May Gallery Auction Highlights

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Following the Important Fine Art session, the May Gallery Auction continues with a diverse and compelling selection across multiple collecting categories.

Furniture & Decorative Arts

Furniture & Decorative Arts offerings include a Bernhard Rhone for Mastercraft low table, estimated at $500–$700; a fine French Régence ormolu-mounted commode, estimated at $3,000–$5,000; a French Neoclassical polychrome and parcel-gilt console table, estimated at $1,000–$2,000; and a Stickley Audi bow arm Morris chair with ottoman, estimated at $1,200–$1,800.


A Bernhard Rhone for Mastercraft low table. Estimate: $500–$700
A Bernhard Rhone for Mastercraft low table.
Estimate: $500–$700
A fine French Régence ormolu mounted commode, first half 19th century. Estimate: $3,000–$5,000
A fine French Régence ormolu mounted commode.
Estimate: $3,000–$5,000
A French Neoclassical polychrome and parcel gilt console table, third quarter 19th century. Estimate: $1,000–$2,000
A French Neoclassical polychrome and parcel gilt console table.
Estimate: $1,000–$2,000
A Stickley Audi bow arm Morris chair and ottoman. Estimate: $1,200–$1,800
A Stickley Audi bow arm Morris chair and ottoman.
Estimate: $1,200–$1,800

Fine Jewelry & Watches

The Fine Jewelry section features an antique turquoise and 15k gold necklace and earring suite, estimated at $4,000–$8,000, alongside distinctive antique brooches including lava stone and gemstone snake examples.


From Top to Bottom: An antique turquoise and 15k gold necklace and earring set. Estimate: $4,000–$8,000; An antique lava stone carving and 14k gold brooch. Estimate: $800–$1,200; Two antique gemstone snake brooches. Estimate: $300–$500
From Top to Bottom: An antique turquoise and 15k gold necklace and earring set. Estimate: $4,000–$8,000; An antique lava stone carving and 14k gold brooch. Estimate: $800–$1,200; Two antique gemstone snake brooches. Estimate: $300–$500

Asian Art

Asian Works of Art highlights include a Chinese blue and white ‘qilin’ charger from the Transitional period, estimated at $3,000–$5,000; a famille rose ‘hundred bats’ charger bearing a Guangxu mark, estimated at $2,000–$4,000; and an 18th-century huanghuali chest, estimated at $4,000–$6,000.


A Chinese blue and white ‘qilin’ charger, Transitional period. Estimate: $3,000–$5,000
A Chinese blue and white ‘qilin’ charger, Transitional period.
Estimate: $3,000–$5,000
A Chinese famille rose ‘hundreds bats’ charger dish, Guangxu mark and period. Estimate: $2,000–$4,000
A Chinese famille rose ‘hundreds bats’ charger dish, Guangxu mark and period.
Estimate: $2,000–$4,000
A Chinese huanghuali chest, 18th century. Estimate: $5,000–$7,000
A Chinese huanghuali chest, 18th century.
Estimate: $4,000–$6,000

The Warehouse Auction: May 16th

The series concludes on Saturday, May 16th with The Warehouse Auction, an eclectic and accessible sale offering decorative arts, furnishings, collectibles, and estate material. Known for its breadth and opportunity, this auction provides bidders with the chance to discover unique pieces and exceptional value across numerous collecting categories.

Bidding for Clars’ May 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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Important Fine Art Highlights

Clars’ Important Fine Art Auction on May 15th presents an exceptional selection of artworks by celebrated artists.

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April Gallery Auction Highlights

Our April 17th auction will feature distinguished design, craftsmanship, and notable works by artists across cultures and periods.

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March Gallery Auction Highlights

The March 20th Gallery Auction will offer a dynamic selection that spans Asian works of art, fine art, furniture, and decorative arts.

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A Trusted Partnership

Clars is honored to present a distinguished group of works from the Fine Arts Museums of San Francisco at auction on March 19th.

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Antique Diamonds: A Collector’s Auction Highlights

Leading the March 19th auction is an Art Deco platinum ring set with a 4.92-carat F color, VS2 clarity cut-cornered square step-cut diamond.

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Asian Works of Art Highlights

The Asian Works of Art Auction on February 19th will feature a curated selection of Chinese and Japanese works.

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