Thirty-Five City-Owned Artworks SOLD @ MICHAAN’S AUCTIONS, November 2013, December 2013 & January 2014

ABSTRACT: “Michaan's Auctions is a leading, full service auction house on the West Coast specializing in the appraisal and sale of antiques and fine art… Established in 2002, Michaan's Auctions holds up to thirty sales each year that attract a broad base of buyers and consignors the world over. With one of the largest facilities in Northern California, Michaan's offers buyers the ability to preview and bid on many unique and desirable pieces.” At Michaan’s Auctions’ November 2013 Annex Auction (22 artworks of 29 total items sold), December 2013 Estate Auction (6 artworks of 6 total sold), December 2013 Annex Auction (6 artworks of 8 total artworks sold) and January 2014 Annex Auction (2 artworks of 2 total artworks sold), a total of thirty-six city-owned artworks were sold. A LISTING OF ARTWORKS AT AUCTION is presented, with prices realized. According to reporting in The Carmel Pine Cone, “THIRTY-FIVE pieces of city-owned artwork appraised at a total $262,450 in 2007 sold at auction late last year for $9,680.14, according to public records, with some going for as little as a dollar apiece. Ranging from unframed drawings and photos, to large modern oil paintings, sculptures and etchings, the works were part of the city’s 1,000-piece art collection, which has been valued at $1,467,918.” “At Nonnenberg’s suggestion, the city hired Michaan’s houses, with a 10 percent commission and a 1.5 percent insurance fee on the “hammer price,” according to city administrator Jason Stilwell.”

REFERENCE: Artwork, appraised at $250K, brings in just $10K, By MARY SCHLEY, The Carmel Pine Cone, July 4, 2014, 1A, 21A

LISTING OF CITY-OWNED ARTWORKS AT MICHAAN’S AUCTIONS

(November 2013, December 2013 and January 2014)

November Annex Auction
Auction: Tuesday, November 5, 2013, 10am (lots 001-1351)
Wednesday, November 5, 2013, 10am (lots 1352-2666)

Lot # Description
552A Oil on Board- "Sunday Mornings",Tina Danzansky, , 25.5" x 23.5" This item was deaccessioned from the City of Carmel art collection by the City Council. Proceeds from the sale of the artwork will go toward maintenance and preservation of the City’s art collection.
Price Realized 552A $224.20

582A Etching in Gold- "Dog", Winfield This item was deaccessioned from the City of Carmel art collection by the City Council. Proceeds from the sale of the artwork will go toward maintenance and preservation of the City’s art collection.
Price Realized 582A $70.80

662A Print- "Lazarus", Signed Elihu Vedder This item was deaccessioned from the City of Carmel art collection by the City Council. Proceeds from the sale of the artwork will go toward maintenance and preservation of the City’s art collection.
Price Realized 662A $59.00

665A Photo- "Creative Struggle", Signed Robert U. Sater, 14" x 11" This item was deaccessioned from the City of Carmel art collection by the City Council. Proceeds from the sale of the artwork will go toward maintenance and preservation of the City’s art collection.
Price Realized 665A $1.18

673A Print- "Portrait of a Woman", 1893, A.N. Roussuff, 16" x 12" This item was deaccessioned from the City of Carmel art collection by the City Council. Proceeds from the sale of the artwork will go toward maintenance and preservation of the City’s art collection.
Price Realized 673A $47.20

674A Japanese Tribal Mask This item was deaccessioned from the City of Carmel art collection by the City Council. Proceeds from the sale of the artwork will go toward maintenance and preservation of the City’s art collection.
Price Realized 674A $29.50

678A Oil on Canvas, "Static Interference", 1993, Rudolf Haegele, 34.25" 74.25" This item was deaccessioned from the City of Carmel art collection by the City Council. Proceeds from the sale of the artwork will go toward maintenance and preservation of the City’s art collection.

696A Acrylic on Canvas- "Red Dutch House", Lee Waisler, 96" x 66" This item was deaccessioned from the City of Carmel art collection by the City Council. Proceeds from the sale of the artwork will go toward maintenance and preservation of the City’s art collection.

