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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French Empire side chair6339 - French Empire side chair
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French Empire mahogany sidechair circa 1810, the curved crestrail with gilt floral and rosette mounts above the padded back and rising on stylized cab
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Start Price : 150.00 | Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
 
 
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Chippendale style sewing stool6340 - Chippendale style sewing stool
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Chippendale style inlaid sewing stool, the hinged top opening to an open interior with a felt lined base, the apron with inlaid banding and rising on
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Arts and Crafts tabouret6341 - Arts and Crafts tabouret
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Arts and Crafts oak tabouret, Grand Rapids circa 1910, having an octagonal top above the four splayed legs conjoined with an X stretcher having keyed
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Start Price : 100.00 | Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Dirk Van Erp jardiniere6342 - Dirk Van Erp jardiniere
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Large Dirk Van Erp hammered copper vase circa 1911, the bulbous form having an inward rolled rim above the tapering body retaining an original patina
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Start Price : 1,000.00 | Estimate : 2,000.00 - 4,000.00
 
 
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Mid Century Italian table6343 - Mid Century Italian table
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Mid Century Italian dining table circa 1960, the circular glass top above a bronze base having an octopus leg outwswept support conjoined with a flora
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Start Price : 500.00 | Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,500.00
 
 
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Koefoeds Hornslet Danish teak dining chairs6344 - Koefoeds Hornslet Danish teak dining chairs
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(Lot of 4) Koefoeds Hornslet Danish teak dining chairs, 32''h x 19''w x 17''d
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Danish teak side chairs6345 - Danish teak side chairs
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Pair of Danish teak rush seat side chairs manufactured by Naestved Moebelfabrik, each marked inside of front stretcher with ''NM'' a...
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Afghan carpet6346 - Afghan carpet
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Pakistani Bokhara carpet, 12'6'' x 8'11''
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Start Price : 300.00 | Estimate : 600.00 - 1,000.00
 
 
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Persian Tabriz carpet6347 - Persian Tabriz carpet
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Persian Tabriz carpet, 12'1'' x 9'1''
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Arts and Crafts dining suite6348 - Arts and Crafts dining suite
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(Lot of 9) Arts and Crafts dining suite, the table having two leaves and rising on square and tapered legs 30''h x 76''l (extended) ...
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Carved plant stand6349 - Carved plant stand
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Victorian style carved plant stand, having a circular top above a ring and turned standard terminating on a graduated base, 40''h
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Start Price : 80.00 | Estimate : 150.00 - 250.00
 
 
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Royal Doulton consomme6350 - Royal Doulton consomme
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(lot of 12) Twelve Royal Doulton enamel decorated consomme with saucer, each having a green border with urn form reserves having enamel accents
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Start Price : 100.00 | Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Porcelain group6351 - Porcelain group
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(lot of 8) Service plates, having a cobalt and gilt decorated border on a white ground with a gilt geometric central medallion, marked Czechoslovakia
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Oak plant stand6352 - Oak plant stand
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Golden oak plant stand circa 1900, having a circular top above the balister turned standard terminating at the square base and rising on carved feet,
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Start Price : 50.00 | Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
 
 
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French Secretarie A Abattant6353 - French Secretarie A Abattant
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Louis XVI style Secretarie A Abattant, the variegated marble top above a gilt bronze mounted case having mixed wood inlay of ebony and fruitwood, the
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Start Price : 400.00 | Estimate : 800.00 - 1,200.00
 
 
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French marble mantle clock6354 - French marble mantle clock
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French marble mantle clock circa 1870, signed Raingo Freres, the rosso ramello marble case having a carved and shaped body, and houses an eight day sp
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Persian Hamadan carpet6355 - Persian Hamadan carpet
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Persian Hamadan carpet, 10'2'' x 8'9''
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Start Price : 350.00 | Estimate : 700.00 - 900.00
 
 
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Classical libation cabinet6356 - Classical libation cabinet
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Classical flame mahogany libation cabinet circa 1830, the ogee molded crest above a single drawer supported with full carved Corinthian pilasters cent
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Start Price : 250.00 | Estimate : 500.00 - 700.00
 
 
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Rosewood coffee table6357 - Rosewood coffee table
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English rosewood coffee table circa 1850, the highly figured turtle top having a geometric carved apron, and rising on relief carved cabriole legs, 16
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Continental ormolu mounted vase6358 - Continental ormolu mounted vase
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Continental ormolu mounted footed porcelain vase, the polychrome decorated body with raised gilt accents centering the central medallion depicting pla
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Start Price : 300.00 | Estimate : 600.00 - 800.00
 
 
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