Clars – Furniture, Art, Jewelry & Asian Auction
March 21st 9:30 AM PDT
www.clars.com
5644 Telegraph Ave. Oakland, CA 94609

OAKLAND, CALIF. – Clars Auctions is presenting its March 21 furniture, fine art, jewelry and Asian art auction, scheduled to begin at 9:30 am. This sale will showcase a selection of rare works, offering something for every collector, from antiques to contemporary masterpieces.

The furniture and decorative arts segment will feature a number of standout pieces, beginning with a rare northern baroque carved altar table with tabernacle, dating to the late Seventeenth Century ($7/10,000). Fully carved with biblical reserves, this table highlights the exceptional craftsmanship of the period. Also featured is a Chamberlains Worcester armorial porcelain dinner service made for Sir Joseph Scott of Great Barr Hall, ($4/6,000). This early Nineteenth Century set reflects the connection between the patron and the renowned Worcester factory. Additional highlights include a pair of English polychrome decorated ironstone potpourri urns ($1,8/2,500) and a George I gilt bronze mounted ebonized bracket clock, by John Gerrard ($1,8/2,500).

Clars’ fine art section will feature works from diverse periods and regions. A key highlight is Marion Kavanaugh Wachtel’s “Autumn, Trabuco Mountains, California,” an oil on canvas capturing the changing colors of the leaves in the foothills of California’s mountains ($8/12,000). Ambera Wellmann’s surreal and emotionally charged “Cloud #7,” an oil on panel, offers an exploration of color and form ($8/12,000). Other notable works include Wolfgang Stiller’s “Matchsticks,” a large-scale sculpture that blends the human form with everyday objects ($5/7,000, and pieces by celebrated artists such as Thomas Hill, Maurice Braun and John Frederick Kensett.

Jewelry and timepieces will feature a selection of jewelry pieces, from vintage watches to one-of-a-kind designs. Collectors can expect gold jewelry, statement pieces and timeless designs suited to a variety of tastes. With items ranging from elegant rings to bold necklaces and bracelets, this sale offers an opportunity for both seasoned collectors and newcomers to acquire pieces that reflect craftsmanship and style. In addition, vintage watch collectors will be delighted by the offerings available for bid.

The Asian art department will showcase a range of rare items, including a Nineteenth Century Chinese famille verte globular vase decorated with the Eight Immortals ($46,000). Another highlight is a Hirado blue and white trumpet-form vase featuring scholars beneath cranes and pine trees and a watercolor and ink painting by Chiura Obata capturing the iconic landscape of the Carmel coast ($3/5,000). These treasures reflect the depth and beauty of Asian artistry.

The Warehouse Sale on March 22, 9:30 am, offers a dynamic and diverse selection of art, prints and photographs, with each month featuring a mix of paintings, sculptures and works from across the globe, all with accessible estimates. The Asian art section will showcase an array, including Japanese woodblock prints, ceramics, folding screens and other decorative items. The jewelry department will present a range of affordable pieces, from diamonds to silver and gold necklaces. Additionally, the Warehouse boasts an accessible priced collection that encompasses modern and antique furniture and décor, silver, porcelain, glass, fashion, collectible toys, books and Indigenous arts.

Clars Auction Gallery is at 5644 Telegraph Avenue. For information, www.clars.com or 510-428-0100.

1. Ambera Wellmann, Cloud #7, oil on panel, 12″ x 16″. 2. A Thomas Mann silver, gold and plastic robot brooch. 3. Chiura Obata, Carmel Cypress. 4. Thomas Hill, Untitled (Wooded Landscape with Deer), 1882, oil on canvas, 50″ x 24″. 5. A fine and rare Northern Baroque carved altar table with tabernacle, late 17th century, fully carved with biblical reserves. 6. A Chinese famille verte reticulated globular vase. 7. A Daum Nancy enameled cameo glass Winter Scene vase. 8. A Ceylon pink sapphire diamond and 18k gold ring. 9. A Hirado blue and white trumpet form vase. 10. Marion Kavanaugh Wachtel, Autumn, Trabuco Mountains, California, oil on canvas, 26″ x 30.5″. 11. A Chamberlains Worcester armorial porcelain part dinner service made for the Scott Family of Great Barr Hall, early 19th century.
In Person + Online Bidding | Preview: March 20th, 1-5 PM PDT