Treasured Belongings of Famed German Resistance Leader and American Game Show Host Highlight Live Auction on Feb. 24 in Los Angeles

Abell Auction Co. presents an exclusive array of fine art, antiques, jewelry and 20th century design from prominent Southern California estates at the live and online sale

Highlighted items at Abell Auction Co.'s Feb. 24 sale include this French ormolu-mounted commode à vantaux signed Linke, pair of Venetian gilt bronze candlesticks, Paul Augustin Aizpiri “French Riviera” and Pablo Picasso Madoura “Tetes” pitcher. (Photo: Business Wire)

LOS ANGELES--()--Abell Auction Co. will offer a stunning array of fine art, antiques, 20th century design and jewelry from prominent Southern California estates on Sunday, Feb. 24, in Los Angeles. Live bidding begins at 10 a.m. online and at the gallery, 2613 Yates Ave.

The sale features an impressive collection of mid-century furniture from the estate of Ann and Bill Cullen, a famed American radio and television personality who hosted more than 25 game shows in a career spanning over five decades.

Abell is also honored to present antique German carved wood armoires, coffers and credenzas from the estate of prominent Santa Barbara humanitarians Dr.Christel Bejenke Wittenstein and Dr. George (Jürgen) Wittenstein, who was a leader of the German “White Rose” Nazi resistance group and one of its only members to survive the Holocaust.

The exclusive assortment of auction items includes:

Fine Art by:
- Paul Augustin Aizpiri
- Phil Dyke
- Peter Max
- Ed Moses
- Jean Lambert-Rucki
- Theo Tobiasse

Modern and Contemporary Prints and Multiples by:
- George Braque
- Leonora Carrington
- Marc Chagall
- David Hockney
- Ellsworth Kelly
- Joan Miro
- Robert Motherwell
- Pablo Picasso
- Richard Serra
- Rufino Tamayo
- Andy Warhol

Jewelry:
- 18 karat emerald and diamond ring (6.29 carats)
- 18 karat yellow, white gold, platinum and diamond ring (7.08 carats)
- Van Cleef & Arpels 18 karat gold, coral and chrysoprase ‘Maltese Cross’ brooch
- Tiffany & Co. yellow, white gold, diamond and coral flower brooch
- Zolotas 18 karat white, yellow gold diamond, ruby and cultured pearl suite
- Cartier 18 karat gold, diamond and jadeite ring, and pair of gold hoop earrings

Antiques:
- French ormolu-mounted mahogany commode à vantaux signed Linke
- French ormolu-mounted parquetry inlaid and marble top commode signed Linke
- Pair of Louis XVI ormolu mounted and marble top tables
- Four Louis XVI open armchairs signed Jacob Paris
- Pair of French Regence gilt wood mirrors

An auction preview will be held Feb. 20-23 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Abell gallery (2613 Yates Ave.). Visit www.abell.com or call 800.404.2235.

About Abell Auction Company
Abell Auction Company, Los Angeles’ original and premier auction house, has been entrusted with fine estates and collections for over a century. It has handled the treasured belongings of many high-profile clients, including legendary figures in Hollywood. Now in its fourth generation of family operation, Abell’s weekly and quarterly sales attract an international audience of in-person and online buyers. For more information, visit www.abell.com or call 323.724.8102.

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Contacts

Stacy Geere, 661.253.1059
stacy@thegeeregroup.com