Clars Auction Gallery July Jewelry Auction

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July 2011 will be quite the exciting month at Clars Auction Gallery as they gear up for an outstanding two-day Fine Arts and Antiques Auction and a special Classic Vehicle Auction. The Fine Arts and Antiques Auction will be held Saturday and Sunday, July 9th and 10th followed by the Classic Vehicle Sale on Tuesday, July 12th.



Turning first to the Saturday and Sunday sale, the art, Asian and furnishing offerings will be exceptional.



The art category will be highlighted by Modele Avec Rythme Couleur, a 1928 gouache by Sonia Delaunay (French, 1885-1979). Among the other European works to be offered will be Through the Wall, a portfolio of color lithographs by Ernest Neizvestny (Russian, b. 1926); Spring Landscape an oil on canvas by Hungarian painter Laszlo Medyanszky (1852-1919; a color lithograph entitled Painter with Hat by Marc Chagall (Russian/French, 1887-1985) and Cappelli al Vento, an oil on canvas by Italian artist Nino Caffe (1909-1975).



American art offerings will include a several California artists. The Arena Scene from Quo Cadis, an oil on canvas from A.D.M. Cooper (California, 1856-1924) will be offered as will a lovely landscape by George Demont Otis (California, 1879-1962) entitled Stalwart Oak. On the more whimsical side and highly collectible will be a drawing on newsprint entitled Pig Pen by none other than beloved Charles Schulz (American, 1922-2000).



An exceptional selection of bronzes, contemporary to classic, will also highlight this category. From Pierre Jules Mene (French, 1810-1879) will be Taureau Normande will be offered as will The Warrior by Charles Henry Humphriss (American, 1867-1934). On the contemporary side, from American sculptor/artists Ronald Mallory, (American, b. 1939) a striking plexiglass sphere entitled Diffused Mercury will interest modern collectors.



The antique furniture offerings won’t disappoint collectors. A George C. Shreve, San Francisco tall case clock, circa 1900, will be a highlight as will a pair of Beidermeier arm chairs, circa 1830 and a French Art Nouveau corner cabinet circa 1895.



In decoratives, A Rookwood Iris vase executed by Sara Saz, 1903, will be bring strong dollars as likely will cameo glass vases by Emile Galle, a KPM polychrome decorated plaque and The Friendship Egg by Theo Faberge, numbered “150” from an edition of 250. There will also be strong sterling offerings from maker such as Georg Jensen, Shreve & Company and Baltimore Silversmiths.



Special collections in this sale will include a selection of Native American blankets, baskets and kachinas and an 1897 Illustrated Atlas of Sonoma County California which is part of a selection of books to be offered.



Turning to the exciting Asian category, Clars’ July sale will feature a Chinese enameled porcelain plaque attributed to Wang Qi (Chinese, 1884-1942) Heijing & student, Republic Period. Also to be offered will be a set of Chinese soapstone figural carvings of the eighteen luochan, an assortment of ivory carvings and scholar’s object and a Chinese reverse glass painting in a gilt Chippendale style frame, Qing Dynasty.



From Japan, will be a Japanese wakizashi (short sword) in matching fittings and a pair of Japanese patinated bronze vases, Meiji period.



And now, prepare to be dazzled by the diamonds, emeralds and sapphires in the jewelry category. A diamond side hinged 18k yellow gold bangle bracelet set with 54 round full cut diamonds would be the perfect accent for the diamond solitaire ring featuring a cornered rectangular modified brilliant cut diamond weighing 4.26 cts. Or perhaps something more understated such as the thirty strand Tiffany & Co. coil necklace executed in 18k yellow gold is more to your liking.



Whatever your taste or your passion and interest, Clars’ July sale will have something to captivate all collectors. — even classic cars and vehicles because on Tuesday, July 12th, Clars will host an exceptional classic vehicle auction featuring the life-long collection of a major San Francisco Bay Area Collector. Over 80 classic vehicles, from a 1929 Cadillac Series 341-B Roadster to a 1938 Pierce Arrow Model Travelodge Trailer will be sold on behalf of the bankruptcy trustee.



Clars July Fine Art and Antiques Sale will be held on will be held Saturday, July 9th @ 9:30am and Sunday, July 10th @ 10am. Previews for this sale will be Friday July 8th from 1pm to 6pm and 9am each auction day and by special appointment. A full catalog will be available online at www.clars.com prior to the sale. The catalog is also available online at www.icollector.com.



