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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Persian carpet6083 - Persian carpet
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Semi Antique Persian Garden Bakhriari, 6'10'' x 10'5''
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Georgian occasional table6084 - Georgian occasional table
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Georgian occasional table, executed in walnut and having a band inlay surrounding the bookmatched burl top and rising on carved cabriole legs terminat
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Renaissance style arm chair6085 - Renaissance style arm chair
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Renaissance style arm chair circa 1870, executed in oak and having a carved crestrail centering the barley twist stiles, the padded back surrounded wi
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Louis XV style vitrine6086 - Louis XV style vitrine
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Louis XV style vitrine circa 1860, the serpentine top above a conforming case having molded glass panels surrounded with gilt metal mounts and rising
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Rococo style chandelier6087 - Rococo style chandelier
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Rococo style porcelain chandelier, executed by Von Shierholz Germany circa 1920, the partial gilt decorated porcelain standard supporting the six lig
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Crystal chandelier6088 - Crystal chandelier
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Crystal chandelier, having graduated and faceted swags terminating at the tiered lower section having graduated prisims terminating at the spherical d
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Wedgwood college plates6089 - Wedgwood college plates
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(Lot of 12) Wedgwood Smith College plates, 1932 for Jones McDuffee and Stratton, Boston, each depicting a different view of the campus centering the f
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Bronze, Gentleman with a Top Hat6090 - Bronze, Gentleman with a Top Hat
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Bronze Figurine, Gentleman with a Top Hat, Eastern European (19th century), inscribed ''Weiliaalter Drahrerbin'' on front bottom bas...
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Bronze, Eastern European School, 19th century6091 - Bronze, Eastern European School, 19th century
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Bronze sculpture, Portrait of a Gentleman Wearing a Hat, Eastern European School (19th century), signed ''Beszedes'' lower back base...
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Turkish carpet6092 - Turkish carpet
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Turkish Angora Oushak carpet, 8' x 9'6''
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Victorian style dining suite6093 - Victorian style dining suite
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(lot of 7) Victorian style mahogany dining suite, the harvest table having a rectangular top above the molded apron and rising on ring turned legs, 2
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Royal Copenhagen table service6094 - Royal Copenhagen table service
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(lot of 99) Royal Copenhagen table service, each having a floral and gilt decorated body on a white ground, consisting of sixteen dinners 10'...
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Louis XV style inlaid cabinet6095 - Louis XV style inlaid cabinet
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Louis XV style walnut and mixed wood marquetry cabinet, the serpentine variegated marble top above a conforming single door case having floral borders
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Mintons service plates6096 - Mintons service plates
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(Lot of 14) Mintons service plates, each having a gilt rim surrounding the cobalt border on a white ground, 10''w
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Classical style secretary6097 - Classical style secretary
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Classical style mahogany roll top secretaire, the top section having an arched pediment above the three door case having columnar pilasters, the lower
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French cloisonne mantle clock6098 - French cloisonne mantle clock
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French cloisonne and gilt mantle clock circa 1890, the enamel decorated face having S. & G. Gump Co., San Francisco retailers mark surrounded wi...
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Modern Gothic oak cabinet6099 - Modern Gothic oak cabinet
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Modern Gothic carved oak and leaded glass cabinet circa 1870, the relief carved frieze above the two doors having multicolored leaded glass panels, th
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Louis XVI style armoire6100 - Louis XVI style armoire
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Bronze mounted Louis XVI style armoire circa 1890, the two doors having a full bevelled looking glass flanked with band inlay, the fluted quarter colu
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French Provincial armoire6101 - French Provincial armoire
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French Provincial armoire circa 1800, the double doors having shell form carved reserves above the later mirrored panels and rising on bracket feet, 8
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Spanish Revival style candlesticks6102 - Spanish Revival style candlesticks
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Spanish Revival style cast iron candle holders, the floor standing standard with outswept top surmounted by the single light and rising on a quad base
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