Michann’s – January Gallery Auction
Friday, January 19th at 10am
2751 Todd Street, Alameda, CA 94501
www.michaans.com

ALAMEDA, CALIF. — Michaan’s Auctions January Gallery Auction on Friday, January 19, features numerous cars in addition to examples from the fine art and Asian art departments. The auction is led by a 2023 Tesla Model X in plaid trim with 3,901 miles, a 1965 Ford Mustang hardtop coupe, as well as a 1955 Ford Thunderbird. Also included is a large gilt bronze figure of an Immortal, a notable oil painting by Joseph Henry Shar, and a 14K yellow gold charm bracelet.

The Tesla Model X ($100/120,000) features Tesla’s full self-driving capability. The 1966 Ford Mustang ($600/800) is a classic edition of America’s most iconic automobile; this lot is a restorer’s special. Also available are a 1991 Ford F150 ($8/10,000) and a 2016 Ford F-350 with an attached camper ($22/24,000).

Finally, a 1955 Ford Thunderbird ($10/12,000) will be offered, the first model year of what would come to be known as a classic luxury car.

The jewelry department features several examples, headlined by a 14K yellow gold charm bracelet ($2/3,000) featuring Eiffel Tower, nautical and gavel motifs, among others. The department is also offering an 18K yellow gold panther brooch in the style of David Webb ($2,5/3,500) and a ring ($2/3,000) that includes numerous precious stones.

Michaan’s furniture and decorative department is highlighting a Napoleon III gilt brass and pietra dura tantalus ($3/4,500), featuring a metallic interior and clever hinge mechanisms. Also on offer are 11 Dresden porcelain cabinet plates by R. Wehsener ($4/7,000), an example of porcelain work from the German family company and an Espenet dining table ($12/18,000). Finally, a collection of pipes in shadowbox ($5/8,000) will be sold, an elegant set of mostly European smoking accessories.

The fine art department will sell a Joseph Henry Sharp landscape, circa 1900s, likely Taos, N.M., ($20/40,000), an important work from the famed painter of American Southwest scenes. “Bui Huu Hung, Family Tradition, Portrait” ($3/4,000) is an example from the famed lacquer artist and will be offered alongside other works such as Harrison (Haskay Yahne Yah) Begay “Navajo Feather Dancer,” ($400/600), and Peter Voulkos, “Abstract Composition” ($5/8,000). Finally, the department will be offering Sol LeWitt, “Curvy Brushstrokes” ($7/9,000), and “Portrait of a Young Girl,” attributed to George Knapton ($15/25,000), each of which represents important works from notable artists.

The Asian art department will offer a pair of carved spinach jade plaque insert table screens” ($3/5,000), as well as a large gilt bronze figure of an immortal” ($2/3,000). The department also will offer a set of 10 archaistic bronze vessels ($20/30,000) of significant historical significance, as well as a Sino-Tibetan gilt bronze seated figure of Buddha ($2/3,000) and a rare Ming-style wucai hexagonal zun vase ($2/4,000).

Preview is Thursday, January 18; noon to 5 pm.

Michaan’s Auctions is at 2751 Todd Street. For more information, www.michaans.com or 510-227-2505.

Previews: Thursday, January 18th, noon – 5pm, Friday, January 19th, 9am – end of auction
Now accepting consignments for our exciting 2024 auctions!
Important Property Deadline Dates:
February Gallery | Jan. 26,2024
March Gallery | Feb. 23,2024
April Gallery | March 29, 2024
Natzler Blue Glaze Pottery Bowl. Estimate: $600 / 1,000
Twelve R.Wehsener Dresden Porcelain Cabinet Cup Sets. Estimate: $4,000 / 6,000
G. Nardi Coral, Lapis Lazuli, Diamond, 18k Yellow Gold Ladybug Brooch. Estimate 1,200 / 1,600
14k Yellow Gold Charm Bracelet. Estimate 2,000 / 13,000
JOSEPH HENRY SHARP (American, 1859 – 1953) Landscape. Estimate: $20,000 / 40,000
Attributed to GEORGE KNAPTON (British, 1698-1778) Portrait ofYoung Girl with Dog and Bird. Estimate: $15,000 / 20,000
Pair of Carved Spinach Jade Plaque Insert Table Screens. Estimate: $3,000 / 5,000
Napoleon III Gilt Brass and Pietra Dura Tantalus. Estimate: $3,000 / 4,000
A Sino-Tibetan Gilt Bronze Seated Figure of Buddha. Estimate: $2,000 / 13,000
To view a catalog or to download Michaan’s app to bid online visit bid.michaans.com.
All lots to be offered in our Friday, January 19th Gallery Auction. www.michaans.com
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Gallery Showroom: 2751 Todd Street, Alameda, CA 94501
Annex Showroom: 2701 Monarch Street, Alameda, CA 94501