Artist Spotlight: Norman Rockwell

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Norman Rockwell was a prolific American painter and illustrator, best known for depicting everyday American life.


Norman Rockwell, The Conniosseur
Norman Rockwell (American, 1894–1978), The Conniosseur, color collotype, 27″h x 21.5″w.
Sold: $2,000

He was commissioned to illustrate over 40 books, including Tom Sawyer and Huckleberry Finn. Rockwell is probably best known for his cover illustration for the Saturday Evening Post.


works on paper appraisal bay area
Norman Rockwell (American, 1894–1978), Study – Crestwood Commuter Station (for Cover Illustration, Saturday Evening Post, November 16, 1946) & Portrait of an Equestrian Gentleman (verso), circa 1946, charcoal on paper (double-sided), 21.5″ x 20″.
Sold: $242,000

Rockwell’s career with the Saturday Evening Post spanned 47 years, from his first cover illustration in 1916, to his last in 1963 — a Portrait of John F. Kennedy.


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Artist Spotlight: Joan Brown

For fans of the Bay Area Figurative Movement, we are highlighting two works on paper by celebrated multimedia artist Joan Brown this May.

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  • Modern + Contemporary Art

Artist Spotlight: Dia Al-Azzawi

Al-Azzawi studied art in Baghdad, taking inspiration from ancient Middle Eastern mythology as well as Islam and Arabic culture.

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  • Modern + Contemporary Art

Artist Spotlight: Raimonds Staprans

This May 15th, Clars is excited to offer an outstanding oil on canvas painting by artist Raimonds Staprans.

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  • Modern + Contemporary Art

Artist Spotlight: Marion Kavanaugh Wachtel

Marion Kavanaugh Wachtel beautifully captures the vibrant transformation of the leaves in the foothills of California.

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  • Fine Art

Artist Spotlight: Andy Warhol

In our upcoming February 20th auction, an exciting work by Andy Warhol blends art with political activism.

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  • Modern + Contemporary Art

Artist Spotlight: John Alexander

Alexander infuses his paintings with surrealist elements, such as skeletons in formal wear and masked figures.

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  • Modern + Contemporary Art