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On March 19th at 10:00 AM, Clars Auctions will present Property of the Fine Arts Museums of San Francisco to Benefit the Acquisition Fund of the Achenbach Foundation for Graphic Arts. This auction offers an opportunity to collect from one of the Bay Area's most important cultural institutions. The Fine Arts Museums of San Francisco, which encompasses the de Young and Legion of Honor, has long served as a cornerstone of the Bay Area’s artistic legacy. Clars' is offering the museums’ distinguished collection of prints, drawings, and photographs spanning centuries. The auction features a compelling selection of works by notable artists including Giuseppe Cadenasso, whose atmospheric California landscapes helped shape early West Coast painting; Ed Ruscha, a leading figure of American contemporary art; Beth Van Hoesen, admired for her finely rendered prints and drawings; and Nathan Oliveira, a pivotal member of the Bay Area Figurative Movement. Bidding will be available live in person, by phone, absentee bid, and online.

On March 19th at 1:00 PM, Clars Auctions presents Antique Diamonds: A Collector’s Auction. Leading the auction is an extraordinary Art Deco F color, VS2 clarity diamond and platinum ring, showcasing a cut-cornered square step-cut diamond weighing 4.92 carats. The center stone is set within a platinum mounting adorned with 26 single-cut diamonds and accented by finely etched scrollwork. With an estimated total diamond weight of 5.20 carats, and a gross weight of 4.85 grams, this striking example captures craftsmanship, and sophistication. Further enhancing the auction is select Property from San Francisco Opera. The auction will also feature a strong and diverse selection of antique and vintage jewelry, presenting collectors with an array of diamond solitaires, colored gemstone designs, and finely crafted gold pieces. This auction offers discerning buyers the opportunity to acquire rare and beautifully jewelry distinguished by quality and craftsmanship. Bidding will be available live in person, by phone, absentee bid, and online.