Michaan's Auctions

Hottest fine jewelry trend on the red carpet and beyond? Men in brooches. Timothee Chalamet, Antonio Banderas, Usher, Nick Jonas and Common are just a few men of style who’ve taken to rocking rocks on their suit lapels. For him, her or them, this 18k gold fish brooch has it all: rubies, sapphires, emeralds AND diamonds. Estimated at $1,000-$1,500 in Michaan’s Summer Fine Sale June 19. Download the app and prepare to reel it in. #finejewelrysale #rubybrooch #fishbrooch #fishjewelry #mensfashiontips #redcarpetstyle #broochesareback #broochesformen #mensjewelry #brooches #broochesofinstagram

From the Han Dynasty, a period of remarkable innovation that ended nearly 2,000 years ago. This tripod vessel of silver-inlaid bronze dates to the period when paper was invented! Estimated at $1,500-$2,000 in the June 19 Summer Fine Sale, this ancient treasure of China’s Bronze Age is finely incised and inlaid with silver wire depicting stylized mythical animals. From the estate of a prominent Piedmont, CA collector. #handynasty #chineseartcollector #chineseantiques #sanfranciscoartgallery #chinesebronze #ancientchineseart #asianart

Maud Florance Gatewood (1934-2004) is recognized as one of the greatest painters to come from North Carolina, a state where the history of creative brilliance and integrity runs long and deep. Gatewood’s large 1988 acrylic on canvas, Sensuous and Deceptive Streaks, is estimated at $7,000-$10,000 in Michaan’s Summer Fine Sale. Sensuous and Deceptive Streaks is from the Santa Barbara estate of native North Carolinian Barrie Bergman, who built the Record Bar and Bare Escentuals business empires. #maudflorencegatewood #fineart #artatauction #michaansauctions

Art must be an integral part of the struggle, Charles White insisted. It can’t simply mirror what’s taking place. It must ally itself with the forces of liberation. Charles White (1918-1979) dedicated his long career to creating images of dignity (his words) depicting Black Americans. Michaan’s is proud to offer White’s 1972 etching, Cat’s Cradle, signed, titled, dated and numbered 2/25; estimated at $12,000-$15,000. Another impression of this large print was in the 2014 traveling exhibition, Heroes Gone But Not Forgotten: The Art of Charles White. #charleswhite #charleswhiteartist #blackart #blackartist #blackartmatters #blackartists #africanamericanartists #sanfranciscoartgallery #museumofafricanamericanhistory #museumofafricanamericanart #michaansauctions

Made of two brooches designed as one, the double clip brooch is a triumph of chic versatility! The design enjoyed great popularity beginning in the 1920s ... picture it pinned to a cloche hat, a sleek flapper dress, a wrap coat. Now imagine your own wardrobe enhanced by the addition of this fabulous piece of fine jewelry. The neckline of your outfit, or the occasion you’re donning it for, might determine whether you wear the whole or a half. In Michaan’s Summer Fine Sale on June 19, the Art Deco diamond, ruby, and platinum double clip brooch is estimated at $3,000-$5,000. #doubleclip #artdecojewelry #artdecodiamonds #artdecosociety #artdecobrooch #diamondsandrubies #finebrooch #artdecofashion #antiquejewelry #estatejewelry #rarejewels #sfjewelry #jewelryauction #jewelryauctions

Offered at Michaan’s on June 19. This is every collector’s dream: the complete set of five finely crafted gilt bronze figures of Shakyamuni Buddha, with five mudras. This group dates to the early 20th century and represents a transitional sculptural style from the period of late Ming into Qing Dynasty. Detailed photos of each serene, seated figure will be available on the Michaan’s app. The complete set, five mudras of the Great Shakyamuni Buddha, is estimated at $30,000-$50,000. #buddhaart #buddhasculpture #buddhasculptures #mingdynastyart #qingdynastyart #asianart #chineseantiques #artauction #antiquesauction #michaans

GRANDS VINS DE BORDEAUX in tomorrow’s auction! Michaan’s proudly presents fine wines and Champagnes from the subterranean cellar of a Marin County, CA collector. Vintages from the 1950s onward, so many great choices. There’s a magnum of Moët & Chandon Brut Impériale, one of six fine Champagnes in Lot 630. A 1961 Château d’Yquem Sauternes is estimated at $400-$600. View them all Lots 606 through 630 with detailed descriptions in the Michaan’s app and at michaans.com. #vins...debordeaux #sauternes #premiercru #moët #winecollector #oldwines #oenophile #oenophiles #michaansauctions #wineatauction See more

Roy Lichtenstein at Michaan’s! His 1967 screenprint, Brushstrokes, is estimated at $3,000-$5,000 in the Feb. 20 Gallery Auction, open for bidding now on the Michaan’s app. Fine prints by Andy Warhol, Keith Haring and Jacob Lawrence are offered along with several by Lichtenstein. #roylichtenstein #andywarhol #keithharing... #jacoblawrence #popart #fineart #fineprints #artonpaper #fabfind #michaansauctions See more

This wonderful Japanese cloisonné chest comes with the original receipt of its 1919 purchase in Kyoto. Perched on a fitted stand, it retains brilliant color a century later. Lot 542 in Michaan’s February 20 Gallery Auction, on view now in the Michaan’s app and at michaans.com. #japaneseart #cloisonne #japaneseantiques... #japanesecloisonne #japanesechest #asianantiques #asianartatauction #fabfind #asianworksofart #michaansauctions See more

From the gifted hands of Marie Torivio (b. 1930) and Sarah Garcia (1928-2015) of the Acoma Pueblo, New Mexico. Reviving ancient designs of the Anasazi and Tularosa, these artists advanced the celebrated Acoma pottery tradition throughout the 20th century and into the 21st. Discover the power of their artistry in Michaan’s Annex Auction, today and tomorrow (Lot 1662, two Acoma vessels). Download the Michaan’s app to bid now! #acoma #acomapueblo #nativeamericanpottery #marietoriviopottery #sarahgarcia #anasazi #tularosa #foumdit #fabfind #michaansauctions