Incredible prices are being achieved at auction—if you’ve ever considered selling, now is the time.
The exceptional property being offered May 14th reflects the senator’s refined taste and legacy.
When a jade bangle bracelet or necklace fetches millions of dollars at auction, collectors worldwide wonder if their jade is also valuable. What is jade and where does it come from?
Incredible prices are being achieved at auction—if you’ve ever considered selling, now is the time.
Our February 20th Auction will present an exceptional selection from the Emmy & Dolph Andrews Estate
As we bid farewell to 2025, we take a moment to reflect on the remarkable moments and milestones we’ve shared with you throughout the year.
The Furniture & Decorative Arts offering ranges from European sculpture and religious art to modern design and musical instruments. Highlights include three Continental polychrome and parcel-gilt figures of putti, estimated at $600–$800, and a Baroque polychrome figure of St. Francis Xavier, estimated at $800–$1,200.
A Yamaha CF Nippon Gakki concert grand piano, circa 1975, is estimated at $6,000–$8,000, while a Louis Majorelle and Daum Nancy iron and iridescent glass vase is estimated at $800–$1,200. The section also includes an Italian Renaissance style pietra dura coffee table and a Piero Palange and Werther Toffoloni Hoop chair, circa 1972, estimated at $1,000–$2,000.
The Fine Art selection features works by notable American artists across landscape, printmaking, and works on paper. Ray Strong (1905–2006) is represented by Klamath Country, Oregon Line, an oil on canvas board depicting the artist’s engagement with the Western landscape, estimated at $4,000–$6,000.
Philip Guston’s (1913–1980) Untitled, 1966, a pencil-signed and dated lithograph from an edition of 25, is estimated at $3,000–$5,000. Also featured is an untitled watercolor by Billy Al Bengston (1934–2022), accompanied by the artist’s studio label and estimated at $3,000–$5,000. Together, the works represent different generations and approaches within American art.
The Asian Works of Art section highlights traditional Chinese craftsmanship and materials, including a Chinese white jade snuff bottle with mother-of-pearl inlay, estimated at $2,500–$3,500. Textile highlights include a Chinese kesi blue-ground robe, estimated at $5,000–$7,000, and a Chinese kesi-woven altar “dragon” panel, estimated at $4,000–$6,000, showcasing the intricate artistry of this historic silk-weaving tradition.
The three-day October series concludes Saturday, October 17th, with The Warehouse Auction, offering collectors an opportunity to explore Clars’ expansive warehouse selection.
Known for its variety and discovery-driven appeal, The Warehouse Auction brings together an eclectic mix of furnishings, decorative objects, artwork, and other distinctive items. The sale provides an opportunity to uncover unexpected finds across a broad range of styles, periods, and price points. Additional highlights from The Warehouse Auction will be announced with the release of the auction catalog.
Clars’ Important Fine Art Auction on May 15th presents an exceptional selection of artworks by celebrated artists.
Our May 15th auction will feature a diverse and compelling selection across multiple collecting categories.
Our April 17th auction will feature distinguished design, craftsmanship, and notable works by artists across cultures and periods.
The March 20th Gallery Auction will offer a dynamic selection that spans Asian works of art, fine art, furniture, and decorative arts.
Clars is honored to present a distinguished group of works from the Fine Arts Museums of San Francisco at auction on March 19th.
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.