Clars Upcoming Auction: In Person + Online Bidding
November 19–21
Clars Auction Gallery
5644 Telegraph Ave.
Oakland, CA 94609
www.clars.com

OAKLAND, CALIF. — Clars Auction Gallery is hosting a European and American fine art and furniture sale on November 19, with sales to follow on November 20 and 21.
Fine art will offer works from European masters to Nineteenth/Twentieth Century American artists. Featured European artists will include Lorenzo Garbieri (Italian, 1580-1654), John Riley (British, 1646-1691) and Robert Antoine Pinchon (French, 1886-1943), while the early American highlights will showcase works from Granville Redmond (1871-1935), Clayton Sumner Price (1874-1950) and Frank Duveneck (1848-1919).

 Most notably, the sale boasts works from the estate of David Pleydell-Bouverie (1911-1994) of Glen Ellen, Calif. Born in Surrey, England, Bouverie was the grandson of the 5th Earl of Radnor and began collecting shortly after moving to Glen Ellen with his then wife, Alice Astor. A highlight from the collection is a portrait Francisco Antonio de Leon y Roldan, circa 1788, that was purchased as an original work by Francisco Goya (Spanish, 1746-1828) in 1955 from Parke-Bernet Galleries. Completed shortly after Goya was appointed court painter by Charles III, the full-length portrait depicts the “Oldest Senior Officer of the Secretary of State and Office of Grace and Justice of the Indies,” a member of the Order of Charles III. Roldan’s position is marked by the Grand Cross of the Order on his right lapel. The portrait was originally authenticated by then leading expert Valerian von Loga in 1912, but given the hotly contested nature of works by Goya currently taking place among leading scholars and museums, the painting will be offered as “Studio of Francisco Goya” ($60/90,000).

Another work from the Bouverie estate is an Eighteenth Century Italian work on paper of “The Descent from the Cross.” Nearly identical in composition to “The Deposition “in Washington DC’s National Gallery by a follower of Francesco Fontebasso, the work is currently the subject of debate over authorship among several leading scholars around the globe. The distinct, yet unique focus on the removal of the nails from the top of the cross rather than the more traditional Byzantine depiction is leading scholars to believe the work on paper may be linked to a possible relic and instrument of the Passion, a nail from the True Cross. “The Descent from the Cross” will be offered at $3/5,000. All proceeds of works sold from the estate of David Pleydell-Bouverie will benefit the Bouverie Preserve of Audobon Canyon Ranch in Glen Ellen.

 Featuring prominently into the early European and American sale will be a selection of antique carpets, including a signed Persian Lavar Kerman carpet ($8,5/9,500), a Persian Tree of Life Tabriz carpet ($5/7,000) and a Qum Tree of Life silk carpet ($2/4,000). There will also be a selection of early furniture, including a Swedish Hans Anders clock ($3/5,000), a French Louis XIV bed attributed to Thomas Hache ($5/7,000), Italian Neoclassical giltwood columns ($4/6,000) and Spanish carved polychrome decorated processional Magi figures, early Eighteenth Century ($5/7,000), among others.

 Design will also have several items, including a Dale Chihuly (American, b 1941) untitled (pink and white glass chandelier) ($60/90,000), measuring a massive 72 by 96 inches. Another highlight is a set of Hans Wegner for Johannes Hansen JH 504 chairs ($8/12,000). Other designers include Niels O. Moller, Charles and Ray Eames, Edward Wormley, Preston Singletary, Yves Boucard and Christian Liaigre. Also to be offered is a selection of Pacific Northwest and Inuit masks and sculptures, including Richard Hunt, from a prominent Silicon Valley collection.
Asian art will feature several lots, including a Chinese gilt-lacquered eight-armed Guanyin ($7/10,000). The multi-armed Guanyin figure originated from China shortly after the introduction of Buddhism during the Tang dynasty. The many arms represent his benevolence and power of kindness. Devout worshippers believe that the multi-armed Guanyin will bring them luck health and fortune to all beings.

 There will also be a lot of Sino-Mongolian ceremonial double swords. Although the ceremonial swords were initially intended for mere appreciation by the military commanders, the rulers of the Qing dynasty also put them on display for special occasions such as military parades, inspection tours, sending off military officials for expedition, and receiving tributes. The primary intent was to “publicize the international prestige of the state” and to “maintain long-lasting peace.”
Clars Auction Gallery is at 5644 Telegraph Avenue. For further information, 510-428-0100 or www.clars.com.

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1. Chinese embroidered lady’s robe
2. Ferdinand de Braekeleer the Elder (Belgian, 1792–1883), Installation of a Noble by the Church, 1839, oil on canvas, 45″ x 71.5″
3. Robert Antoine Pinchon (French, 1886-1943), La Cathedrale d’Amiens, oil on canvas,
canvas: 36″ x 46″. Note: This work was included in the catalogue raisonne in preparation by Alain Letailleur (number 1153)
4. Chinese gilt-lacquered eight-armed Guanyin
5. Chinese gilt bronze figure of Buddha
6. John Riley (British, 1646-1691), Lord Chief Justice Sir George Jeffereys, 1685, oil on canvas, 30″ x 26″
7. Studio of Francisco Goya (Spanish, 1746- 1828), Portrait of Francisco Antonio de Leon Y Roldan, c. 1788, oil on canvas, 72″ x 39″.
Provenance: Purchased from Parke-Bernet in 1955 (as Francisco Goya) to the Estate of David Pleydell-Bouverie, grandson of the 5th Earl of Radnor.
8. Swedish Hans Anders tall case clock, late 18th century
9. Chinese blue and white rouleau vase
10. A South Sea golden pearl and eighteen karat gold necklace
11. French Louis XIV marquetry decorated bed attributed to Thomas Hache, dated 1691
12. A diamond and eighteen karat white gold ring
13. A pair of sapphire, diamond and fourteen karat white gold earrings
14. Art Nouveau Shreve & Co San Francisco sterling 7 piece hot beverage service
15. George IV Robert Garrard II sterling round soup tureen, circa 1828
16. Qum Tree of Life silk rug, signed Rajabian, 3′ 1″ x 5′

1. Cesar J. Santander, “Rush Hour,” 2001, oil and acrylic on panel, 36” x 48”
2. Dennis Hollingsworth, “Lil’ Franklin,” 1997, oil on canvas, 45” x 42”
3. Norma Belleza, “Dalagang Bukid,” 1985, oil on panel, 16″ x 22.5″
4. James Weeks, “Maine Landscape,” 1969-75, oil on canvas, 60″ x 68″
5. Selection of Modern furniture including Hans Wegner
6. Dale Chihuly, Untitled (Pink and white glass chandelier), approx. 72”h x 96”w
7. A yellow sapphire, diamond and fourteen karat gold ring
8. A diamond and fourteen karat white gold ring
9. Collection of Pacific Northwest masks including by Tony Hunt
10. Chinese jade ruyi scepter
11. A diamond and onxyx necklace
12. Selection of Inuit soapstone carvings including by Derrold Taylor
13. Sino-Mongolian ceremonial double swords
14. Chinese four-panel gilt-lacquered folding screen with jade inlay