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Abell Auction Co. is Honored to Represent the Estate of Thomas O. Paine

23 July, 2019

Abell Auction Co. is representing the estate of Dr. Thomas O. Paine, who oversaw the nation’s space program during the first […]

The Estate of Dr. George (Jürgen) Wittenstein & Dr. Christel Bejenke Wittenstein

26 November, 2018

Take a Seat: The Top 10 Chairs at Abell This Week

25 September, 2018

Abell Auction Company is Los Angeles’ original and premier auction house since 1916. Sales are held every Thursday that feature […]

The Estate of TV Personality Bill Cullen: This Week at Abell

21 September, 2018

Abell Auction Company is proud to be representing the estate of 20th century TV personality Bill Cullen at the September […]

The Top 10 Pieces For The Modern Collector: This Week At Abell

16 July, 2018

Abell Auction Co. will be offering an assortment of mid-century modern art and decorative items at the July 19th weekly […]

Andre Hambourg Paintings To Be Sold Fall 2018

29 June, 2018

Abell Auction Company will be offering three Andre Hambourg paintings in the upcoming fall 2018 Quarterly Fine Art Sale. The […]

In Memoriam: Ruth Weinberg (April 13, 1922 – March 31, 2018)

3 April, 2018

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Ruth Weinberg, a loyal and cherished employee of Abell […]

Iconic Fashion in Abell’s Spring 2018 Luxury Auction

16 March, 2018

The upcoming April 2018 luxury auction features clothing, shoes and accessories by Chanel, Fendi, Yves St. Laurent, Louis Vuitton, Judith […]

Palm Spring Modernism Week & Mid-Century Modern Pieces at Abell

19 February, 2018

The annual Palm Spring event celebrates mid-century modern design, art, architecture, fashion and culture. Abell’s weekly auction this Thursday, February […]

The Estate of Paul Anthony Mitchell

1 February, 2018

Items from estate of former professional football player to be featured in Abell’s upcoming fine art sale. Mr. Mitchell was […]

Abell to Offer Marble by First Female Professional Sculptor

19 January, 2018

19th century American artist Harriet Goodhue Hosmer was the first woman to break into the all-male world of neo-classical sculpture

15 Great Pieces of Jewelry Sold at Abell in 2017

30 December, 2017

This past year saw an increased demand in pear-shaped diamonds and classic luxury designs

The Estate of Mrs. Carole Cramer

15 November, 2017

Jewelry collection of 1950s singer & actress to hit the auction block

Governor Brown Signs Bill Into Law Reducing Impediments That Affect California Auctions

17 October, 2017

The law immediately reduces impediments to auction companies engaged in the sale of sports and entertainment memorabilia in California.

Property From The Famed Holmby Hills Owlwood Estate Up For Auction

1 January, 2017

The auction will benefit Habitat for Humanity’s ongoing mission of eliminating substandard housing and homelessness worldwide.

Abell’s is Proud to be Offering Items Belonging to Stage and Film Actress Patricia Morison

19 December, 2016

Beginning January 5, 2017, Abell Auction Company will put up for sale items from the residence of actress Patricia Morison […]

Works by Paul Horiuchi

28 September, 2016

Paul Horiuchi (1909-1999) Horiuchi was born in Japan and moved to the United States in 1946. He eventually moved from […]

Presenting Works by American Artist James Gill

14 September, 2016

James Gill (b.1934) arrived on the Los Angeles art scene in the early 1960s. Represented by the Felix Landau Gallery, […]

Collection of Original Works by Louis Eilshemius

13 September, 2016

Abell is proud to introduce a collection of original artwork by Louis Michel Eilshemius (1864-1941) for Thursday September 15th and […]

The Estate Of Louis and Annette Kaufman

1 September, 2016

Louis and Annette Kaufman were renowned classical musicians with a true passion for collecting art. Moving from Portland […]

Press Release: Treasured Belongings Of Famed American Writer Gore Vidal Set For September Auction

26 August, 2016

Featuring notable artwork, furnishings and memorabilia, this sale offers the public a rare opportunity to own a piece of literary […]

Press Release: $1 Million David Webb Jewelry Collection Up For Auction In Los Angeles

22 September, 2015

(Los Angeles, Calif. – Sept. 22, 2015) Jewelry fashions worn by top celebrities often epitomize Hollywood glamour. Now, you have […]

Press Release: Auction of $1 Million Private Jewelry Collection by Famed Designer David Webb

8 September, 2015

(Los Angeles, Calif. – Sept. 8, 2015) L.A.’s Abell Auction Company will hold an online and live quarterly auction on […]

Life After 50: Parting With Possessions – Prudently And Professionally

4 September, 2015

Special to Life After 50 by Joe Baratta of Abell Auction Company

Estate Auctions vs. Estate Sales – What’s Best?

26 July, 2015

When individuals make the decision to liquidate or downsize their assets, it can be a difficult and emotional process. The […]

Press Release – Exclusive David Webb Jewelry Auction Preview – August 25 in Beverly Hills

21 July, 2015

ABELL AUCTION COMPANY Immediate Release July 21, 2015 Exclusive David Webb Jewelry Auction Preview – August 25 in Beverly Hills […]

Press Release: Rare Belongings of Torrance Native, Olympian and WW II Hero Louis Zamperini To Be Auctioned – May 28

26 May, 2015

Rare Belongings of Torrance Native, Olympian and WW II Hero Louis Zamperini To Be Auctioned – May 28 Other than […]

Press Release – Hollywood History Comes Alive With Auctions of Golden Age Celebrity Estates

22 April, 2015

What do the first and only Jewish Miss America, and a film noir siren who starred in movies with icons […]