OAKLAND, Calif. – Clars’ fine art, decorative, jewelry and Asian art sale auction Dec. 12-13 will feature numerous offerings spanning important fine art, dazzling diamonds, historic collections and even Harley-Davidson motorcycles.
Clars will present an extraordinary print by Roy Lichtenstein (American, 1923-1997) titled, Nude Reading (above) on Sunday. This beautiful relief print in colors from the Nude Series of 1994 will be offered for $80,000-$120,000.
Another highlight, just in time for the holiday season, will be a large collection of more than 100 vintage, psychedelic rock ’n’ roll posters including many first editions from “The Family Dog” and “Bill Graham Presents.” For those wanting even more nostalgia from the past, many vintage magic and travel posters will be available.
Jewelry and timepieces have a number of special offerings coming to the sale. A special collection of watches will include makers such as Vacheron & Constantin, Panerai, Rolex, Breitling and Omega. In addition, a gentlemen’s Patek Philippe Neptune stainless steel wristwatch (below) will be offered for $6,000-$9,000.
A stunning 3.01-carat marquise brilliant diamond and 14K yellow gold pendant necklace (below) is expected to sell for $18,000-$25,000.
The Asian offering will be particularly strong this month. A Chinese gilt bronze bodhisattva (below), Ming dynasty, Maitreya in dharmachackra mudra and seated on a lotus pedestal is expected to sell for $12,000-$15,000.
Historic property from the Christian deGuigné IV Collection will be offered. Of note will be a Will and Finck faro folding case keeper card counter (below) that will attract the attention of Western and specialty collectors. Clars holds the world record for the highest price achieved on a faro dealing box when one sold for $20,230 in March 2013.
An extensive collection of fine art glass, including mid-century examples by makers including Vanini will be offered. Also from this period will be furniture by design icons such as Arne Jacobsen, Paul McCobb and Finn Juhl.
Two big, beautiful bikes – Harley-Davidsons – are ready to ride. The first, estimated at $15,000-$25,000, is a 2005 Harley FLTRI Road Glide Custom (below). It will be followed by a 1998 Fat Boy Soft Tail that will be offered for $6,000 to $9,000.
The sales will begin promptly at 9:30 a.m. Pacific time on Saturday and Sunday.
Absentee and Internet live bidding is available through LiveAuctioneers.com
For more information email: info@clars.com
