Clars Auctions – Premier Auction House Near Napa Valley

Clars Auctions is a leading auction house near Napa Valley, offering collectors, buyers, and sellers access to a wide range of fine art, antiques, jewelry, wine, and specialty property.

Conveniently located in the San Francisco Bay Area, Clars has built a strong reputation for its exceptional appraisal services, curated auctions, and client-first approach. Whether you’re a wine collector in Napa Valley, a seasoned art buyer, or someone looking for an appraisal in California, Clars offers the expertise, resources, and access to connect you with premier property and competitive bidding opportunities. Our auctions attract both seasoned and new collectors from across California and beyond, offering both in-person and online options for a seamless experience.

Visit Us

We’re an hour’s drive from Napa Valley. Appraisal appointments, auction previews, and in-person bidding available.

Can’t Join Us In – Person? Bid from Anywhere

Even if you’re located in Napa or further north in Wine Country, Clars makes it easy to participate in our auctions remotely. We offer several bidding options to suit your schedule and preferences:

• Telephone Bidding: Speak directly with a Clars representative during the auction. Our specialists will guide your bids and provide real-time updates.
• Online Auctions: Bid in real-time through our secure digital platform. Each auction is accompanied by a detailed online catalog with images, estimates, and condition reports.
• Absentee Bidding: Submit your maximum bids in advance. The system will automatically place bids on your behalf up to your limit.

Our online auctions provide access to art, antiques, jewelry, and collectibles, no matter where you are in Napa Valley or beyond.

Discover Our Auction Departments

Clars Auctions offers a wide range of specialty departments serving serious collectors, estates, fiduciaries, and institutions.

• Fine Art: Our antique art auctions and modern offerings include paintings, photography, sculpture, and works on paper from celebrated artists across centuries.
• Fine Jewelry & Watches: Clars is trusted by collectors for accurate jewelry appraisal in California and curated auctions featuring antique, estate, and signed designer jewelry. We also offer luxury watch auctions, with past highlights from Rolex, Omega, and Franck Muller.
• Modern + Contemporary Fine Art: We specialize in modern and postwar art, offering collectors in Napa Valley access to bold, investment-worthy works by top-tier artists and designers.
• Wine & Spirits: From collectible bottles to complete cellars, our French, Italian, German, and US wine auctions attract connoisseurs looking to buy or sell rare vintages and spirits.
• Furniture & Decorative Arts: European, Asian, and American antiques, modern furniture, and decorative collectibles are available through our regularly scheduled auctions.
• Historical Property & Art: Clars has handled significant California historical property, including archives, Native American artifacts, automobiles, and global antiques.
• Asian Art: Specializing in Chinese, Japanese, Korean, and Indian art, this department offers jade, porcelain, Buddhist art, metalwork, and textiles.

Selling with Clars Auctions

If you’re considering selling property in Napa Valley, Clars provides trusted services, including:

• Free art valuation and consultations
• Expert jewelry and antique appraisals
• Fair market valuations for estates and fiduciaries
• Global exposure through our marketing and buyer network

We welcome inquiries from individuals, attorneys, estate managers, and institutions seeking to consign to auction houses in California with a strong track record of results.

Buying with Clars Auctions

Clars makes it easy to participate in auctions, whether you’re buying fine art, jewelry, or historic artifacts. Our expert-curated catalogs and live bidding formats give Napa Valley collectors front-row access to rare and significant pieces.

• Online bidding available via desktop or mobile
• Previews and condition reports provided in advance
• Auction specialists available to answer questions or help with bidding strategy

Browse Our Catalogs

Explore our detailed digital catalogs to preview upcoming auctions. You’ll find estimated price ranges, artist or maker histories, and professional condition reports, all designed to help you make informed bidding decisions.

Our Auction Services

Clars offers a comprehensive range of auction services tailored to clients ranging from private collectors and fiduciaries to museums and institutions.

Trusts & Estates:
Our experienced staff works with attorneys, executors, and families to manage the valuation, appraisal and sale of estate property. We offer:

• Full estate appraisals
• On-site valuations
• Secure storage
• Discreet, turnkey solutions for complex estates

Museums & Institutions:
We assist museums, universities, and cultural institutions with acquisitions and deaccessions. Services include:

• Collection management
• Appraisal reports for donations or insurance
• Strategic consulting on sales and acquisitions

With decades of experience and market insight, Clars is a trusted partner for both private and public clients across California.

Upcoming Auctions & Appraisal Events

Stay updated on our seasonal California auction events, including:

• Monthly fine art and antiques auctions
• Specialty auctions in jewelry, watches, wine, fine art, and contemporary design
• Appraisal days in-person or virtually

About Clars Auctions

Clars Auctions has served as a premier West Coast auction house for over 50 years. From our Oakland showroom, we provide services tailored to collectors, fiduciaries, and institutions in Napa Valley and throughout California. Our commitment to transparency, integrity, and client success has made us a top choice among California auction houses for both buyers and sellers.