The Estate of Michael Tilson Thomas

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Clars Auctions’ is excited to present items from The Estate of Michael Tilson Thomas — renowned American conductor, composer, and Music Director Laureate of the San Francisco Symphony — on November 15th, 10 AM PST.

The diverse selection of ranges from furniture, fine artwork, decorative arts, Hawaiian shirts, musical memorabilia, Asian textiles and much more.

Michael Tilson Thomas: Renowned American conductor, composer, and Music Director Laureate of the San Francisco Symphony. Photo: Arnold Newman
Michael Tilson Thomas: Renowned American conductor, composer, and Music Director Laureate of the San Francisco Symphony.
Photo: Arnold Newman
Joseph Christian Leyendecker (American/German, 1874–1951), Kuppenheimer Study, oil on canvas, 19.25″ x 26.25″. Provenance: The Estate of Michael Tilson Thomas; Heritage Auctions, Lot 78199, May 2011 Estimate: $4,000–$6,000
Joseph Christian Leyendecker (American/German, 1874–1951), Kuppenheimer Study, oil on canvas, 19.25″ x 26.25″.
Provenance: The Estate of Michael Tilson Thomas; Heritage Auctions, Lot 78199, May 2011
Estimate: $4,000–$6,000
A Thomas Donner digital piano. Provenance: The Estate of Michael Tilson Thomas Estimate: $300–$500
A Thomas Donner digital piano.
Provenance: The Estate of Michael Tilson Thomas
Estimate: $300–$500
Joop Sjollema (Dutch, 1900–1991), Boris Godounov Chaliapine Poster, 1932, lithograph, 35.5″ x 46.5″. Provenance: The Estate of Michael Tilson Thomas Estimate: $3,000–$5,000
Joop Sjollema (Dutch, 1900–1991), Boris Godounov Chaliapine Poster, 1932, lithograph, 35.5″ x 46.5″.
Provenance: The Estate of Michael Tilson Thomas
Estimate: $3,000–$5,000
A Jaeger Le Coultre lacquered brass and glass Atmos clock. Provenance: The Estate of Michael Tilson Thomas Estimate: $400–$600
A Jaeger Le Coultre lacquered brass and glass Atmos clock.
Provenance: The Estate of Michael Tilson Thomas
Estimate: $400–$600
A Chinese embroidered ‘dragon’ robe fragment panel, 19th century, 58″ x 73″. Provenance: The Estate of Michael Tilson Thomas Estimate: $600–$900
A Chinese embroidered ‘dragon’ robe fragment panel, 19th century, 58″ x 73″.
Provenance: The Estate of Michael Tilson Thomas
Estimate: $600–$900
A music stand. Provenance: The Estate of Michael Tilson Thomas Estimate: $200–$300
A music stand.
Provenance: The Estate of Michael Tilson Thomas
Estimate: $200–$300
An Issey Miyake men’s mandarin collar blazer. Provenance: The Estate of Michael Tilson Thomas Estimate: $200–$300
An Issey Miyake men’s mandarin collar blazer.
Provenance: The Estate of Michael Tilson Thomas
Estimate: $200–$300
Note: A portion of the sale proceeds will support the preservation and continuation of Tilson Thomas’ legacy through his Trust. Proceeds will also benefit charitable organizations that were beloved to him during his lifetime.

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