720A Etching- "Thomas Carlyle", James McNeill Whistler, 20" x 16" This item was deaccessioned from the City of Carmel art collection by the City Council. Proceeds from the sale of the artwork will go toward maintenance and preservation of the City’s art collection.
Price Realized 720A $165.20

773A Water Color- Floral, Holly Bryce Parker, 1949, 15.5" x 38.5" This item was deaccessioned from the City of Carmel art collection by the City Council. Proceeds from the sale of the artwork will go toward maintenance and preservation of the City’s art collection.
Price Realized 773A $23.60

778A Water Color- "Vietnamese Children" This item was deaccessioned from the City of Carmel art collection by the City Council. Proceeds from the sale of the artwork will go toward maintenance and preservation of the City’s art collection.
Price Realized 778A $1.18

782A Etching- "The Span", John Stahl, 11" x 14" This item was deaccessioned from the City of Carmel art collection by the City Council. Proceeds from the sale of the artwork will go toward maintenance and preservation of the City’s art collection.
Price Realized 782A $59.00

783A Etching- "Richmond", Richard Dobson, 11.5" x 8.5" This item was deaccessioned from the City of Carmel art collection by the City Council. Proceeds from the sale of the artwork will go toward maintenance and preservation of the City’s art collection.
Price Realized 783A $35.40

789A Etching- "LA Farraca", Ernest Melchert, 4.75" x 6.5" This item was deaccessioned from the City of Carmel art collection by the City Council. Proceeds from the sale of the artwork will go toward maintenance and preservation of the City’s art collection.
Price Realized 789A $29.50

807A Etching- "The Old Guard", Ernest Melchert , 9.25" x 6.5 This item was deaccessioned from the City of Carmel art collection by the City Council. Proceeds from the sale of the artwork will go toward maintenance and preservation of the City’s art collection.
Price Realized 807A $35.40

809A Print, Unframed- "Eastern Mountain Scene, John Ross Key, 11" x 16" This item was deaccessioned from the City of Carmel art collection by the City Council. Proceeds from the sale of the artwork will go toward maintenance and preservation of the City’s art collection.
Price Realized 809A $5.90

818A Etching- European City Scene, Colin Campbell Cooper, 13.25" x 10.5" This item was deaccessioned from the City of Carmel art collection by the City Council. Proceeds from the sale of the artwork will go toward maintenance and preservation of the City’s art collection.
Price Realized 818A $153.40

819A Oil on Board- "Red Chair, " Tina Danzansky, 1960 36" x 18" This item was deaccessioned from the City of Carmel art collection by the City Council. Proceeds from the sale of the artwork will go toward maintenance and preservation of the City’s art collection.
Price Realized 819A $94.40

836A Oil on Canvas- "Watermelons and Lettuce", Jane Moppin, 40.5" x 30.25" This item was deaccessioned from the City of Carmel art collection by the City Council. Proceeds from the sale of the artwork will go toward maintenance and preservation of the City’s art collection.
Price Realized 836A $47.20

841A Pastel Unframed- "Manin Sombrero", Charles Pica, 24" x 19" This item was deaccessioned from the City of Carmel art collection by the City Council. Proceeds from the sale of the artwork will go toward maintenance and preservation of the City’s art collection.
Price Realized 841A $1.18

882A Oil on Board- Brass Pot with Lilies, Mariann. 30" x 24" This item was deaccessioned from the City of Carmel art collection by the City Council. Proceeds from the sale of the artwork will go toward maintenance and preservation of the City’s art collection.
Price Realized 882A $17.70

886A Pencil Drawing- "Two Horses", 1845, J.E.B. 15" x 19"  This item was deaccessioned from the City of Carmel art collection by the City Council. Proceeds from the sale of the artwork will go toward maintenance and preservation of the City’s art collection.

Price Realized 886A $5.90

1525A Mixed Media on Canvas, "Dipped in Red," Rudolf Haegele 1993, 34.25" x 74.25 This item was deaccessioned from the City of Carmel art collection by the City Council. Proceeds from the sale of the artwork will go toward maintenance and preservation of the City’s art collection.

1538A Oil on Canvas, "Island", Rudolf Haegele, 1993 34.25" x 74.25" This item was deaccessioned from the City of Carmel art collection by the City Council. Proceeds from the sale of the artwork will go toward maintenance and preservation of the City’s art collection.

