January Gallery Auction Highlights

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Clars Auctions is pleased to announce its January 23rd Gallery Auction, presenting an exceptional selection of Furniture & Decorative Arts, Fine Art, Asian Works, Jewelry, and Watches. The auction brings together distinguished design, fine craftsmanship, and notable works by artists and artisans across cultures and periods, offering compelling opportunities for collectors and institutions alike.

Furniture & Decorative Arts

The Furniture & Decorative Arts department is led by a fine selection of Louis Majorelle furniture, including an elegant salon suite that exemplifies the refined artistry of the French Art Nouveau master. Also featured is a fine group of four Mira Nakashima tables, including rare burled oak examples estimated at $7,000–$10,000.


A fine group of four Mira Nakashima tables including burled oak examples.<br><b>Estimates Clockwise: $8,000–$12,000; 
$5,000–$7,000; $6,000–$9,000; 
$4,000–$6,000</b>
A fine group of four Mira Nakashima tables including burled oak examples.
Estimates Clockwise: $8,000–$12,000; $5,000–$7,000; $6,000–$9,000; $4,000–$6,000

Additional highlights include a Philip and Kelvin LaVerne table estimated at $5,000–$7,000, a group of Chinese export 950-silver table articles estimated at $1,500–$2,000, and a large and early Meso American polychrome fresco fragment with an estimate of $10,000–$15,000.


A Philip and Kelvin LaVerne table. Estimate: $5,000–$7,000
A Philip and Kelvin LaVerne table.
Estimate: $5,000–$7,000
A large and early Mesoamerican polychrome fresco fragment. <br><b>Estimate: $10,000–$15,000</b>
A large and early Mesoamerican polychrome fresco fragment.
Estimate: $10,000–$15,000

Fine Art

The Fine Art selection offers a strong range of sculpture and paintings. Highlights include Running Cheetahs, a bronze sculpture by Loet Vanderveen (Dutch, 1921–2015), measuring 8 inches by 27 inches and estimated at $2,000–$4,000. Also featured is The Four Directions, an oil on canvas by Craig Tennant (American, born 1946), estimated at $3,000–$5,000. Completing the department highlights is Cactus 59 by Bibi Zogbe (Lebanese, 1890–1975), an oil on masonite, estimated at $8,000–$12,000.


Loet Vanderveen (Dutch, 1921–2015), Running Cheetahs, bronze sculpture, 8″ x 27″. Estimate: $2,000–$4,000
Loet Vanderveen (Dutch, 1921–2015), Running Cheetahs, bronze sculpture, 8″ x 27″.
Estimate: $2,000–$4,000
Craig Tennant (American, b. 1946), <em>The Four Directions</em>, oil on canvas, 21″ x 38″. <br><b>Note: This lot is accompanied by painting key | Estimate: $3,000–$5,000</b>
Craig Tennant (American, b. 1946), The Four Directions, oil on canvas, 21″ x 38″.
Note: This lot is accompanied by painting key | Estimate: $3,000–$5,000
Bibi Zogbé (Lebanese, 1890–1975), Cactus 59, oil on masonite, 24″ x 31″. Estimate: $8,000–$12,000
Bibi Zogbé (Lebanese, 1890–1975), Cactus 59, oil on masonite, 24″ x 31″.
Estimate: $8,000–$12,000

Asian Art

The Asian Art department presents a diverse and thoughtfully curated group of works spanning China, Japan, and Southeast Asia. Chinese offerings include a famille rose porcelain plaque estimated at $1,000–$1,500, along with a set of four famille rose porcelain plaques estimated at $1,500–$2,500.


A set of four Chinese famille rose porcelain plaques. Estimate: $1,500–$2,500
A set of four Chinese famille rose porcelain plaques.
Estimate: $1,500–$2,500

From Southeast Asia, highlights include a sandstone fragment of an Asura warrior estimated at $1,000–$1,500, a red sandstone figure of Buddha estimated at $3,000–$5,000, and an Indonesian stone frieze estimated at $1,000–$1,500. The department is further distinguished by a set of two Japanese silver doves with a bronze stand, estimated at $2,000–$4,000.


A Southeast Asian red sandstone figure of Buddha. Estimate: $3,000–$5,000
A Southeast Asian red sandstone figure of Buddha.
Estimate: $3,000–$5,000
A set of two Japanese silver doves and bronze stand. Estimate: $2,000–$4,000
A set of two Japanese silver doves and bronze stand.
Estimate: $2,000–$4,000

Fine Jewelry & Watches

The Fine Jewelry & Watches department features an attractive selection of fine and collectible pieces. Highlights include an aquamarine, diamond, and 18k gold necklace, estimated at $10,000–$20,000, offering both elegance and strong gemstone appeal.


An aquamarine, diamond, and 18k gold necklace. Estimate: $10,000–$15,000
An aquamarine, diamond, and 18k gold necklace.
Estimate: $10,000–$15,000

Also included is a Spratling amethyst and silver necklace estimated at $1,000–$2,000, exemplifying mid-century modern design. Watch collectors will note an important 18k gold Bulova Accutron wristwatch from 1965, estimated at $4,000–$6,000, representing a landmark in horological innovation.


A Spratling amethyst and silver necklace. Estimate: $700–$1,000
A Spratling amethyst and silver necklace.
Estimate: $700–$1,000
An 18k gold Bulova Accutron watch, 1965. <br><b>Estimate: $4,000–$6,000</b>
An 18k gold Bulova Accutron watch, 1965.
Estimate: $4,000–$6,000

The Warehouse Auction: January 24th

On Saturday, January 24th, Clars Auctions will host its Warehouse Auction, presenting a broad and eclectic selection of property offered at accessible price points. The sale features a wide range of categories, including art, prints, photographs, modern and antique furniture, silver, porcelain, glass, fashion, and an array of decorative objects.

The Asian Art section offers Japanese woodblock prints, ceramics, and folding screens, while the jewelry selection includes an appealing assortment of affordable diamond and silver necklaces. The auction is further complemented by a diverse offering of modern and antique furniture, home décor, and collectible toys, making the Warehouse Auction an inviting opportunity for collectors of all levels to discover distinctive and meaningful pieces.

Bidding for Clars’ January auctions is available by phone, absentee bid, live online at Live.Clars.com and through Liveauctioneers.com and Invaluable.com. Clars Auctions is located at 5644 Telegraph Avenue, Oakland, CA 94609.

Clars Auctions, based in Oakland, CA, is a premier fine art and antiques auction house known for its expertly curated collections across categories including fine art, furniture, jewelry, and Asian art. Each auction is designed to appeal to both novice collectors and seasoned connoisseurs, offering a wide range of exceptional items.

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