Contemporary Glass Collection

Clars is pleased to offer one of the most extensive contemporary glass collections in Northern California as part of a prominent Bay Area estate on Thursday, March 21st in our Spring Modern + Contemporary Art + Design Auction.

Dale Chihuly (American b. 1941) Translucent Violet Persian set with yellow-orange lip wrap, 1992. — Dale Chihuly (American b. 1941), Translucent Violet Persian set with yellow-orange lip wrap, 1992.
**Estimate: $15,000–$20,000**

The couple were tireless and passionate about the art of glass blowing, and spent over three decades acquiring important pieces. They were known nationally as top tier collectors. From this collection, Clars will be offering iconic pieces from several artists, including Dale Chihuly, Dan Dailey, Therman Statom, David Salvadore, and Joel Phillip Myers.

Dan Dailey, <em>Moon Man</em>, vase, 1992, blown, cut and etched glass, 20″h x 15″dia. — Dan Dailey, *Moon Man*, vase, 1992, blown, cut and etched glass, 20″h x 15″dia.
**Estimate: $8,000–$12,000**

A Jay Musler sandblasted and airbrushed paint decorated glass Cityscape bowl. — Jay Musler, *Cityscape Bowl*, sandblasted and airbrushed paint decorated glass, 9.5″h x 18″dia. Provenance: Marx Saunders Gallery, Chicago, IL 1999.
**Estimate: $5,000–$7,000**

Joel Philip Myers, Contiguous Fragment Series, vase, glass, 14.5″h x 15.5″w x 3.5″d. — Joel Philip Myers, *Contiguous Fragment Series*, vase, glass, 14.5″h x 15.5″w x 3.5″d. Provenance: Maurine Littleton Gallery, Washington DC, 2000.
**Estimate: $4,000–$6,000**

Richard Royal, <em>R93-161 & R93-162</em>, Relationship Series, lot of two, 1993, blown and acid etched glass, greatest 32″h. Provenance: Richard Royal Studio, Seattle, WA 1993. — Richard Royal, *R93-161 & R93-162*, Relationship Series, lot of two, 1993, blown and acid etched glass, greatest 32″h. Provenance: Richard Royal Studio, Seattle, WA 1993.
**Estimate: $4,000–$6,000**

John Littleton and Kate Vogel, <em>Four Bags</em>, 2006, blown glass 17.5″h x 12.5″w x 8″d. — John Littleton and Kate Vogel, *Four Bags*, 2006, blown glass 17.5″h x 12.5″w x 8″d.
**Estimate: $3,000–$5,000**

Davide Salvadore (Italian, b. 1956), Chitimara 2, Murrini glass with fiber, 29.5″h x 12.5″w x 16″d. — Davide Salvadore (Italian, b. 1956), *Chitimara 2*, Murrini glass with fiber, 29.5″h x 12.5″w x 16″d.
**Estimate: $6,000–$9,000**

Therman Statom (American, b. 1953), Agua de Esmerelda, glass with mixed media, overall: 84″h x 16″w x 5″d. — Therman Statom (American, b. 1953), *Agua de Esmerelda*, glass with mixed media, overall: 84″h x 16″w x 5″d.
**Estimate: $5,000–$7,000**

Steven Klein, Balance 64, two vessels on plinth, 2007, glass, 7″h x 7″dia; base: 1.25″h x 18.5″w. — Steven Klein, *Balance 64*, two vessels on plinth, 2007, glass, 7″h x 7″dia; base: 1.25″h x 18.5″w. Provenance: Davis and Cline, Ashland, OR, 2008.
**Estimate: $2,000–$4,000**

Petr Hora, sculpture Czechoslovakia, 1998, glass, signed, 13″h x 17.75″w x 3.25″d. Provenance: Heller Gallery, New York City, NY. — Petr Hora, *sculpture Czechoslovakia*, 1998, glass, signed, 13″h x 17.75″w x 3.25″d. Provenance: Heller Gallery, New York City, NY.
**Estimate: $3,000–$5,000**

Concetta Mason, <em>Wild Seed</em>, glass vase on pedestal, 26.5″h x 15″w x 9″d. — Concetta Mason, *Wild Seed*, glass vase on pedestal, 26.5″h x 15″w x 9″d. Provenance: Heller Gallery, New York, NY, 1995.
**Estimate: $2,000–$4,000**

Property from the Estate of Meri Jaye

Meri Jaye was a renowned, San Francisco interior designer of passenger and cargo ships.

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Historic Frank’s Fisherman

Frank’s Fisherman, located on San Francisco’s waterfront, was established in 1946 and began as a chandlery for the bay area’s commercial fishing fleet.

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Property from the Estate of Harvey Clar

This April, our auctions will feature a remarkable collection from the estate of Harvey Clar, the gallery’s founder.

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The Collection of Allan Stone

From 1960 to 2020, Stone had a prominent New York City gallery that was known for showing artists such as: Wayne Thiebaud, Eva Hesse, Jack Whitten, and more.