Clars is thrilled to host our November Jewelry, Furniture & Asian Art Auction, set for Friday, November 22nd at 9:30 AM PST. To be offered an exceptional array of jewelry, furniture, decorative arts and asian art. Clars Jewlery department will offer a captivating array of exquisite jewelry to suit every taste. From timeless pearls and dazzling diamonds to distinctive statement pieces in jade and gold, the collection is designed to appeal to a range of tastes. Notable items up for auction include exquisite unmounted diamonds, platinum brooches, and luxury timepieces from esteemed brands such as Vacheron Constantin and Longines. In the Furniture & Decorative Arts Department, standout offerings from the Bay Area include Arts & Crafts designs from Getty's Temple of Wings in Berkeley, CA and Joseph Minutoli?s cast stone sculpture maquettes for San Francisco?s Palace of Fine Arts Rotunda. Other highlights feature Levantine inlaid furniture, Flemish tapestries, and sterling silver pieces, as well as Tiffany Studios glass, Wedgwood fairyland luster, and 19th-century English ceramics and tiles. The Modern and Contemporary collection includes Paul Evans cabinets, custom Art Deco-style furniture, and notable Studio glass and ceramics. Additional items include rugs and carpets, Pre-Columbian pottery, African tribal carvings, and indigenous artworks, making this an expansive and engaging auction. The Asian Art Department will present an eye-catching Chinese fresco fragment, likely originating from a temple and dating from the Yuan to early Ming dynasties, showcasing Buddhist figures. Other highlights include a Tibetan parcel-gilt bronze figure of Vajrapani, one of Buddha?s primary protectors and guides, and four 17th/18th-century Chinese huanghuali fragments from a mirror stand, skillfully carved with dragon and lingzhi motifs, suggesting an imperial background. Bidding is available by phone, absentee bid, live online and in person.
Preview will be held November 20th from 1 – 5 pm PST.
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A cultured pearl and 18k gold necklace, Portugal
4004
A cultured pearl and 18k gold necklace, Portugal
Est.
$2,500 - $3,500
Sold
$2,500
A diamond and 14k gold necklace
4008
A diamond and 14k gold necklace
Est.
$3,000 - $5,000
Sold
$2,750
Two amethyst, cultured pearl and 14k gold rings
4009
Two amethyst, cultured pearl and 14k gold rings
Est.
$1,500 - $2,500
Passed
A tiger's eye and 18k gold ring
4010
A tiger's eye and 18k gold ring
Est.
$1,200 - $1,800
Sold
$1,100
An antique moonstone ring and necklace
4011
An antique moonstone ring and necklace
Est.
$500 - $700
Sold
$900
A pair of ruby, diamond and 18k gold bangle bracelets
4012
A pair of ruby, diamond and 18k gold bangle bracelets
Est.
$1,000 - $1,500
Passed
A 1855 US gold coin pendant necklace
4015
A 1855 US gold coin pendant necklace
Est.
$600 - $800
Sold
$1,100
A Tiffany & Co. diamond and 18k gold cross pendant necklace
4018
A Tiffany & Co. diamond and 18k gold cross pendant necklace
Est.
$600 - $800
Sold
$900
Two diamond and 14k gold bangle bracelets
4020
Two diamond and 14k gold bangle bracelets
Est.
$2,000 - $3,000
Sold
$2,250
A 14k gold diamond and onyx bracelet
4021
A 14k gold diamond and onyx bracelet
Est.
$2,000 - $3,000
Sold
$1,500
A Maraya black opal, tanzanite and 14k gold pendant necklace
4022
A Maraya black opal, tanzanite and 14k gold pendant necklace
Est.
$1,000 - $2,000
Sold
$950
A Retro reverse painted glass and 10k gold bracelet
4023
A Retro reverse painted glass and 10k gold bracelet
Est.
$600 - $800
Sold
$500
A diamond and 14k gold bangle bracelet
4024
A diamond and 14k gold bangle bracelet
Est.
$2,000 - $3,000
Passed
A gem-set and 14k gold bangle bracelet
4025
A gem-set and 14k gold bangle bracelet
Est.
$1,800 - $2,200
Passed
An Ariadne ancient jasper cameo and 22k gold pendant
4028
An Ariadne ancient jasper cameo and 22k gold pendant
Est.
$1,000 - $1,500
Sold
$500
An opal and 14k gold ring and pendant
4033
An opal and 14k gold ring and pendant
Est.
$1,000 - $2,000
Sold
$1,000
A diamond and 14k bi-color gold ring
4035
A diamond and 14k bi-color gold ring
Est.
$600 - $800
Sold
$600
A Maraya 14k opal, diamond and 14k gold pendant
4036
A Maraya 14k opal, diamond and 14k gold pendant
Est.
$600 - $800
Sold
$950
A diamond and 14k gold horseshoe ring
4037
A diamond and 14k gold horseshoe ring
Est.
$800 - $1,000
Passed