John Moran Auctioneers
A Southern California auction house known for California and American art, art of the American West, modern design, jewelry and Asian art. What it sells, how buying works there and what it costs, with a straight link to the house.
- Founded
- 1969
- Based in
- Monrovia, CA
- Studio lots
- $300–$3,000
- Buyer's premium
- 27%
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About John Moran Auctioneers
John Moran has been selling in Southern California since 1969, from Pasadena and then Altadena before moving to 145 East Walnut Avenue in Monrovia. It is known for California plein air painting and art of the American West.
Its sales also cover modern and contemporary art, Latin American art, American Indian art, modern design, Asian art, and jewelry and watches. Studio Auctions offer lower-priced lots, usually between $300 and $3,000, and the house also does valuations and estate services.
What John Moran Auctioneers sells
How buying works at John Moran Auctioneers
- RegisterRegister online, by email, fax, mail or in person. In person, bring photo ID and a credit card. Absentee and phone bids are due 24 hours before the sale.
- Choose how to bidBid on johnmoran.com, in the Moran Mobile app, by telephone, with an absentee bid, in person, or through LiveAuctioneers or Invaluable.
- Add the costsThe buyer's premium is 5 points higher on LiveAuctioneers and Invaluable. Card payments add a fee, and sales tax is extra.
- Pay within 5 business daysCash, check, wire, ACH or cards. Buyers outside the US pay by wire.
- CollectThe house doesn't pack or ship; it refers buyers to shippers. Storage is $10 per lot per day after the 5th business day.
What it costs
John Moran's buyer's premium, by part of the hammer price and how you bid:
| Hammer price | Direct (via LiveAuctioneers or Invaluable) |
|---|---|
| Up to $1 million | 27% (32%) |
| $1 million to $5 million | 21% (26%) |
| Over $5 million | 15% (20%) |
Direct means in person, by phone, absentee or on johnmoran.com. Card payments add a fee, and rates can change for a given sale.
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