From the Estate of Rita Moreno

  • Estate Spotlight
  • Modern + Contemporary

Clars will be offering select items from the personal collection of EGOT winning actress, the legendary Rita Moreno, at our Summer Modern + Contemporary Art + Design Auction.


Rita Moreno, Robe and dress, 1990s, West End London Production of Sunset Blvd.
Rita Moreno, Robe and dress, 1990s, West End London Production of Sunset Blvd.
Sold: $4,095
Rita Moreno purple and green mini dress with fringed shoulders, label for Elizabeth Courtney Costumes, Hollywood.
Rita Moreno, purple and green mini dress with fringed shoulders, label for Elizabeth Courtney Costumes, Hollywood.
Sold: $2,268

Rita’s remarkable career ranges from music, film, and dance. Maybe best known for her Academy-Award winning performance as Anita in the 1962 motion picture, West Side Story, she also worked in both television and the stage later in her career. Items to be offered on June 15th include fine art, stage worn dresses by designers including Bob Mackie, scripts, and awards.


Rita Moreno, mini dress with pink and purple fringe, likely worn at the 1988 Ice Capades T.V. Special.
Rita Moreno, mini dress with pink and purple fringe, likely worn at the 1988 Ice Capades T.V. Special.
Sold: $756
Rita Moreno, Signed Jacket.
Rita Moreno, Signed Jacket.
Sold:$4,095
Scripts signed by Rita Moreno.
Scripts signed by Rita Moreno.
Sold: $283.50

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Modern & Contemporary Artists' Spotlight

Two of our modern and contemporary highlights this November come from American artists, Jim Dine and Brian Alfred, who draw inspiration from their surroundings in very different ways.

  • Artist Spotlight
  • Modern + Contemporary

Craftsmanship in the Realm of Analog and Digital
Nov. 20th, 1 PM PST

Clars in collaboration with exhibited.at is honored to host the discussion: Craftsmanship in the Realm of Analog and Digital on November 20th, 1 PM PST.

  • Auction
  • Modern + Contemporary

Property from the Collection of the Mitsui Family

Clars Auctions is delighted to offer a collection of Japanese and Western arts from the Mitsui (Koishikawa) family on October 18th.

  • Estate Spotlight
  • Stories & News

Property from the Estate of Professor Raymond Lifchez

Clars is pleased to offer the Art & Photography Collection from the Estate of Professor Raymond Lifchez who made a deep and lasting impact on teaching and advocacy for accessible design.

  • Estate Spotlight
  • Fine Art

Artist Spotlight: Roy Lichtenstein

Lichtenstein was one of the most prominent figures of the Pop Art movement — most known for his comic strip-inspired paintings, prints, and sculptures.

  • Artist Spotlight
  • Modern + Contemporary

Property from the Collection of Joanna Barnes

Joanna Barnes was a multifaceted talent, known as an author, newspaper columnist, and actress.

  • Estate Spotlight
  • Fine Jewelry