Los Angeles – This August, Bonhams will present the third annual The Art of Hawaiʻi sale, a themed auction celebrating Hawaiian artists and their works that capture the beauty and spirit of the Hawaiian Islands. Taking place on August 6 in Los Angeles, the sale will feature a myriad of notable works by notable kamaʻāina artists including David Howard Hitchcock (1861-1943), Lloyd Sexton, Jr, (1912-1990), and Hon-Chew Hee, to name a few.

Leading the sale is Hanalei Valley, Kauaʻi, 1925 by David Howard Hitchcock (1861-1943), estimated at $250,000 – 350,000. Other standouts include, Lily, Hawaiian Dancer by Madge Tennent (1889-1972), estimated at $100,000 – 150,000, and Gathering Flowers by Arman Tateos Manookian (1904-1931), estimated at $10,000 – 15,000.

Additionally, six paintings by Lloyd Sexton, Jr. (1912-1990) including Puako Ponds, 1968, estimated at $40,000 – 60,000; Kawela Bay, Oʻahu, Hawaiʻi, 1972, estimated at $12,000 – 18,000; and Punaluʻu, Oʻahu, Hawaiʻi, 1968, estimated at $12,000 – 18,000 will also be offered in the sale.

"We're excited to be presenting the third annual The Art of Hawaiʻi sale at Bonhams. These dedicated annual auctions have aimed to deepen understanding and offer fresh perspectives on a culture shaped by profound transformation," commented Kathy Wong, Senior Director of Fine Art at Bonhams. "As always, we remain committed to elevating kamaʻāina and kanaka artists and fostering meaningful connections among collectors who truly value the region. With thoughtful curation and historical context, we believe this work will continue to earn the recognition it deserves."

Additional highlights to include:

• Rocky Coastline, 1910, by Lionel Walden (1861-1933), estimated at $30,000 – 50,000.

• View from Pali, 1921, by David Howard Hitchcock (1861-1943), estimated at $25,000 – 35,000.

• November, 1963 by Betty Ecke (Tseng Yu-Ho) (1925-2017), estimated at $20,000 – 30,000.