November Gallery Auction Highlights

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Clars Auctions is pleased to announce its upcoming November Gallery Auction, taking place on Friday, November 21st, 9:30 AM PST. This exciting event will feature a notable collection of jazz ephemera, Fine Art and Asian Art, with fresh-to-market offerings sourced from notable estates and private collections.

Furniture & Decorative Arts

The November Gallery Auction presents an eclectic array of fine and decorative arts, including a notable collection of jazz ephemera alongside a diverse selection of modern and traditional works.


A rare Billie Holiday handwritten letter to her last husband, Louie Mackay.<br><b>Estimate: $3,000–$4,000</b>
A rare Billie Holiday handwritten letter to her last husband, Louie Mackay.
Estimate: $3,000–$4,000

Fine Art

The Fine Art department is equally strong this season, with an oil on canvas by Harry Curieux Adams depicting ducks in flight, estimated at $15,000–$25,000, an acrylic on canvas by Peter Max, estimated at $5,000–$7,000, a vibrant mixed-media Pop Art composition by Romero Britto, estimated at $5,000–$7,000, and Voo Doo Musik, an acrylic on canvas by Davood Roostaei, estimated at $15,000–$25,000. Additional offerings include works by Julian Alden Weir, Bryan Wilson and other distinguished artists.


Harry Curieux Adamson (American, 1916–2012), Ducks in Flight, oil on canvas, 36″ x 30″.Estimate: $15,000–$25,000
Harry Curieux Adamson (American, 1916–2012), Ducks in Flight, oil on canvas, 36″ x 30″.
Estimate: $15,000–$25,000
Peter Max (American, b. 1937), Untitled (Profile of a Woman), acrylic on canvas, 24″ x 20″.Estimate: $5,000–$7,000
Peter Max (American, b. 1937), Untitled (Profile of a Woman), acrylic on canvas, 24″ x 20″.
Estimate: $5,000–$7,000
Romero Britto (Brazilian, b. 1963), The Wave, 2016, acrylic and diamond dust on canvas, 48″ x 60″.Estimate: $5,000–$7,000
Romero Britto (Brazilian, b. 1963), The Wave, 2016, acrylic and diamond dust on canvas, 48″ x 60″.
Estimate: $5,000–$7,000
Davood Roostaei (Iranian, 1959–2023), Voo Doo Musik, acrylic on canvas, 42″ x 32″. Provenance: Private Collection, San Francisco Bay Area; acquired directly from artist. Note: This lot is accompanied by a certificate of authenticity signed by the artist.Estimate: $15,000–$25,000
Davood Roostaei (Iranian, 1959–2023), Voo Doo Musik, acrylic on canvas, 42″ x 32″. Provenance: Private Collection, San Francisco Bay Area; acquired directly from artist. Note: This lot is accompanied by a certificate of authenticity signed by the artist.
Estimate: $15,000–$25,000

Asian Art

The Asian Works of Art department will feature two Jun Kaneko glazed ceramic sculptures and three Toko Shinoda lithographic prints from a prominent corporate collection. Kaneko, born in Nagoya in 1942, is celebrated for his monumental ceramic forms exploring the interplay of color, scale, and surface. Shinoda (1913–2021), a pioneering Japanese abstract artist, is acclaimed for merging calligraphic brushwork with modern abstraction, bridging the ancient and the contemporary.


Jun Kaneko, <em>Untitleds</em>, Ceramic Plates.<br><b>Estimate: $4,000–$6,000 (each)</b>
Jun Kaneko, Untitleds, Ceramic Plates.
Estimate: $4,000–$6,000 (each)

The Warehouse Auction: November 22nd

Concluding the three-day series, Clars will host its popular Warehouse Auction on November 22nd. This engaging event offers an accessibly priced and eclectic collection encompassing modern and antique furniture, décor, silver, porcelain, glass, fashion, collectible toys, books, and Indigenous arts.

Highlights include costume jewelry and select pieces from The Carole Harris Collection and River Ranch, both known for their distinctive and curated styles. The sale also features notable offerings from the Asian Art section, including Japanese woodblock prints, ceramics, and folding screens — ideal for collectors seeking culturally significant works. The jewelry segment presents attractively priced diamond and silver necklaces, while the furniture and home décor offerings range from classic antiques to stylish mid-century and contemporary designs.

The Warehouse Auction provides the perfect opportunity for collectors, decorators, and new buyers to discover unique treasures at attainable price points.

Bidding for Clars’ November 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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