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US 1798 Draped Bust Dollar
Michaan's May estate auction will feature coins from the estate of J. Caleb Cope. This very rare 1798 U.S. draped bust $1 coin KNOB 9 will be sold as lot 404 at an estimate of $2,000-3,000. It is quite uncommon for this particular coin to be found in such excellent condition, listed as “extra fine.” Over 20 coin lots from the Cope estate will be sold in May, represented by worldwide collections of gold and silver pieces. The J. Caleb Cope coin selections including the 1798 U.S. draped bust coin will up for auction on Sunday the 4th of May.
Tommi Parzinger Coffee Tureen
This striking Parzinger coffee tureen manufactured by Dorlyn Silversmiths will be offered in Michaan's 20th Century Design Auction. Tommi Parzinger's sense of "high-style modernism" struck a fashionable chord, creating a notable collector following. His designs graced numerous prominent New York estates and garnered famous clients such as Marilyn Monroe. The tureen is quite streamlined, with black handles beautifully complimenting the polished brass body. The piece remains in wonderful condition and comes complete with a matching base burner. The Parzinger coffee tureen will be sold on July 6th at a conservative auction estimate of $200-300.
T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings Klismos Chairs
Sure to be a coveted lot is this pair of T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings for Saridis of Athens walnut and leather Klismos chairs. In the late 1930s and into the 1940s Robsjohn-Gibbings was one of the most important decorators in America. In 1960 he met Greek designers Susan and Eleftherios Saridis and their collaborations came to create the Klismos line of furniture. Robsjohn-Gibbings eventually moved to Athens, where he became a personal designer to Aristotle Onassis. The Klismos chairs will be offered in Michaan's 20th Century Design Auction on July the 6th at an auction estimate of $4,000-6,000.
18th Century Soapstone Figural Carving of Tang Ying
A rare and important artwork is seen in this soapstone figural carving of Tang Ying. Commissioned for his birthday, this uncommon piece was created in reverence and homage to the kiln master. Tang Ying is a rare subject matter in Asian works of art, making this an especially collector worthy piece. He is flanked by male adolescents, symbolizing the gentle Tang Ying as a worthy father figure as well as conveying the good fortune of bearing sons. This 18th century piece will be sold in the Fine Asian Works of Art Auction on June 23rd at an estimate of $100,000-150,000.
Russian Cloisonne Enamel Clad 84 Standard Icon of Christ Pantocrater
A substantial Russian icon lot is found in a cloisonne enamel 84 work of Jesus. The 19th century piece has retained its rich color palette and remains in wonderful condition. An ornate, iridescent halo illuminates the depiction of Jesus, showing detailed cut out workmanship as it runs off of its scalloped metal frame. The piece is beautifully and classically painted, as it mirrors historical influences seen in Byzantine art. Measuring approximately 14 by 12 1/8 inches, the work of art will be offered at an auction estimate of $8,000-12,000.
Tony Natsoulas Ceramic Sculpture
Michaan’s Fine Art Department will present this unique sculpture by Tony Natsoulas in the October estate auction. The Sacramento based Natsoulas has been dubbed a "prankster in clay" for his large scale subjects such as this ceramic. As a student at U.C. Davis, Natsoulas studied under figurative ceramic sculpture master Robert Arneson. During his professional career, he received a prestigious nod by the Smithsonian as well, who declared him one of the top one hundred craft artists in the United States. The Natsoulas ceramic will be auctioned as lot 499 at an estimate of $300-500.
Tiffany Garden Museum Collection Fine Art Selections
Seven works of art once held in Mr. Takeo Horiuchi's honored Tiffany Garden Museum Collection will be available for sale in the December Fine Works of Art Auction. Pieces include: this Robert Frederick Blum to be sold as lot 2025 at an estimate of $2,000-4,000; a Lilla Cabot Perry offered as lot 2028 at an estimate of $60,000-90,000; this James Abbott McNeill Whistler as lot 2029 at an estimate of $15,000-30,000; a John La Farge to be auctioned as lot 2030 at an estimate of $150,000-200,000; lot 2031 from Robert Frederick Blum at an auction estimate of $25,000-50,000; an Arthur Wesley Dow to be sold as lot 2032 at an estimate of $80,000-120,000; and a Theodore Wores offering in lot 2073 with an estimate of $10,000-15,000.
Pair of Spratling Sterling Silver Bracelets
Highlighting the February sale are a highly collectible pair of William Spratling sterling silver cuff bracelets. The matching bracelets bear a repeating pattern of sectioned "V" shapes interspaced by small silver balls. The design sensibilities echo a style Spratling is well known for: modern, simple, fresh and angular with a nod to early Mexican culture. His signature style and influence on the growth of the silver industry in Taxco lead him to be largely regarded as "The Father of Mexican Silver." The stamped bracelets will be auctioned at an estimate of $600-800.
SALVADOR DALI (Spanish 1904-1989) "Don Quixote, 1966"
Leading the selection of international art works in the February estate sale is this Salvador Dali titled "Don Quixote, 1966." The fluid ink on paper drawing is a rare glimpse of Dali's sketch work. The depiction of a standing figure measures 13.75 by 11.75 inches and is inscribed on the right hand side "Pour Ronnie Chan." Dali's surrealist roots are evident in the simple sketch, from one of the most prominent cultural icons of our time. Signed and dated "Dali, 1966," the piece will be offered at an auction estimate of $2,000-3,000.
Roland Petersen Monotype Print
This very special print titled “Carnation Picnic” by Roland Petersen commands center stage in the March sale as lot 510 at an estimate of $2,000-3,000. The one-of-a-kind monotype print was hand colored by Petersen, as noted by the artist in the margin of the piece. His expert use of complimentary bright and bold hues effectively expresses images and ingeniously positions forms within the landscape. Petersen's California roots run deep, as he studied at U.C. Berkeley and the San Francisco Art Institute. Petersen was also one of five artists to form the “Bridge Generation” of the Bay Area Figurative Movement, which included Nathan Oliveira, Theophilus Brown, Paul John Wonner and Frank Lobdell.