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Picasso’s fascination with bullfighting is reflected in this painted and glazed earthenware charger titled 'Picador.' One of an edition of 50, it has a $4,000-$5,000 estimate. Image courtesy of Clark Cierlak Fine Art.

Clark Cierlak art auction Jan. 24 is truly mixed media

Tom Hoepf
Tom Hoepf
Picasso’s fascination with bullfighting is reflected in this painted and glazed earthenware charger titled 'Picador.' One of an edition of 50, it has a $4,000-$5,000 estimate. Image courtesy of Clark Cierlak Fine Art.
Picasso’s fascination with bullfighting is reflected in this painted and glazed earthenware charger titled ‘Picador.’ One of an edition of 50, it has a $4,000-$5,000 estimate. Image courtesy of Clark Cierlak Fine Art.

SHERMAN OAKS, Calif. – Clark Cierlak Fine Art will present a diverse collection of contemporary art at auction Jan. 24. In addition to paintings there will be two Picasso chargers, several lots of Daum glass and a stone assemblage sculpture by Woods Davy. LiveAuctioneers will provide Internet live bidding.

A painted and glazed earthenware charger designed by Pablo Picasso in 1959 is titled Picador. One of an editor of 50, it bears Empriente Originale de Picasso and Madoura Plein Feu stamps underneath. The 16 1/2-inch charger has a $4,000-$5,000 estimate.

The second piece of Picasso pottery is a also a 16 1/2-inch charger, this one titled Tormented Faun’s Face. This 1956 edition, one of 100, also has the Empriente Originale de Picasso and Madoura Plein Feu stamps and is inscribed “C110” underneath. It has a $3,000-$4,000 estimate.

Canadian glass artist Donald Robertson made the largest piece of contemporary Daum glass in the auction. The etched and case glass vase, 16 inches tall by 14 inches wide, is decorated with aquatic designs and signed by the artist. It is also inscribed “80/125.” Except for a few small chips at the base, the vase is in good condition and has a $2,000-$4,000 estimate.

A sculpture assembled from smooth stones by Woods Davy (American, b. 1949) is from his Cantata series. The work is 28 inches tall, 27 inches wide and 16 inches deep. It is expected to crack $6,000-$7,000.

Paintings in he sale are as diverse. Jean Michel Folon (Belgian, 1934-2005) is represented by five lots, including two abstract watercolors on paper. One titled Perdu, 12 inches by 9 inches, has a $4,000-$8,000 estimate.

Russian Sergei Rimoshevski (Rimeshevsky) (b. 1964) is represented by Girl With Porcupine, an oil painting on canvas, 27 1/2 inches by 23 3/4 inches. It is estimated at $4,000-$6,000.

For Latin American art collectors there is a first state lithograph by Francisco Zuniga (Costa Rican, 1912-1998) of a mother and small child. From an edition of 45, the 1982 print is 23 inches by 19 inches. It has a $1,500-$2,000 estimate.

An 18- by 14-inch oil painting on board of Girl With Geraniums by Julian Robles (American, b. 1933) has a $2,500-$3,500 estimate.

Also to be offered are Pre-Columbian and Etruscan artifacts.

The 331-lot auction will be conducted at Cierlak’s gallery at 14452 Ventura Blvd. in Sherman Oaks beginning at 11 a.m. Pacific.

For details phone 818-783-3052.

To view the fully illustrated catalog and sign up to bid absentee or live via the Internet during the sale at www.LiveAuctioneers.com.

Click here to view Clark Cierlak Fine Arts’ complete catalog.

ADDITIONAL LOTS OF NOTE

Contemporary glass artist Donald Robertson designed this cased glass vase for Daum in France. The 16-inch tall vase is signed by the artist and has a $2,000-$4,000 estimate. Image courtesy of Clark Cierlak Fine Art.
Contemporary glass artist Donald Robertson designed this cased glass vase for Daum in France. The 16-inch tall vase is signed by the artist and has a $2,000-$4,000 estimate. Image courtesy of Clark Cierlak Fine Art.

Woods Davy’s stone assemblage sculpture appears to defy gravity. The Cantamar series work, which has a $6,000-$7,000 estimate, stands 28 inches high by 27 inches wide and 16 inches deep. Image courtesy of Clark Cierlak Fine Art.
Woods Davy’s stone assemblage sculpture appears to defy gravity. The Cantamar series work, which has a $6,000-$7,000 estimate, stands 28 inches high by 27 inches wide and 16 inches deep. Image courtesy of Clark Cierlak Fine Art.

‘Girl With Porcupine,’ an oil on canvas by Sergei Rimoshevski (Rimeshevsky) (Russian, b. 1964) has a $4,000-$5,000 estimate. It measures 27 1/2 inches by 23 3/4 inches. Image courtesy of Clark Cierlak Fine Art.
‘Girl With Porcupine,’ an oil on canvas by Sergei Rimoshevski (Rimeshevsky) (Russian, b. 1964) has a $4,000-$5,000 estimate. It measures 27 1/2 inches by 23 3/4 inches. Image courtesy of Clark Cierlak Fine Art.

Several works by Belgium’s Jean Michel Folon (1934-2005) will be in Cierlak’s auction including this watercolor on paper titled 'Perdu.' The framed 12- by 9-inch work has a $4,000-$8,000 estimate. Image courtesy of Clark Cierlak Fine Art.
Several works by Belgium’s Jean Michel Folon (1934-2005) will be in Cierlak’s auction including this watercolor on paper titled ‘Perdu.’ The framed 12- by 9-inch work has a $4,000-$8,000 estimate. Image courtesy of Clark Cierlak Fine Art.