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‘The Story of Rip Van Winkle,’ a series of four paintings by Paul Cornoyer (American, 1864-1923), is estimated at $30,000-$50,000. Image courtesy of Clars Auction Gallery.

‘Brilliant’ aptly describes consignments at Clars’ sale June 12-13

Tom Hoepf
Tom Hoepf
‘The Story of Rip Van Winkle,’ a series of four paintings by Paul Cornoyer (American, 1864-1923), is estimated at $30,000-$50,000. Image courtesy of Clars Auction Gallery.
‘The Story of Rip Van Winkle,’ a series of four paintings by Paul Cornoyer (American, 1864-1923), is estimated at $30,000-$50,000. Image courtesy of Clars Auction Gallery.

OAKLAND, Calif. – Clars Auction Gallery’s June 12 and 13 auction will feature brilliant designs, artists and styles selected from a wealth of fine consignments. Approximately 2,000 lots in total will be offered over the course of this two-day event. LiveAuctioneers will provide Internet live bidding.

The art category alone features works from masters, both American and International, with names such as Conrad Buff, Maynard Dixon, Edward Kienholz and Marc Chagall. Crossing from early California to classic European works, the selection will leave no art aficionado disappointed, said Redge Martin, Clars president.

The headliners of the art category include a set of framed oil on board paintings illustrating four scenes from the story of Rip Van Winkle by American artist Paul Cornoyer (1864-1923). This enchanting collection includes the scenes in which Rip van Winkle encounters the ghosts of Henry Hudson’s crew and in which he returns to his village after his 20-year slumber, and is estimated at $30,000-$50,000.

Turning to the contemporary, Abstract in Black and Yellow by Edward Keinholz (New York, 1927-1994) is expected to earn $20,000-$30,000. Carrying an estimate of $10,000- $20,000 is a framed mixed media on paper by Monmohan Samant (India, 1924-2004) titled Going No Where.

Also of international note will be Yazidis Gathering for Tea by Iraqi artist Najib Younis (1930-2007). This work comes to the block with an estimate of $10,000-$15,000.

In addition, the sale will include Japanese woodblock prints and a Chinese ink and color on paper scroll entitled Gathering of Scholars after Qiu Ying (est. $2,000-$4,000).

The historical category will be highlighted by an important Civil War collection consisting of signed carte-de-visite photographs and artifacts of the 4th Michigan Calvary relating to the capture of Jefferson Davis, president of the Confederate States of America. This collection is estimated at $6,000-$8,000.

The June sale will also feature a number of items not often seen at auction, including a circa 1850 Uzbekistan Suzanni Horse blanket estimated at $1,500-$2,500. A palace-size Persian Sarouk is expected to earn $6,000-$8,000.

Fine antique furniture will be plentiful with exceptional pieces such as two George III mahogany Pembroke tables, circa 1770 and 1800, both estimated at $4,000-$6,000. An Italian Baroque walnut commode, circa 1750, is expected to earn $6,000-$8,000 and a monumental French Renaissance buffet, circa 1860, is estimated to bring $4,000-$6,000.

Brilliant is an apt description for the fine jewelry that will round out Clars’ Sunday session. Diamonds, gems, and exquisite jewelry will bedazzle bidders. A solitaire diamond ring mounted in platinum set with a 2.02-carat diamond is estimated at $13,000-$17,000 and a three-stone diamond and sapphire ring sporting a 1.42-carat blue sapphire surrounded by two diamonds weighing 2.05 carats is estimated to bring $6,500-$8,500.

The Saturday session will begin promptly at 9:30 a.m. Pacific, and the Sunday session will begin at 10 a.m. Preview for this auction is Friday, June 11, 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. or by appointment.

Clars Auction Gallery is located at 5644 Telegraph Ave. in Oakland.

For details email: info@clars.com or call (888) 339-7600.

View the fully illustrated catalog and register to bid absentee or live via the Internet as the sale is taking place by logging on to www.LiveAuctioneers.com.

ADDITIONAL LOTS OF NOTE

‘Going No Where’ by Monmohan Samant (India, 1924-2004) is estimated to earn $10,000-to $20,000. Image courtesy of Clars Auction Gallery.
‘Going No Where’ by Monmohan Samant (India, 1924-2004) is estimated to earn $10,000-to $20,000. Image courtesy of Clars Auction Gallery.

This Uzbekistan Suzanni Horse blanket, one of several to be offered, is estimated at $1,500-$2,500. Image courtesy of Clars Auction Gallery.
This Uzbekistan Suzanni Horse blanket, one of several to be offered, is estimated at $1,500-$2,500. Image courtesy of Clars Auction Gallery.

This dazzling diamond solitaire ring mounted in platinum is estimated at $13,000-$17,000. Image courtesy of Clars Auction Gallery.
This dazzling diamond solitaire ring mounted in platinum is estimated at $13,000-$17,000. Image courtesy of Clars Auction Gallery.

A group of Civil War photographs and artifacts of the 4th Michigan Cavalry regiment belonging to Lt. A.B. Purinton and relating to the capture of Confederate President Jefferson Davis is expected to bring $6,000-$8,000. Image courtesy of Clars Auction Gallery.
A group of Civil War photographs and artifacts of the 4th Michigan Cavalry regiment belonging to Lt. A.B. Purinton and relating to the capture of Confederate President Jefferson Davis is expected to bring $6,000-$8,000. Image courtesy of Clars Auction Gallery.