Modern + Contemporary Fine Art Highlights

  • Highlights
  • Modern + Contemporary Art

On May 15th in our Modern + Contemporary Fine Art Auction, we are thrilled to showcase an exceptional array of artwork from masters like Raimonds Staprans, Wayne Thiebaud, Joan Brown, Helen Frankenthaler, Roy Lichtenstein, Andy Warhol, Joan Miro, Pablo Picasso, and much more. The auction will begin at 10 AM PDT. Preview May 14th, 1–5 PM PDT.

View Full Catalog
Raimonds Staprans (American/Latvian, b. 1926), The Mid Summer Drop-Leaf Table, 1993, oil on canvas, 48″ x 42″. Estimate: $60,000–$90,000
Raimonds Staprans (American/Latvian, b. 1926), The Mid Summer Drop-Leaf Table, 1993, oil on canvas, 48″ x 42″.
Estimate: $60,000–$90,000
Wayne Thiebaud (American, 1920–2021), <em>Dark Cake</em>, 1983, woodcut in colors on Tosa Koza paper, 15″ x 17.5″.<br><b>Estimate: $20,000–$30,000</b>
Wayne Thiebaud (American, 1920–2021), Dark Cake, 1983, woodcut in colors on Tosa Koza paper, 15″ x 17.5″.
Estimate: $20,000–$30,000
Dia al-Azzawi (Iraqi, b. 1939), Sleeping Bird, 1981, oil on canvas, 47.25″ x 39.38″ (120 x 100 cm). Estimate: $15,000–$20,000
Dia al-Azzawi (Iraqi, b. 1939), Sleeping Bird, 1981, oil on canvas, 47.25″ x 39.38″ (120 x 100 cm).
Estimate: $15,000–$20,000
Wayne Thiebaud (American, 1920–2021), <em>Hill Street</em>, 1987, woodcut in colors, 37″ x 24″.<br><b>Estimate: $15,000–$20,000</b>
Wayne Thiebaud (American, 1920–2021), Hill Street, 1987, woodcut in colors, 37″ x 24″.
Estimate: $15,000–$20,000
Ed Mell (American, b. 1942), Side Stepper, bronze sculpture with black and verdigris patina, 20″ x 20″. Estimate: $16,000–$18,000
Ed Mell (American, b. 1942), Side Stepper, bronze sculpture with black and verdigris patina, 20″ x 20″.
Estimate: $16,000–$18,000
Joan Miró (Spanish, 1893–1983), Le Grand Ordinateur, 1969, etching, aquatint and carborundum on Arches wove paper, 41.38″ x 26.88″. Estimate: $12,000–$18,000 (1 of 3 to be offered)
Joan Miró (Spanish, 1893–1983), Le Grand Ordinateur, 1969, etching, aquatint and carborundum on Arches wove paper, 41.38″ x 26.88″.
Estimate: $12,000–$18,000 (1 of 3 to be offered)
Roy Lichtenstein (American, 1923–1997), Sunrise, 1965, offset lithograph in colors, 17.25″ x 23.25″. Estimate: $10,000–$15,000
Roy Lichtenstein (American, 1923–1997), Sunrise, 1965, offset lithograph in colors, 17.25″ x 23.25″.
Estimate: $10,000–$15,000
Joan Brown (American, 1938–1990), Mary Julia #32, 1976, acrylic and graphite on paper, 36″ x 24″. Estimate: $8,000–$12,000
Joan Brown (American, 1938–1990), Mary Julia #32, 1976, acrylic and graphite on paper, 36″ x 24″.
Estimate: $8,000–$12,000
Andy Warhol (American, 1928–1987), Flowers (Hand-Colored), 1974, screenprint with hand coloring, 40.5″ x 27″. Estimate: $8,000–$12,000
Andy Warhol (American, 1928–1987), Flowers (Hand-Colored), 1974, screenprint with hand coloring, 40.5″ x 27″.
Estimate: $8,000–$12,000
Joan Brown (American, 1938–1990), <em>Mary Julia #33</em>, 1976, acrylic, charcoal, and graphite on paper, 36" x 24".<br><b>Estimate: $8,000–$12,000</b>
Joan Brown (American, 1938–1990), Mary Julia #33, 1976, acrylic, charcoal, and graphite on paper, 36″ x 24″.
Estimate: $8,000–$12,000
Hunt Slonem (American, b. 1951), Whisper, 2010, oil on canvas, 24″ x 24″. Provenance: Acquired directly from the artist; Private collection, Gary Danko, San Francisco, CA. Estimate: $7,000–$10,000
Hunt Slonem (American, b. 1951), Whisper, 2010, oil on canvas, 24″ x 24″. Provenance: Acquired directly from the artist; Private collection, Gary Danko, San Francisco, CA.
Estimate: $7,000–$10,000
Helen Frankenthaler (American, 1928–2011), <em>May 26 Backwards</em>, 1961, color lithograph on Crisbrook British handmade buff paper, 17.2″ x 14.2″.<br><b>Estimate: $6,000–$9,000</b>
Helen Frankenthaler (American, 1928–2011), May 26 Backwards, 1961, color lithograph on Crisbrook British handmade buff paper, 17.2″ x 14.2″.
Estimate: $6,000–$9,000
Louise Nevelson (American, 1899–1988), Full Moon, 1980, black cast polyester resin multiple, 18.5″ x 18.5″ x 2″. Estimate: $6,000–$9,000
Louise Nevelson (American, 1899–1988), Full Moon, 1980, black cast polyester resin multiple, 18.5″ x 18.5″ x 2″.
Estimate: $6,000–$9,000
Hunt Slonem (American, b. 1951), Billie, 2006, oil on canvas, 18″ x 24″. Provenance: Heriard-Cimino Gallery, New Orleans, LA; Private collection, Gary Danko, San Francisco, CA.Estimate: $6,000–$9,000
Hunt Slonem (American, b. 1951), Billie, 2006, oil on canvas, 18″ x 24″. Provenance: Heriard-Cimino Gallery, New Orleans, LA; Private collection, Gary Danko, San Francisco, CA.
Estimate: $6,000–$9,000
Pablo Picasso (Spanish, 1881–1973), Chouette aux Taches, 1951, white earthenware ceramic vase with colored engobe and glaze, 11.75″ x 8.5″ x 5.5″. Estimate: $6,000–$9,000
Pablo Picasso (Spanish, 1881–1973), Chouette aux Tâches, 1951, white earthenware ceramic vase with colored engobe and glaze, 11.75″ x 8.5″ x 5.5″.
Estimate: $6,000–$9,000
Christopher Brown (American, b. 1951), Fire in the Woods, 1984, oil on canvas, 72″ x 96″. Estimate: $5,000–$7,000
Christopher Brown (American, b. 1951), Fire in the Woods, 1984, oil on canvas, 72″ x 96″.
Estimate: $5,000–$7,000
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 is based in Oakland (CA) and is the largest full-service auction gallery in the Western United States. Clars Auctions has been the chosen auction gallery of a number of institutions and distinguished private collectors across the country, including the Richard Mellon Scaife Estate, the Thomas J. Perkins Estate and The Metropolitan Museum of Art (NYC).

