Abell Auction
Founded in 1916, Abell Auction Company is the premier West Coast auction house for fine art, antiques, jewelry, and 20th century design. Now in our fourth generation, Abell is committed to handling every transaction with absolute professionalism, efficiency, and transparency. We are uniquely situated in the nation's second largest market for fine and decorative art, allowing us to draw a constant influx of quality appointments from prominent West Coast estates. Our personable and knowledgeable staff can help with all questions. Please check our website as we update constantly www.abell.com
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California Estate Jewelry & Rare Coins
Introducing Abell Auction's California Estate Jewelry and Rare Coins Auction Prepare to be enthralled by our upcoming event on May 14th, starting at 9am PDT. Delve into a captivating world of vintage allure and numismatic treasures. Discover an extensive assortment of estate jewelry, diamonds, gold, and a large assortment of colored stones. Immerse yourself in the fascinating realm of rare coins, where historical significance meets numismatic excellence. From coveted gold pieces to intricately graded silver coins, our auction promises something extraordinary for every collector. Find out more at Abell.com about our in-person preview Monday through Friday from 9am to 3pm PDT. Mark your calendar for May 14th and don't miss this exclusive opportunity to acquire pieces of enduring beauty and historical value.The Estate of Francis and Marion Lederer
ABELL AUCTION CO. PRESENTS THE ESTATE OF LEGENDARY HOLLYWOOD LUMINARIES AND CIVIC ACTIVISTS FRANCIS AND MARION LEDERER ON MAY 16 The sale will offer an exquisite array of Spanish and Italian art and furnishings that once adorned the couples? monastery-mission style hacienda, now a Los Angeles historic-cultural monument (Los Angeles, Calif. ? May 7, 2024) ? Abell Auction Co. is rolling out the red carpet with treasures from the estate of debonair stage and screen actor Francis Lederer and his wife Marion Lederer on May 16. The online sale will showcase a coveted collection of Spanish and Italian art and furnishings, from the 14th to 19th centuries, that once adorned the couples? California mission-inspired residence. Live bidding will start at 10 a.m. PDT. Francis Lederer was a Czechoslovakian-born actor with a successful career in Europe and the U.S. He starred in motion picture productions in the 1920s and 1930s, including ?Pandora?s Box,? considered one of the greatest films of the silent era. He went on to achieve success on the Broadway stage and television screens, where he made guest appearances on programs such as "Mission: Impossible," "Ben Casey," "The Untouchables" and "It Takes a Thief.? In 1933, Francis Lederer purchased land in the Canoga Park area of the San Fernando Valley (later renamed West Hills), where he built a home on a 6.7-acre knoll in the style of California Missions San Luis Rey and Santa Ynez. Designed by John R. Litke as an extraordinary example of museum quality architecture, the sprawling residence was declared a Los Angeles Historic-Cultural Monument (No. 204) in 1978. The couple curated a trove of rare items for their home that will make a stunning appearance on the auction block. These include their original collection of furnishings, paintings, polychrome figures, religious artifacts and other decorative objects as shown in a 1965 issue of Architectural Digest.Bidder Reviews for Abell Auction (599)
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malvinaStaten Island, NY
May 05, 2024
WalterDaly City, CA
Apr 25, 2024
Easy direct transaction; fine quality item
Process first to last was uncomplicated. Wonderful to have shipping handled in-house. Packing and shipment was reasonable for complexity and weight of the bronze statue. Never have I received any shipment better protected! Thank you!
KarenSherman Oaks, CA
Mar 28, 2024
Excellent purchase experience with Abell!
From bidding to picking up my item, every step of the way was easy and Abell had great communication.
MikeReno, NV
Mar 21, 2024
FIRST CLASS OPERATION
THIS WAS MY FIRST TIME DEALING WITH THIS COMPANY. THE PERSON I SPOKE WITH WAS KIM. HE WAS VERY PROFESSIONAL WAS VERY AND HELPFUL IN EVERY WAY AND EVERY STEP. THE PACKING WAS A 10 OUT OF 10. GREAT COMPANY TO DEAL WITH. A + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + +
YuryBad Kreuznach, DE
Mar 03, 2024
ElizabethHollywood, FL
Mar 01, 2024
As always, Abell Auction is superb in, and I'm always thrilled to bid on their items!
Bid with total confidence... everything I've bid on and won has been fantastic!!
JoanGreat Falls, VA
Feb 15, 2024
Smoothest operation around auction circuit. Very helpful with shipping.
Smoothest operation around auction circuit. Very helpful with shipping.
JoyceLaguna Niguel, CA
Feb 14, 2024
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