Why Choose Hughes Auctions for Art Auctions in Los Angeles?
When navigating the diverse Los Angeles art market, choosing the right auction house makes all the difference. Hughes Auctions has established itself as the premier destination for art auctions in Los Angeles, with particular expertise in California-based artists of the 20th Century while maintaining comprehensive knowledge of European and American art spanning the 17th to 21st Centuries.
Our specialized focus on Los Angeles and California artists sets us apart in the regional market. From the California Impressionists to the Light and Space movement, from the Ferus Gallery artists to contemporary rising stars, our team possesses unparalleled insight into the nuances of West Coast artistic developments. This regional expertise was highlighted during our “California Riveria” auction series, where works by Peter Voulkos, Victor Vasarely (VASA), Peter Shire, Doyle Lane, Corita Kent, David Cressey, Emil Kosa, Jr, Erwin Binder, Karl Stanley Benjamin, among many others, achieved exceptional results. Our regional expertise was also showcased in our recent “California & Western Art” auction, which featured exceptional plein air landscapes by Edgar Alwin Payne, Christian Emil Siemer, Conrad Buff, William Ballantine Dorsey, Joe Duncan Gleason, Maurice Braun, and Louis Hovey Sharp, among many others. The tremendous success of this auction helped introduce a new generation of collectors to this significant period in California art history.
While our regional knowledge runs deep, our expertise extends globally across centuries of art history. Our seasoned specialists confidently handle everything from 17th Century Dutch masterworks to American Hudson River School landscapes. This breadth of knowledge allows us to contextualize California art within the broader international market, creating unique value for both buyers and sellers. Hughes Auctions was thrilled to present for auction for the first time since 1937 "The Frozen Canal," circa 1924, by Fern Isabel Coppedge (1883-1951). This important painting by a member of the "Philadelphia Ten," a group of female artists working during the early to mid 20th Century, had been in storage since the 1970s, and we worked closely with the estate to ensure the painting’s fascinating story was told to a world-wide audience of collectors.
Our trusted position within the Los Angeles art community has been earned through decades of thoughtfully approaching each project and transparent transactions. When you choose Hughes Auctions, you’re partnering with Los Angeles' most knowledgeable team of fine art specialists and auction experts – specialists who understand the rich artistic heritage of California while maintaining global perspective across four centuries of art history.