ABELL MAY 22 QUARTERLY FINE ART AUCTION
Abell Auction Co. is proud to present an important fine art, antiques, 20th century design and fine jewelry auction on Sunday, May 22, 2022 at 9 a.m. PDT. Featuring property from prominent California estates, the sale will be highlighted by a Ricard Prince collage of Kate Moss ($400,000-600,000); an original Fredrick Remington bronze “Rattlesnake” sculpture ($100,000-150,000); and a collection of large diamond rings, Art Deco and important signed jewelry pieces.
PLATINUM & DIAMOND RING - Estimate: $130,000 - 150,000
Fine estate jewelry includes a Raymond Yard Art Deco platinum and diamond double-brooch; Art Deco platinum and diamond bracelet; Tiffany & Co. 18 karat yellow gold and sapphire brooch, and Schlumberger 18 karat gold and diamond ring; Cartier Art Deco diamond and onyx bracelet; Van Cleef & Arpels 18 karat yellow gold convertible necklace/bracelet; 18 karat white gold and blue diamond ring (Fancy Light Blue, I1-clarity, 2.00 carats); platinum and diamond ring (G-color, VVS2-clarity, 6.56 carats)18 karat yellow gold and pear diamond ring (I-color, VVS1-clarity, 6.49 carats); platinum and diamond emerald-cut ring (F-color, VS1-clarity, 4.16 carats); platinum and Asscher-cut diamond ring (M-color, SI1-clarity, 8.45 carats); platinum and diamond round brilliant ring (M-color, I1-clarity, 10.14 carats); and much more vintage estate jewelry.
PABLO PICASSO: "PALOMA ET SA POUPEE" - Estimate: $20,000 - 30,000
HENRI LAURENS (1885 - 1954): ABSTRACT - Estimate: $20,000 - 30,000
Fine art in the upcoming auction includes an exquisite collection of California and European paintings, as well as signed paintings, drawings and sculptures by Antoine Blanchard; Chaz Guest; George Hallmark; Clementine Hunter; Thomas Kinkade; Henri Laurens; Helen Lundebert; Ed Moses; Roland Conrad Petersen; Paul Emile Pissaro; Noah Purifoy; Norman Rockwell (collection of drawings); Betye Irene Saar; and much more.
ANSEL EASTON ADAMS (1902 - 1984): MOUNT WILLIAMSON FROM MAZANAR, SIERRA NEVADA - Estimate: $10,000 - 15,000
Modern and contemporary prints and multiples include works signed Ansel Adams; Marc Chagall; Peter Hill Beard; David Hockney; Pablo Picasso; Rufino Tamayo; and much more.
MAGDALENA FRIMKESS (B. 1929): DISNEY CHARACTER VASE - Estimate: $5,000 - 7,000
Abell’s May 22 Quarterly Fine Art Auction also features property from the Estate of David Karpeles, Montecito; decorative arts and antique furniture including a Carlo Bugatti desk and stool and Frimkess Disney vase; modern and contemporary furnishings; Asian arts including a collection of Chinese appointments from an important San Diego collection; an impressive collection of Americana from the Estate of Sally Rhodes, Corona del Mar; and much more.
FREDERIC REMINGTON (1861 - 1909) - Estimate: $100,000 - 150,000
An auction preview will be held at the Abell gallery (2613 Yates Ave. in Los Angeles) from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. PDT on Monday, May 16 to Saturday, May 21. Buyers may place absentee bids with Abell directly, bid via telephone or bid online at LiveAuctioneers.com and Invaluable.com. For more information, call 323.724.8102 or visit www.abell.com.