Name: “Gardeners, Gifts and Garbage” Talk with John Moran Auctioneers
Start: 2025-02-22T14:00:00-08:00
Location: Laguna Art Museum

$\u201cGardeners, Gifts and Garbage\u201d Talk with John Moran Auctioneers$

Have you ever wondered if items you own or have inherited might be valuable?
Jeff Moran, President of John Moran Auctioneers will take you on a journey through the surprising discovery of valuable artwork and objects found in the most unexpected places. When people overlook or misjudge the true value of an item, it could end up discarded, forgotten, or misidentified. This talk focuses on a selection of notable pieces sold at auction that were almost lost to time: a diamond ring thought to be costume jewelry, a half-burnt masterwork found in an unpaid storage unit, a seemingly nondescript vase used as an umbrella holder, and a remarkable silver bowl placed in the junk pile. Part cautionary tale, part exploration of best practices for estate planning, this presentation also dives into the importance of personal property appraisals—explaining when they’re needed, how they should be done, and why they play a crucial role in estate settlements.