1963A Oil on Canvas, "Woman Playing Violin", Royal Whitaker, 41.25" x 32" This item was deaccessioned from the City of Carmel art collection by the City Council. Proceeds from the sale of the artwork will go toward maintenance and preservation of the City’s art collection.
Price Realized 1963A $17.70

1980A Print- Cafe Scene by Water C. Lauren, 15" x 38.5" This item was deaccessioned from the City of Carmel art collection by the City Council. Proceeds from the sale of the artwork will go toward maintenance and preservation of the City’s art collection.
Price Realized 1980A $11.80

2295A Acrylic on Canvas- "Passage" (Part 1), Lee Waisler, 1993, 65" x 101" This item was deaccessioned from the City of Carmel art collection by the City Council. Proceeds from the sale of the artwork will go toward maintenance and preservation of the City’s art collection.

2295B Acrylic on Canvas- "Passage" (Part 2), Lee Waisler, 1993, 34.25" x 74.25" This item was deaccessioned from the City of Carmel art collection by the City Council. Proceeds from the sale of the artwork will go toward maintenance and preservation of the City’s art collection.

2543A Oil on Canvas- "The Divers", Tina Danzansky 30" x 24" This item was deaccessioned from the City of Carmel art collection by the City Council. Proceeds from the sale of the artwork will go toward maintenance and preservation of the City’s art collection.

Prices Realized Subtotal: $1,136.34

REFERENCE: Michaan's Auctions
Prices Realized November 5-6, 2013 Annex Auction

December Estate Auction
featuring fine art, decorative arts & jewelry
Auction: Sunday, December 1, 2013, 10am
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Lot # Description

003 After SIR LAWRENCE THOMAS (British

1764-1824) "The Calmady Children" Oil on canvas. 30 x 30 inches. This item was deaccessioned from the City of Carmel art collection by the City Council. Proceeds from the sale of the artwork will go toward maintenance and preservation of the City’s art collection. (CONDITION: Minor paint loss and pressure dent from back.) NOTES: A 19th/early 20th century copy of the original that hangs in the Metropolitan Museum of  Art. In period frame.

Est. Low $400 Est. High $ 600

Price Realized 003 $1,062.00

034 RICHARD DETREVILLE (American 1864-1929) "Untitled - California Hills in the Spring" Oil on canvas. 20 x 30 inches. Signed l/r. This item was deaccessioned from the City of Carmel art collection by the City Council. Proceeds from the sale of the artwork will go toward maintenance and preservation of the City’s art collection.

Est. Low $400 Est. High $600

Price Realized 034 $413.00

071 ANNE BRIGMAN (American 1869-1950)

"The Heart of the Storm" Gelatin silver print. 9 3/4 x 7 3/4 inches. Mount: 12 x 10 inches. Signed and dated l/l in photograph "12" and signed l/r in pencil on mat. This item was deaccessioned from the City of Carmel art collection by the City Council. Proceeds from the sale of the artwork will go toward maintenance and preservation of the City’s art collection. (CONDITION: Good condition for its age and hinged to original mat paper). NOTES: Artist original logo, address and handwritten title verso.

Est. Low $2,000 Est. High $4,000

Price Realized 071 $4,130.00

077 FORTUNATO GALLI (Italian 1850-1918)

"Figure of a Nude Maiden" Carved Carrara marble. 67 inches high. Signed and dated

"Firenze 1886". This item was deaccessioned from the City of Carmel art collection by the City Council. Proceeds from the sale of the artwork will go toward maintenance and preservation of the City’s art collection.

Est. Low $2,000 Est. High $4,000

Price Realized 077 $5,015.00

079 After FREDERIC-AUGUSTE BARTHOLDI

(France 1834-1904) "The Statue of Liberty - La Liberte Eclairant le Monde" Cast

bronze on marble base. 21 1/2 inches tall, 5 x 5 inches (without base). Base 7 x 7 x 2 inches. Stamped "104/975" and bears signature "Bartholdi". This item was deaccessioned from the City of Carmel art collection by the City Council. Proceeds from the sale of the artwork will go

toward maintenance and preservation of the City’s art collection. NOTES: Plaque reads "100 eme Anniversaire Statue Commemorir de Apres Maquette Originale Edison Limitee Musee Barthholdi, Colmar, France".

