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 | May Gallery Auction May 15, 2020 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 18, 2020 |
 | April Gallery Auction April 11, 2020 Sunday, April 5, 9am - 5pm Friday, April 10, 12pm - 5pm Day of sale, beginning at 9am and by appointment. |
 | March Gallery Auction March 7, 2020 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 March 3 - March 4, 2020 Wednesday, February 26, 9am - 5pm Monday, March 2, 12pm - 5pm Day of sale, beginning at 9am and by appointment. |
 | February Gallery Auction February 8, 2020 * 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 February 4 - February 5, 2020 Monday, February 3, 12pm - 5pm Day of sale, beginning at 9am and by appointment. |
 | January Gallery Auction January 11, 2020 Sunday, January 5, 9am - 5pm Friday, January 10, 12pm - 5pm Day of sale, beginning at 9am and by appointment. |
 | January Annex Auction January 7 - January 8, 2020 Sunday, January 5, 9am - 5pm Monday, January 6, 9am - 5pm Days of sale, beginning at 9am and by appointment. |
 | December Gallery Auction December 7, 2019 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 December 6, 2019 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 December 3 - December 4, 2019 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 November 9, 2019 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 November 5 - November 6, 2019 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 October 12, 2019 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 October 8 - October 9, 2019 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 September 7, 2019 Sunday, September 1, 9am - 5pm Friday, September 6, 12pm - 5pm Day of sale, September 7, beginning at 9am and by appointment. |
 | September Annex Auction September 3 - September 4, 2019 Sunday, September 1, 9am - 5pm Monday, September 2, 9am - 5pm Days of sale, September 3 and 4 beginning at 9am. |
 | August Gallery Auction August 10, 2019 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 August 6 - August 7, 2019 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. |