Los Angeles – Abell Auction Co. is set to present an exclusive two-day auction featuring fine art, jewelry, antiques, and design on March 15 and 16. The event will showcase a curated selection of over 70 estate jewelry pieces, including a striking 10.22-carat diamond ring valued between $200,000 and $300,000. Additional highlights include masterfully designed pieces from luxury brands such as Bulgari and David Webb. Live online bidding begins at 10 a.m. PDT on both days.
The auction will also feature the personal collection of renowned designer George Doan. His collection includes exquisite 18th and 19th-century furniture and antiques from France, Italy, Spain, and Portugal. Doan, celebrated for his work with high-profile clients, was known for transforming a historic Pennsylvania firehouse into a masterpiece and designing interiors for James Biddle, former president of the National Trust for Historic Preservation.
Jewelry Highlights:
- 10.22-carat diamond ring
- Bulgari 18-karat yellow gold, gem-set diamond necklace
- White gold and diamond riviere necklace
- 18-karat yellow gold, multi-colored sapphire necklace
- Platinum, yellow gold, diamond, and sapphire ring
- Yellow gold, emerald, and diamond choker
- David Webb 18-karat yellow gold ruby and diamond earrings
- David Webb 18-karat yellow gold and platinum turquoise, sapphire, and diamond flower brooch
- Corum 18-karat yellow gold coin watch
- Jaeger-LeCoultre 18-karat yellow gold Reverso moon phase leather watch
- Henry Dunay 18-karat yellow gold woven collar necklace
George Doan Collection Highlights:
- Pair of Portuguese carved wood, gesso, and polychrome angels
- Regency chinoiserie commode
- Italian rococo painted table
- Set of four Maison Jansen Curule-form stools
- Portuguese rococo console table
- Italian and French bergères and fauteuils
Works signed or attributed to renowned artists, including:
- Louis Ritman
- David Hockney
- Alexander Calder
- Charles (Chuck) Arnoldi
- Billy Al Bengston
- Pablo Picasso
- Robert Motherwell
- Sam Francis
- Sigmund Joseph Menkes
Furniture and Decor Highlights:
- Pair of Iberian Rococo gilt and red-lacquered armchairs
- Italian walnut and marquetry commode
- Paul McCobb dining suite
- Pair of Paul Ferrante Neoclassical-style gueridons
- Oushak carpets
- Collection of Colonial Latin American santo figures
- Pair of Florentine giltwood and metal sconces
- Early Persian Islamic silver-inlaid high-tin bronze goblet and pouring vessel
- Reed and Barton Francis I sterling flatware service
- Australian Philharmonic gold coins
- Gene Moore for Tiffany & Co. sterling and enamel circus figures
- Salvador Dalí bronze Venus Spatiale
A special preview exhibition will take place from March 10-14, from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m., at Abell Auction Co.’s gallery, located at 6620 Telegraph Road in Los Angeles. Collectors and enthusiasts are invited to explore the exceptional offerings before the auction.
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