In the last 5 years, Clars Auctions has sold well over $500,000,000 of Fine Art, Furnishings, Jewelry, Vehicles and Collectibles and has set multiple new world auction records. Follow Clars on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter!

Read More

November Gallery Auction Highlights

Our auction on November 21st will feature a notable collection of jazz ephemera, Fine Art and Asian Art.

  • Auction
  • Highlights

Fine Interiors Auction Highlights

The Fine Interiors Auction is anchored by an important estate designed by the renowned interior design firm Parish-Hadley Associates.

  • Furniture & Decorative Arts
  • Highlights

Important Watches & Holiday Jewelry Auction Highlights

This highly anticipated sale features an exceptional array of fine wristwatches and holiday-ready jewelry.

  • Fine Jewelry & Watches
  • Highlights

Georg Jensen Silver Collection of the Lyons

Tom and Gussie Lyon’s shared love of design, art, and architecture began soon after their wedding in the early 1950s.

  • Furniture & Decorative Arts
  • Highlights

October Gallery Auction Highlights

Our auction on October 17th will feature a curated selection of Furniture & Decorative Arts, Fine Art, and Fine Jewelry & Watches.

  • Auction
  • Highlights

Musical Instrument Collection of Hank Risan

Hank Risan’s musical instrument collection included more than 750 examples of fine 19th and 20th century acoustic instruments.

  • Furniture & Decorative Arts
  • Highlights