Visit Clars Auctions in Oakland, CA

Clars Auctions is a premier auction house in Oakland, CA, recognized for connecting buyers and sellers throughout the Bay Area with remarkable collections of fine art, antiques, furniture, jewelry, and more.

Whether you are looking to bid on unique items, consign valuable pieces, or seek professional appraisals or valuations, we offer a seamless experience backed by decades of expertise.

Hours & Directions

Visit our Gallery in Oakland for expert appraisals, auction valuations, previews, or consultations with our specialists.

Selling with Clars Auctions

At Clars, we offer comprehensive seller services, including appraisals and auction valuations for art, furniture, jewelry, collections, and estates, to help you achieve the best possible market value. Our expert team provides fair market appraisals, insurance valuations, and personalized consultations to ensure an accurate assessment of your pieces. Whether you’re selling a single heirloom or liquidating an entire estate, we expertly manage every step of the process.

Buying with Clars Auctions

Participating in our auctions is simple and rewarding. Whether bidding in-person or online, buyers can browse an extensive catalog to check all the items that will be offered in our next auction. Our experts are available to provide insights into each piece, ensuring you make informed purchases.

About Our Auction Departments

At our auction house in Oakland, CA, we curate diverse sales featuring a range of valuable and collectible items, including:

• Fine Art: Specializing in various eras and mediums in the field, including paintings, works on paper, prints, photographs, and sculptures from renowned artists.
• Fine Jewelry & Watches: Explore a selection of diamonds, colored gemstones, gold, and signed jewelry, from antique to contemporary.
• Furniture & Decorative Arts: We specialize in American, English, and Continental furniture, decorative arts, pottery, porcelain, glass, textiles, mirrors, lighting, locks, bronze and marble sculptures, tapestries, and carpets from the late 17th century through the 21st century.
• Asian Art: Our Asian Art department appraises a variety of Asian Works of art, including metalwork, furniture, porcelains, paintings, and textiles.

Our Auction Services

Beyond traditional sales, Clars provides tailored services for institutions, businesses, and individuals:

• Trusts & Estates: We offer Fair Market, Insurance, and Donation Appraisals. Clars has had great success working with fiduciaries, executors, professional advisors, banks, and beneficiaries to value and dispose of personal property assets.
• Museums & Institutions: We support large and small institutions, including historical societies, universities, and art museums, by selling and buying.

Upcoming Auctions & Appraisal Events

Explore our auction calendar to stay informed about upcoming events and appraisal days. Whether you’re a buyer or seller, Clars provides valuable opportunities throughout the year.

Can’t Join Us In – Person? Discover Other Ways to Bid

While Clars Auctions is based in Oakland, CA, we proudly serve San Francisco, Sacramento, Napa Valley, Hillsborough, Palo Alto, Sausalito, and beyond. Through our online bidding platforms, phone bidding, and absentee bidding, collectors across the United States and internationally can participate in our auctions. Whether you’re nearby or across the globe, Clars makes buying and selling exceptional pieces easy.

About Clars Auctions

With a long-standing reputation among auction houses on the West Coast, Clars Auctions has been serving the Bay Area for decades. Our expertise ensures trusted valuations and successful auctions for clients worldwide.