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From left to right: A Marguerite Wildenhain chalice. A Marguerite Wildenhain Pond Farm Mermaid vase. A Marguerite Wildenhain Pond Farm Footed vase.

Design + Art + Fine Asian Art Highlights

Our August 11th Auction will showcase a wide range of treasures, including Design pieces by T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, artwork by Henrietta Berk, and fine Asian porcelain, glazed pottery, and paintings.

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A Chinese iron-red decorated ‘dragon’ charger.

Fine Asian Works of Art

Jade, porcelain, glazed pottery, antique textiles, scrolls and paintings will headline our August 11th Fine Asian Art Auction.

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Henrietta Berk, Portrait of Phyllis D. (Phyllis Diebenkorn).

Artist Spotlight: Henrietta Berk

Henrietta Berk’s artistic prowess stood out as she delved into the intricacies of human emotion and intimacy during the Bay Area Figurative Movement.

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Percy Gray, Path to the Foothills.

Artist Spotlight: Percy Gray

Born 1869 in San Francisco, California, Gray became a prominent figure in the California plein air movement.

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William Wendt, A Gray Day - Monterey

Artist Spotlight: William Wendt

Wendt was among the landscapists who comprised the Eucalyptus School of painters, named for the trees commonly seen in California.

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James Franco, Untitled (Blue Bus).

July Highlights

Clars’ July 14th and 15th auctions will offer an important collection of ethnographic art, ancient Chinese pottery, abstract paintings, and jewelry that is perfect for any Summer event.

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