MONROVIA, CALIF. — Moran’s Art of the American West auction conducted on August 31 featured collections of artwork, American Indian silver jewelry, sculpture in both bronze and silver, turn-of-the-century Navajo textiles, basketry, beadwork and pottery as well as a selection of Stickley furniture and western items. Roping the sale’s highest price, $12,500 with premium, was an oil on board by contemporary artist Jason Rich (b 1970/71) titled “Working Sun to Sun,” 2011. The scene of a cattle roundup was signed lower left J. Rich; signed again, titled and dated verso and measured 25¼ by 30½ inches. A review of this sale will appear later.
