Abell Auction Co. is Honored to Represent the Estate of Thomas O. Paine

Abell Auction Co. is representing the estate of Dr. Thomas O. Paine, who oversaw the nation’s space program during the first manned missions to the moon.Dr. Paine joined the space agency as its Deputy Administrator in January 1968 and was named the third Administrator in its history in March 1969. During his tenure, NASA launched the […]

The Estate of Dr. George (Jürgen) Wittenstein & Dr. Christel Bejenke Wittenstein

Abell Auction Co. is proud to present the estate of Dr. George (Jürgen) Wittenstein & Dr. Christel Bejenke Wittenstein, a prominent Santa Barbara couple with an incredible humanitarian background. Dr. George Wittenstein was a general, cardiovascular, and thoracic surgeon, while his wife Dr. Christel Bejenke Wittenstein was an anesthesiologist.While first in the United States, Dr. George Wittenstein lived in Colorado, where he taught and studied at Denver General Hospital. He and his family moved

Andre Hambourg Paintings To Be Sold Fall 2018

Abell Auction Company will be offering three Andre Hambourg paintings in the upcoming fall 2018 Quarterly Fine Art Sale. The paintings are characteristic of Hambourg’s style, depicting Impressionist beach and boat scenes with his recognizable soft, pastel palette. The three signed oil on canvas painting all hail from a Santa Barbara estate, with Wally Findley gallery labels on the verso. Stay tuned for more information on the upcoming sale through Abell’s Facebook and Instagram sites.Hambourg, 1

Iconic Fashion in Abell’s Spring 2018 Luxury Auction

The upcoming April 2018 luxury auction features clothing, shoes and accessories by Chanel, Fendi, Yves St. Laurent, Louis Vuitton, Judith Leiber and much more.Abell Auction Co. is proud to present our upcoming spring 2018 luxury auction. This sale features designer goods, vintage jewelry and clothing, fine glassware and sterling appointments. Abell is uniquely situated in the nation’s second largest art market, which provides a constant influx of quality appointments from prominent Southern Cali

Palm Spring Modernism Week & Mid-Century Modern Pieces at Abell

The annual Palm Spring event celebrates mid-century modern design, art, architecture, fashion and culture. Abell’s weekly auction this Thursday, February 22nd features a great assortment of mid-century design pieces as well.Modernism week is an annual festival held in the Palm Springs area of Southern California that encourages the appreciation of mid-century design. By promoting education, preservation and sustainable modern living, the event aims to showcase the forward-thinking ways of the vi

The Estate of Paul Anthony Mitchell

Items from estate of former professional football player to be featured in Abell’s upcoming fine art sale. Mr. Mitchell was the 6th oldest living former professional football player at the time of his passing.Abell Auction Co. is proud to represent the estate of Mr. Paul Anthony Mitchell, a former All-American football player and long-time resident of Palos Verdes, Los Angeles. Mitchell was born in Minnesota in 1920, and at the time of his passing he was the 6th oldest living former professional

Abell to Offer Marble by First Female Professional Sculptor

19th century American artist Harriet Goodhue Hosmer was the first woman to break into the all-male world of neo-classical sculptureAbell Auction Co. is proud to present the first quarterly auction of 2018 on February 11th. This sale will feature more than 500 lots of fine art, antiques, estate jewelry, modern and contemporary prints and multiples, decorative arts, Asian works of art and sterling silver holloware. One highlight of this sale is a finely sculpted Neoclassical marble depicting a sle