Property from the Estate of Harvey Clar

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This April, our auctions will feature a remarkable collection from the estate of Harvey Clar, the gallery’s founder. Mr. Clar’s collection includes exquisite Lalique pieces, fine porcelain, marble and bronze sculptures.


Harvey Clar
Harvey Clar.
A Royal Crown Derby assembled porcelain dinner service in the Old Imari pattern 1128.
A Royal Crown Derby assembled porcelain dinner service in the Old Imari pattern 1128.
Estimate: $2,000–$3,000
A Chinese celadon jade elephant figure.
A Chinese celadon jade elephant figure.
Estimate: $1,500–$2,500
A Daum Frères enameled cameo glass vase, 9.75″h.
A Daum Frères enameled cameo glass vase, 9.75″h.
Estimate: $1,200–$1,800
Attributed to Thomas Lawrence (British, 1769–1830), Untitled (Young Gentleman with Horse), oil on canvas, 36″ x 43″. Provenance: From the Estate of Harvey Clar (Orinda, California).
Attributed to Thomas Lawrence (British, 1769–1830), Untitled (Young Gentleman with Horse), oil on canvas, 36″ x 43″. Provenance: From the Estate of Harvey Clar (Orinda, California).
Estimate: $5,000–$7,000
An Italian alabaster figure of a boy fishing by Lorenzo Corelli. Provenance: From the Estate of Harvey Clar.
An Italian alabaster figure of a boy fishing by Lorenzo Corelli. Provenance: From the Estate of Harvey Clar.
Estimate: $1,000–$1,500
A Lalique clear and frosted glass model of a tiger, engraved factory mark and applied factory label, 9.5″ x 11″.
A Lalique clear and frosted glass model of a tiger, engraved factory mark and applied factory label, 9.5″ x 11″.
Estimate: $400–$600

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