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Canes from the Estate of Eddi Van Auken.

Fine Curiosities Auction: The Estate of Eddi Van Auken

The sale offers a rare glimpse into the creative spirit of a connoisseur whose eye for the unusual and the beautiful resulted in a truly one-of-a-kind collection.

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Maynard Dixon (American, 1875–1946), Arizona Landscape, 1944, oil on board, 10.5″ x 13″.Estimate: $15,000–$20,000

California & American Fine Art Highlights

The Fine Art department will present a strong selection of works by acclaimed California and American artists on June 20th.

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Emmi Whitehorse (American/Navajo, b. 1957), Kin Nah Zin II #226, mixed media on paper, 27.5″ x 39″.Estimate: $20,000–$30,000

June Auction Highlights

Our June 19th auction will feature a curated selection of California and American fine art, exquisite jewelry, and pieces from Asian antiquity.

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Eddi Van Auken and husband, Wendell Van Auken.

The Story of Eddi Van Auken

For over 30 years Eddi acquired, researched, and catalogued antique walking sticks from around the world.

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Wayne Thiebaud (American, 1920–2021), Dark Cake, 1983, woodcut in colors on Tosa Koza paper, 15″ x 17.5″.Estimate: $20,000–$30,000

Modern + Contemporary Fine Art Highlights

This May, we are thrilled to showcase an exceptional array of work from masters like Raimonds Staprans, Wayne Thiebaud, and much more.

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Joan Brown (American, 1938–1990), Mary Julia #32, 1976, acrylic and graphite on paper, 36″ x 24″.Estimate: $8,000–$12,000

Artist Spotlight: Joan Brown

For fans of the Bay Area Figurative Movement, we are highlighting two works on paper by celebrated multimedia artist Joan Brown this May.

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