Clars Classic Vehicle Auction will be held Tuesday, July 12th at Clars Auction Gallery. Preview for this sale will be held on Sunday, July 10th, 3pm to 7pm and Monday, July11th, 9am to 6pm. The preview will be held off-site where the collection is being housed. For information on previewing this collection, please contact Clars directly at (510) 428-0100.
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Etching, After Kathe Kollwitz, Weberzug6202 - Etching, After Kathe Kollwitz, Weberzug
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Framed etching, ''Weberzug, March of the Weavers,'' after Kathe Kollwitz (German, 1867-1945), with the blindstamp of A. von der Beck...
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Etching, After Edouard Manet, Charles Baudelaire6203 - Etching, After Edouard Manet, Charles Baudelaire
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Framed etching, ''Charles Baudelaire, In Profile,'' after Edouard Manet (French, 1832-1883), artist's monogram within plate uppe...
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Engraving, John James Audubon, Havell, Curlew6204 - Engraving, John James Audubon, Havell, Curlew
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Framed hand colored engraving with aquatint, ''Esquimaux Curlew, Pl. CCVIII,'' 1834, from John James Audubon's original edition ...
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Window Card, Cleopatra, Thed Bara, Fox 19176205 - Window Card, Cleopatra, Thed Bara, Fox 1917
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Framed color lithograph window card, ''Cleopatra,'' 1917, presented by William Fox, featuring Theda Bara, printed by Alpha Litho co....
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Magic poster, Kar-Mi Selma6206 - Magic poster, Kar-Mi Selma
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Framed color lithograph poster, ''KAR-MI SELMA, Performing the Most Startling Mystery of All,'' 1914, copyrighted by Joseph B. Hallw...
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Lithograph, Currier and Ives, Battle of Chickamaug6207 - Lithograph, Currier and Ives, Battle of Chickamaug
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Framed hand-colored lithograph, ''Battle of Chickamauga'' 1863, by Currier and Ives, publication line beneath image, image: 8'&#...
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Photograph, Harry Cassie Best, Yosemite6208 - Photograph, Harry Cassie Best, Yosemite
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Framed hand colored photograph, View of Yosemite, by Harry Cassie Best (Californian, 1863-1936), signed ''H.C. Best'' lower right, s...
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Etchings, Ernest Haskell, Landscapes6209 - Etchings, Ernest Haskell, Landscapes
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(Lot of 2) Framed etchings, Landscapes, by Ernest Haskell (American, 1876-1925), each pencil signed ''Ernest Haskell'' lower right, ...
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Etchings, Edward DeWitt Taylor, Monterey6210 - Etchings, Edward DeWitt Taylor, Monterey
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(Lot of 2) Framed etchings, ''Cypress Trees, Monterey Coast'', and ''A Wharf at Monterey'', 1931, by Edward DeWitt T...
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Etching, John Taylor Arms, Town in the Clouds6211 - Etching, John Taylor Arms, Town in the Clouds
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Framed etching, The Town in the Clouds, 1927, by John Taylor Arms (American, 1887-1953), pencil signed and dated ''John Taylor Arms, 1927...
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Etchings, Lawrence Kupferman6212 - Etchings, Lawrence Kupferman
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(Lot of 2) Framed etchings, Victorian Architectural Scenes, by Lawrence Kupferman (American, 1909-1982), both signed in pencil ''Lawrence Ku...
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Etchings, Lawrence Kupferman, Architecture6213 - Etchings, Lawrence Kupferman, Architecture
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(Lot of 3) Framed etchings, Victorian Architectural Scenes, by Lawrence Kupferman (American, 1909-1982), each pencil signed ''Lawrence Kupfe...
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Start Price : 300.00 | Estimate : 600.00 - 800.00
 
 
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Painting, Lawrence Kupferman, Abstract6214 - Painting, Lawrence Kupferman, Abstract
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Framed ink and gouache on paper, Abstract Composition, 1995, by Lawrence Kupferman (American, 1909-1982), signed and dated ''Kupferman '...
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Mixed Media, Victor Manuel Cancino,6215 - Mixed Media, Victor Manuel Cancino,
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(Lot of 2) Framed mixed medias on paper, Mother and Child and Back of Woman, by Victor Manuel Cancino (Mexican, b. 1929), signed and dated ''...
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Lithograph, Henry Moore, Thirteen Standing Figures6216 - Lithograph, Henry Moore, Thirteen Standing Figures
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Framed lithograph printed in four colors, Thirteen Standing Figures, 1958, by Henry Moore (British, 1898-1986), bears ''Henry Moore''...
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Etching, Johnny Friedlander, Composition6217 - Etching, Johnny Friedlander, Composition
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Framed color etching with aquatint, Composition, by Johnny Friedlaender (French, 1912-1992), pencil signed ''Friedlaender'' lower ri...
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Lithographs, Salvador Dali, Hawaii6218 - Lithographs, Salvador Dali, Hawaii
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Pair of color lithographs from original gouaches, ''Bird of Paradise'' and ''Lei'' from ''Hawaii'' b...
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Painting, Zui Raphaeli, Jerusalem6219 - Painting, Zui Raphaeli, Jerusalem
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Framed oil on board, Overlooking Jerusalem, by Zvi Raphaeli (Israeli, 1924-2005), signed ''Z. Raphaeli'' lower right, board: 15'...
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Lithograph, Mane Katz, Musicians6220 - Lithograph, Mane Katz, Musicians
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Framed color lithograph, Musicians, by Mane Katz, (French, 1894-1962), signed in ink ''Mane Katz'' lower right and center, Edition 2...
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Collage, Mirko Basaldella, Abstract6221 - Collage, Mirko Basaldella, Abstract
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Framed mixed media collage, Abstract with Musical Compositions, by Mirko Basaldella (American, 1910-1983), signed ''Mirko'' lower ce...
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