Michaan’s Auctions – September Gallery Auction
Friday, September 15th at 10 am
2751 Todd Street, Alameda, CA 94501
www.michaans.com

Previews:
Thursday, Sepember 14th, noon – 5 pm
Friday, September 15th, 9am – end of auction

ALAMEDA, CALIF. — Michaan’s September 15 gallery auction is curated with a collection of Georgian air twist glass, a grouping of Native American beaded items as well as baskets. Photography has a section with star artists such as Michael Keena, O. Winston Link and Richard Misdrach. The jewelry highlights jadeite jade in ring, bracelet and brooch settings. The Asian art section has wucai jars, meiping vase and silk embroidered robes.

The furniture and decoratives section of the sale leads off with an Ernest Batchelder chest ($2/3,000). Batchelder was a leader in the American Arts and Crafts Movement. Besides the chests he created, he was also a prolific tile maker.

Next up are antique movie posters, including Alexander the Great and a six sheet movie poster Panama and the Canal from an Aeroplane ($4/7,000). Michaan’s is also featuring a Gibson Style L1 archtop acoustic guitar ($1/1,500); and an antique Native American Plains beaded pipe bag ($800-$1,200).

The fine art section has a wide range of mediums and artists. The first highlighted artist is from Cuba, Rene Portocarrero, who was recognized internationally for his achievements. His oil painting “Cuba” created in 1980 ($6/8,000) is bright and very vibrant. On the other end of the spectrum is a landscape from George Sander Bicherstaff depicting the Towers at Tower Falls in Yellowstone ($600/900). Michaan’s is also featuring photography from Michael Kenna. “High Tide” ($600/800) is one of four being offered in September.
The jewelry department is colorful with a lemon quartz, blue topaz, sapphires and sparkling diamonds. There is a sapphire, diamond, yellow gold bracelet ($1/1,500). Also featuring an ammolite, yellow gold suite ($800-$1,200).

The Asian art section is featuring two silk robes, both from the is late Qing/Republic period. The first is a Chinese red ground silk gauze embroidered lady’s robe ($2/3,000). The second robe is a yellow ground embroidered silk lady’s robe ($1,5/2,000). There is also a blue glazed tureen and cover, bearing a Kangxi mark ($400/600).

The September Annex auction is being conducted on Monday through Wednesday, September 11-13. This venue gives collectors a wide variety of jewelry, fine art, decorative arts, furniture, Asian art, stamps and coins to choose from. The auction includes more than 2,500 lots, most estimated under $300.
Michaan’s Auctions is at 2751 Todd Street. For additional information, www.michaans.com or 510-227-2505.

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Important Property Deadline Dates
Winter Fine Sale | Nov. 17,2023
October Gallery | Sept. 22,2023
(800) 380-9822 • (510) 740-0220
Gallery Showroom: 2751 Todd Street, Alameda, CA 94501
Annex Showroom: 2701 Monarch Street,Alameda, CA 94501
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