Est. Low $300 Est. High $500

Price Realized 079 $708.00

651 Renaissance Revival Marble Bust of Dante {Dimensions 12 1/2 x 12 inches} This item was deaccessioned from the City of Carmel art collection by the City Council. Proceeds from the sale of the artwork will go toward maintenance and preservation of the City’s art collection. [small losses]

Est. Low $300 Est. High $400

Price Realized 651 $188.80

Prices Realized Subtotal: $11,516.80

REFERENCE: Michaan's Auctions
Prices Realized December 1, 2013 Estate Auction

Sneak Peak of hidden bargains at Michaan's Auctions December 3 & 4 Annex Auction
December Annex Auction

Auction: Tuesday, December 3, 2013, 10am (lots 001-1203)

Wednesday, December 4, 2013, 10am (lots 1204-2414)

Lot # Description
897 Acrylic on Canvas- "Red Dutch House", Lee Waisler, 96" x 66" This item was deaccessioned from the City of Carmel art collection by the City Council. Proceeds from the sale of the artwork will go toward maintenance and preservation of the City’s art collection.

1055 Oil on Canvas, "Static Interference", 1993, Rudolf Haegele, 34.25" 74.25" This item was deaccessioned from the City of Carmel art collection by the City Council. Proceeds from the sale of the artwork will go toward maintenance and preservation of the City’s art collection.
Price Realized 1055 $5.90

1717 Oil on Canvas, "Island", Rudolf Haegele, 1993 34.25" x 74.25" This item was deaccessioned from the City of Carmel art collection by the City Council. Proceeds from the sale of the artwork will go toward maintenance and preservation of the City’s art collection.

1728A Mixed Media on Canvas, "Dipped in Red," Rudolf Haegele 1993, 34.25" x 74.25 This item was deaccessioned from the City of Carmel art collection by the City Council. Proceeds from the sale of the artwork will go toward maintenance and preservation of the City’s art collection.
Price Realized 1728A $11.80

1260 Oil on Canvas- "The Divers", Tina Danzansky 30" x 24" This item was deaccessioned from the City of Carmel art collection by the City Council. Proceeds from the sale of the artwork will go toward maintenance and preservation of the City’s art collection.
Price Realized 1260 $188.80

2263A Acrylic on Canvas- "Passage" (Part 1), Lee Waisler, 1993, 65" x 101" This item was deaccessioned from the City of Carmel art collection by the City Council. Proceeds from the sale of the artwork will go toward maintenance and preservation of the City’s art collection.
Price Realized 2263A $11.80

2263B Acrylic on Canvas- "Passage" (Part 2), Lee Waisler, 1993, 34.25" x 74.25" This item was deaccessioned from the City of Carmel art collection by the City Council. Proceeds from the sale of the artwork will go toward maintenance and preservation of the City’s art collection.
Price Realized 2263B $5.90

Prices Realized Subtotal: $224.20

REFERENCE: Michaan's Auctions
Prices Realized December 3-4, 2013 Annex Auction

Sneak Peak of hidden bargains at Michaan's Auctions January 7 & 8 Annex Auction
January Annex Auction
Auction: Tuesday, January 7, 2014, 10am (lots 001-1345)
Wednesday, January 8, 2014, 10am (lots 1346-2651)

Lot # Description
675 Acrylic on Canvas- "Red Dutch House", Lee Waisler, 96" x 66" This item was deaccessioned from the City of Carmel art collection by the City Council. Proceeds from the sale of the artwork will go toward maintenance and preservation of the City’s art collection.
Price Realized 675 $11.80

1551 Oil on Canvas, "Island", Rudolf Haegele, 1993 34.25" x 74.25" This item was deaccessioned from the City of Carmel art collection by the City Council. Proceeds from the sale of the artwork will go toward maintenance and preservation of the City’s art collection.
Price Realized 1551 $17.70

Prices Realized Subtotal: $29.50

PRICES REALIZED GRAND TOTAL: $12,906.84

REFERENCE: Michaan's Auctions
Prices Realized January 7-8, 2014 Annex Auction