A Step Back in Time!

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  • Furniture & Decorative Arts

Clars Auctions’ Senior Vice President, Deric Torres, was honored to participate in a truly special celebration hosted by The Menlo Park Historical Association and The Museum of American Heritage — the 125th Wedding Anniversary of Helen Hopkins & Augustus Taylor on Saturday September 13th.


Held in the historic mansion where their grand 1900 society wedding originally took place. Helen Hopkins — grandniece of railroad magnate Mark Hopkins — was part of a legacy that helped shape California’s Gilded Age.


Deric providing valuation expertise to guests on their items.
Deric providing valuation expertise to guests on their items.
Deric providing valuation expertise to guests on their items.
Deric providing valuation expertise to guests on their items.
Deric providing valuation expertise to guests on their items.
Deric providing valuation expertise to guests on their items.

Guests enjoyed Antiques Roadshow-style valuation sessions with Deric Torres, who brought his decades of expertise in furniture and decorative arts to this elegant and educational afternoon. History, heritage, and heirlooms — all under one roof.


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Georg Jensen Silver Collection of the Lyons

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  • Furniture & Decorative Arts
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  • Furniture & Decorative Arts
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  • Furniture & Decorative Arts
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  • Furniture & Decorative Arts
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  • Furniture & Decorative Arts
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