Clars will present a two-day auction series beginning with the Gallery Auction on Friday, April 17th, followed by the Warehouse Auction on Saturday, April 18th. The upcoming sales bring together a curated selection of fine art, Asian works of art, jewelry, and decorative design, offering collectors access to a wide range of significant works spanning international markets and periods.

Furniture & Decorative Arts

The Furniture & Decorative Arts category features significant examples of studio furniture and refined European-inspired design. An Arthur Espenet Carpenter double music stand, estimated at $2,000–$4,000, demonstrates the designer’s sculptural approach to utilitarian objects. Also included is a Rose Tarlow chinoiserie lacquer coffee table estimated at $3,000–$5,000, blending traditional Asian-inspired motifs with contemporary luxury design.

Additional highlights include a Reed & Barton sterling silver flatware service in the “Francis I” pattern estimated at $15,000–$20,000, a large Neoclassical style giltwood pier mirror estimated at $1,500–$2,500, and a Florentine scagliola table top by Emilio Martelli estimated at $3,000–$5,000, showcasing decorative techniques rooted in European craftsmanship traditions.

Fine Art

The Fine Art department presents a strong group of American and international modern works, led by William Wendt’s Untitled (Laguna Hills), 1912, estimated at $10,000–$15,000. This piece is a plein air composition capturing Southern California’s rolling terrain with Wendt’s characteristic tonal structure and impressionist influence.

Aubrey Beardsley’s The Toilet, circa 1895, estimated at $6,000–$9,000, exemplifies the artist’s highly stylized Art Nouveau line work and includes provenance from the Joan and Lester Avnet Collection. Dr. Atl’s Volcano, estimated at $3,000–$5,000, reflects the artist’s dramatic engagement with natural forces through expressive charcoal technique.

Additional works include Victor Higgins’ Untitled (Near Taos) estimated at $10,000–$15,000, Granville Redmond’s Untitled (After the Storm) estimated at $4,000–$6,000, and Percy Gray’s View of Mount Tamalpais estimated at $3,000–$5,000, each contributing to a broader narrative of early 20th-century landscape and tonal modernism.

Fine Jewelry & Watches

The Fine Jewelry & Watches selection is led by a commanding Jadeite, diamond, ruby, and 18k gold dragon pendant, estimated at $10,000–$15,000, exemplifying traditional symbolic motifs rendered in high-carat gold and vibrant gemstones. Jadeite continues to be a strong category within the sale, represented by a bead necklace estimated at $3,500–$5,500 with evenly matched stones and elegant gold accents, a pendant estimated at $800–$1,200 highlighting minimalist design and natural translucency, and a bracelet estimated at $1,000–$1,500 featuring polished jadeite elements set in 14k gold.

The horology selection includes a Hublot Classic Fusion 77e Bol D’or Mirabaud edition #01/77 in 18k rose gold and enamel, estimated at $6,000–$10,000. It’s notable for its limited production and commemorative racing inspiration. To be offered alongside is an Audemars Piguet ladies 18k gold watch #01/02 estimated at $7,000–$10,000, reflecting refined Swiss craftsmanship and collectible rarity.

Asian Art

The Asian Works of Art category is anchored by finely executed Chinese porcelain and Japanese printmaking. Highlights include a blue and white figural rouleau vase estimated at $2,000–$4,000, notable for its detailed narrative figural decoration and classical form, and a blue and white and celadon ground “horse” vase estimated at $3,000–$5,000, distinguished by its striking contrast between cobalt motifs and soft celadon glazing.

Also featured is Kawase Hasui’s Morning at Tsutanuma Pond, estimated at $2,000– $4,000, a serene woodblock print reflecting Hasui’s mastery of light and atmospheric landscape within the Shin-hanga tradition. Additional highlights include a finely embroidered Chinese silk “Shaoulao and Magu” panel estimated at $2,000–$4,000 which depicts auspicious Daoist figures associated with longevity, and a Japanese cloisonné enamel “carp” plaque estimated at $600–$900 — a decorative work symbolizing perseverance and good fortune.

The Warehouse Auction: April 18th

On Saturday, April 18th, 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.

Clars’ Important Holiday Fine Art Auction on December 18th presents an exceptional selection of artworks by celebrated artists working across a wide range of periods and styles.

Among the premier highlights is an oil on canvas by Bay Area favorite, Raimonds Staprans (American/Latvian, b. 1926), an artist with whom Clars has consistently achieved strong results. Staprans is renowned for his vivid palette and distinctive use of line — qualities that are fully evident in Still Life with the Ugly Hockney Vase #2. The off-white vase rests on a similarly colored surface set against a striking red ground, while delicate lines in orange, violet, and sky blue trace the object’s edges and heighten its dimensionality. Selected for the cover of the 2006 exhibition catalog for Staprans’ retrospective at the Latvian National Museum, the painting exemplifies the artist’s ability to reinvigorate traditional still-life subjects through bold color and decisive brushwork. This work is estimated at $150,000–$200,000.

Another major feature of the December sale is a mixed-media work on canvas by Los Angeles based artist Mark Bradford (American, b. 1961). Bradford’s practice is deeply informed by his upbringing in South Los Angeles and by his explorations of race, gender, and identity — as well as the influence of his mother’s hair salon — where he worked after high school. Many of his materials originate in that environment, including hair dye and the end papers used in perm treatments. The December offering, painted in soft green hues, is layered with sheets of end paper in various states of translucency, some singed to a deep brown. The staggered layers create surprising depth and texture across the surface. Bradford’s work is widely admired and held in prominent collections, and he has received national recognition, including his inclusion in Time Magazine’s 2021 list of the most influential people and the National Medal of Arts in 2023. This untitled piece carries an estimate of $20,000–$30,000.

A further highlight is a ceramic plate by Spanish modernist Pablo Picasso (1881–1973), titled Visage de Femme and dating to 1953 during his collaboration with the Madoura Pottery studio in Vallauris, France. Picasso’s ceramics remain highly desirable as accessible, yet significant examples of his contributions to twentieth-century art. This piece features the Cubist depiction of a woman’s face, rendered in white, cyan, and blue on a black ground, with a bold white line forming the nose above a slight smile and a beaded necklace. The plate is estimated at $15,000–$20,000.

These marquee offerings are joined by additional works from artists such as Granville Redmond, Wayne Thiebaud, Jules Tavernier, Maynard Dixon, Thomas Hart Benton, and many more.