Clars’ October Gallery Auction on Friday, October 16th brings together a diverse selection spanning Asian Works of Art, American fine art, European decorative arts, furniture, musical instruments, and 20th-century design, offering collectors works across a range of periods, styles, and media.
Furniture & Decorative Arts
The Furniture & Decorative Arts offering ranges from European sculpture and religious art to modern design and musical instruments. Highlights include three Continental polychrome and parcel-gilt figures of putti, estimated at $600–$800, and a Baroque polychrome figure of St. Francis Xavier, estimated at $800–$1,200.
Estimate: $600–$800
Estimate: $800–$1,200
A Yamaha CF Nippon Gakki concert grand piano, circa 1975, is estimated at $6,000–$8,000, while a Louis Majorelle and Daum Nancy iron and iridescent glass vase is estimated at $800–$1,200. The section also includes an Italian Renaissance style pietra dura coffee table and a Piero Palange and Werther Toffoloni Hoop chair, circa 1972, estimated at $1,000–$2,000.
Estimate: $6,000–$8,000
Estimate: $800–$1,200
Estimate: $1,000–$1,500
Estimate: $1,000–$2,000
Fine Art
The Fine Art selection features works by notable American artists across landscape, printmaking, and works on paper. Ray Strong (1905–2006) is represented by Klamath Country, Oregon Line, an oil on canvas board depicting the artist’s engagement with the Western landscape, estimated at $4,000–$6,000.
Estimate: $4,000–$6,000
Philip Guston’s (1913–1980) Untitled, 1966, a pencil-signed and dated lithograph from an edition of 25, is estimated at $3,000–$5,000. Also featured is an untitled watercolor by Billy Al Bengston (1934–2022), accompanied by the artist’s studio label and estimated at $3,000–$5,000. Together, the works represent different generations and approaches within American art.
Estimate: $3,000–$5,000
Estimate: $3,000–$5,000
Asian Art
The Asian Works of Art section highlights traditional Chinese craftsmanship and materials, including a Chinese white jade snuff bottle with mother-of-pearl inlay, estimated at $2,500–$3,500. Textile highlights include a Chinese kesi blue-ground robe, estimated at $5,000–$7,000, and a Chinese kesi-woven altar “dragon” panel, estimated at $4,000–$6,000, showcasing the intricate artistry of this historic silk-weaving tradition.
Estimate: $2,500–$3,500
Estimate: $5,000–$7,000
Estimate: $4,000–$6,000
The Warehouse Auction: October 17th
The three-day October series concludes Saturday, October 17th, with The Warehouse Auction, offering collectors an opportunity to explore Clars’ expansive warehouse selection.
Known for its variety and discovery-driven appeal, The Warehouse Auction brings together an eclectic mix of furnishings, decorative objects, artwork, and other distinctive items. The sale provides an opportunity to uncover unexpected finds across a broad range of styles, periods, and price points. Additional highlights from The Warehouse Auction will be announced with the release of the auction catalog.
