Michaans – Winter Fine Auction
Thursday, December 14th; 10am
www.michaans.com
2751 Todd Street,Alameda, CA 94501

ALAMEDA, CALIF. — Michaan’s Auctions Winter Fine Sale on Thursday, December 14, features notable names leading the fine art, decorative and jewelry departments. Bansky’s 2004 screen print “Barcode” headlines a sale featuring Tiffany Studios Bronze Lamp and Wisteria Table Screen, wristwatches by Omega and Hublot and a brooch attributed to Suzanne Belperron.

The fine art department leads the way with an exciting work, “Barcode” by British phenom Banksy ($40/60,000). Functioning both as a criticism of the illegal wildlife trade and as a subtle anti-consumerist metaphor, “Barcode” is one of the finer examples of the artist’s social critique and has regularly proven its value. This work is certified by the Pest Control Office and is signed by the artist. Also for sale is M.W. Skip Whitcomb’s “Trail Into the Back Country” ($2/4,000) a beautiful painting by the Colorado plein-air artist, and Verve’s “Last Works of Matisse; 1950 through 1954” edition 35/36 ($2/3,000), which showcases some of the artist’s most mature and celebrated works.

The furniture and decorative departments have several exciting pieces, the first of which is Tiffany Studios bronze lamp with Favrile shade ($8/12,000). Exquisitely designed with a beautifully ribbed base and iridescent Favrile shade, this lamp is a masterpiece of Tiffany Studios’ graceful design. Also from Tiffany Studios is the Wisteria table screen ($8/12,000) in an elegant green with pops of purple in the flower motif. We will also be offering a pair of Escalier de Cristal’s etched glass vases ($2/3,000), featuring excellently rendered waterfowl engravings.

The Asian Art department is presenting a carved Zitan and Mixwood sculpture ($5/8,000). Intricately detailed, this piece is impressively executed, with multiple figures, structures and flora, as well as exposed wood grain. Also included in the sale, is a group of underglaze red and blue porcelain snuff bottles ($800-$1,200) featuring dragons and pastoral scenes.

Finally, our jewelry department features various must-see items, headlined by a French lace agate, amethyst, and 18K yellow gold brooch attributed to Suzanne Belperron ($10/15,000). Nimbly crafted, its sweeping lines and fine jewels make this an exciting example of Belperron’s iconic design. Also featured are a pair of wristwatches, the first a Hublot Big Bang wristwatch ($7/9,000) and an Omega 18K yellow gold, leather wristwatch ($3/5,000). Also on offer, is a slender and marvelously constructed Art Deco diamond bracelet ($2,5/3,000).

The December Gallery Auction will take place on Friday, December 15. This auction is led by our flagship offering from the Sports Memorabilia department: a 1937 All-Star multi-signed baseball, with 19 signatures including Babe Ruth and Joe DiMaggio. The baseball is certified by PSA/DNA Authentication Services and is estimated at $8/12,000.

Michaan’s Auctions catalogs can be viewed on www.michaans.com, LiveAuctioneers and on our Michaan’s Live site. Bid live in the gallery or remotely via absentee, phone or online.

Michaan’s Auctions gallery is at 2701 Monarch Street. For information, 510-740-0220 or www.michaans.com.

Preview: Wednesday, December 13th; noon – 5p.m. Thursday, December 14th; 9am – end of auction
BANKSY (British, b. 1974) “Barcode” This work is accompanied by the new certificate of authenticity issued by Pest Control Office. Estimate: $40,000/ 60,000
Moche Gilt Copper Mask with Frontlet, Loma Negra. Estimate: $2,5,00 / 5,000
Attributed to Suzanne Belperron French Lace Agate, Amethyst, 18k Yellow Gold Brooch. Estimate: $10,000 / 15,000
Verve 35 36 Last Works of Matisse 1950 through 1954. Estimate: $2,000 / 3,000

Art Deco Diamond, Bracelet. Estimate: $3,000 / 5,000
Wedgwood Fairyland Lusterware Porcelain Bowl. Estimate: $1,500 / 2,000
Tiffany Studios Wisteria Table Screen. Estimate: $8,000 / 12,000
Tiffany and Co. Cartel Gilt Bronze Clock. Estimate: $1,500 / 2,000
American Arts and Crafts Tile by Chauncy Thomas. Estimate: $2,000 / 3,000
Peruvian Tea Camusso Sterling Silver Coffee Service : $3,000 / 4,000
Hublot Big Bang “Aero Bang” Stainless Steel Wristwatch Ref. No. 310.KX.11 Estimate: $7,000 / 9,000

1936 Packard Super 8. Completely restored in 2008 Estimate: $100,000/ 150,000
Rolex Oyster Perpetual GMT-Master II Stainless Steel Wristwatch Ref. No. II67I0LN. Estimate: $12,000/ 16,000
BANKSY (British, b. 1974) “Barcode” This work is accompanied by the new certificate of authenticity issued by Pest Control Office. Estimate: $40,000/ 60,000
Tiffany & Co. 18k Yellow Gold Bracelet. Estimate: $4,000 / 6,000
Chinese Hu Form Gilt Ground Blue and White Famille Rose Porcelain Vase,Yongzheng Mark. Estimate: $10,000 / 15,000
Tiffany Style American Stained Glass Window, one of two. Estimate: $4,000 / 6,000
Tiffany Studios Good Shepherd Stained Glass Window. Estimate: $70,000 / 90,000
Tiffany Style American Stained Glass Window. Estimate: $4,000 / 6,000
Massive Lamb Studios, NY, Stained Glass Window Depicting Moses with The Ten Commandments. Estimate: $20,000 / 25,000

(800) 380-9822 • (510) 740-0220 Gallery Showroom: 2751 Todd Street, Alameda, CA 94501 Annex Showroom: 2701 Monarch Street, Alameda, CA 94501