appointment. Auction Date and Time: Saturday, December 7, 2019 - 10:00 a.m.
	Winter Fine Sale Preview Dates and Times: Sunday, December 1, 9am - 5pm Thursday, December 5, 12pm - 5pm Day of sale, beginning at 9am and by appointment. Auction Date and Time: December 6, 2019 - 10:00 a.m. Spectacular diamond jewelry, museum quality modern art and exceptional Art Deco furnishings will be sold at Michaan's Winter Fine Sale featuring property from the Sylvia Blumenfeld Trust. Highlights include the platinum ring centering a pear-cut fine diamond of nearly 8 carats (estimated at $80,000-$120,000). A large untitled abstract acrylic painting ($150,000-$200,000) by Sam Francis (1923-1994) tops the list of fine artworks by influential modernists from California and beyond. Sylvia Blumenfeld (1921-2018) was a talented collector whose education and world travels shaped her interests and tastes. Her estate includes jewels by designers such as Van Cleef & Arpels and Buccellati, as well as luxury timepieces. Beautiful furniture and decorations from the Blumenfeld Trust include Baltic Neoclassical pieces from the early 19th century. Fine art includes works by the Bay Area Figurative Movement painters Nathan Oliveira, Elmer Bischoff and James Weeks. In this sale Michaan's also offers a superb collection of art and Art Deco furniture and decorations from a San Francisco apartment designed by Steven Volpe and featured in Architectural Digest, August 2017. A second, complementary Art Deco collection includes the designs of Adnet, Ramsay, Coulon and Maison Baguès. In addition to the Sylvia Blumenfeld Trust property, which includes watercolors by Diego Rivera and Toulouse-Lautrec, this sale offers fine Russian paintings from the turn of the 20th century and etchings by Durer. A very special highlight is “PREM" by Robert Indiana. This large steel sculpture is a variation on the theme of Indiana's iconic "LOVE," with the word for "love" spelled in Hindi; estimated at $250,000-$300,000.
	December Annex Auction Auction Tuesday, December 3, 2019 - 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, December 4, 2019 - 10:00a.m Preview Sunday, December 1, 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Monday, December 2, 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Tuesday, December 3, 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Wednesday, December 4, 9:00 a.m. to the conclusion of the auction.
	November Gallery Auction Sunday, November 3, 9am - 5pm Friday, November 8, 12pm - 5pm Day of sale, beginning at 9am and by appointment. Auction Date and Time: November 9, 2019 - 10:00 a.m.
	November Annex Auction Sunday, November 3, 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Monday, November 4, 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. November 5, 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. November 6, 9:00 a.m. to the conclusion of the auction Auctions Dates and Time: November 5 (lots 1 - 1,000) & 6 (lots 1,001 - 2,016), 2019 - 10:00 a.m.
	October Gallery Auction Sunday, October 6, 9am - 5pm Friday, October 11, 12pm - 5pm Day of sale, beginning at 9am and by appointment. Diamonds and pearls, designer fine jewelry, American paintings and a spectacular automaton clock are just a few highlights of the October 12 Gallery Auction. This sale is bursting with exciting lots in every department. Cartier, Hermès and David Yurman are featured in jewelry, along with a strand of GIA-certified natural saltwater pearls ($5,000-$7,000). You’ll also find Native American and Mexican silver jewelry, fine timepieces and vintage estate jewelry. For the art collector there is an excellent selection of American paintings such as the compelling landscapes by Fern Coppedge (1883-1951) and Ralph Blakelock (1847-1919). The 1958 silkscreen “Red Sea” by Wayne Thiebaud is another great find. “American Grotesque” photographer William Mortensen is featured. The sale includes wonderful Mid-century modern art and furniture. An 1814 Pennsylvania German deep red, fraktur painted wood chest is offered at $3,000-$5,000. The “Audubon” flatware service by Tiffany & Co. is among the sterling silver lots. Over 200 lots of Asian art are in this sale: fine porcelains, large cloisonné enamel pieces, carved jade and Japanese woodblocks to name just a few. The Chinese six-panel screen is decorated with exquisite jade and multicolor hardstone overlaid on black lacquer. Visitors to Michaan’s auction gallery will be delighted by the chinoiserie automaton clock ($60,000-$80,000), a wind-up mechanical marvel with a waterfall and boats on a river, crowned by a lovely pagoda where a tiny figure rings a bell.
	October Annex Auction Sunday, October 6, 9am - 5pm Monday, October 7, 9am - 5pm Days of sale, October 8 and 9 beginning at 9am. Offering over 2000 lots of property from various estates throughout the Bay Area, including furniture, glassware, porcelain, clothing, armoires, bedroom sets, couches, chairs, records, books, toys and more.
	September Gallery Auction Sunday, September 1, 9am - 5pm Friday, September 6, 12pm - 5pm Day of sale, September 7, beginning at 9am and by appointment.
	September Annex Auction Sunday, September 1, 9am - 5pm Monday, September 2, 9am - 5pm Days of sale, September 3 and 4 beginning at 9am.
	August Gallery Auction Sunday, August 4, 9am - 5pm Friday, August 9, 12pm - 5pm Day of sale, August 10 beginning at 9am and by appointment. In August Michaan’s offers works of fine art from the Renaissance to the present. Tie Feng Jiang, Roy de Forest, George Bellows and Rufino Tamayo are among the featured 20th century artists. Sculptures include Benjamino Bufano’s bronze “Snail.” Highlights in jewelry: diamonds and peridots, jade and coral, vintage Rolex watches and a fabulous necklace by Surrealist artist and designer Eric de Kolb. A Yuhuchun openwork vase and an ‘oil spot’ tea bowl are among the Chinese porcelains from a distinguished private collection. Fine textiles from Europe include Fortuny gowns and a 17th Century Flemish tapestry with an allegorical theme. A jade green Sandwich glass lamp is offered from the collections of the Fine Arts Museums of San Francisco.
	August Annex Auction Sunday, August 4, 9am - 5pm Monday, August 5, 9 am - 5pm Days of sale, August 6 and 7 beginning at 9am Two day auction located in our Annex building. Unique finds newer and antique household items.