Clars Auction Gallery
Upcoming auction February 17-20, 2022
5644 Telegraph Ave. Oakland, CA 94609
www.Clars.com
Info@clars.com
888 339 7600 (toll free)
510 428 0100 (local)

OAKLAND, CALIF. — Herbert James Draper’s (British, 1864-1920) “Evening Calm,” is sure to enthrall bidders as one of several major artworks in the February 17-20 auction at Clars.

The sale will offer a wide collection of fine art from varying genres and mediums. The main highlight of the sale will be Draper’s painting, demonstrating his classical style sea nymphs basking along a rocky coast. Draper was known for painting mythological themes, having studied at the Royal Academy of Arts and traveling to Paris and Rome to further this knowledge of the style. The painting to be offered February 20, titled “Evening Calm,” is estimated at $70/100,000.

Clars will also offer an example of Pierre-Auguste Renoir’s (French, 1841-1919) lithograph “Le Chapeau Épinglé.” The print depicts the daughter of Renoir’s contemporary Berthe Morisot, Julie Manet, along with her cousin Paulette, in the traditional attire of the times. Easily one of Renoir’s most recognizable prints, this olive green print is a first plate version, from a small edition of just 50 printed in that color ($6/9,000).
One of the better-known and more widely traveled American artists of the Nineteenth Century, Martin Johnson Heade (1819-1904) had a variety of subject matter in his paintings ranging from tropical landscapes, hummingbirds, flowers and others. Estimated at $20/40,000, a floral still life by Heade, untitled (Cherokee Roses in Clear Water Glass), will be offered at Clars on February 20.

A student of William Merritt Chase, Addison Thomas Millar’s (American, 1860-1913) Orientalist scenes with figures were highly desired among collectors at the turn of the last century, The painting, “Rue de Diable, Algiers,” epitomizes this and will be offered at $8/12,000.
Paintings and photographs of Native American subject matter are always a favorite at Clars. Estimated at $40/60,000, the oil on canvas, untitled (Indian Couple by a Creek) by Joseph Henry Sharp (American, 1859-1953) is a classic example by the “father of the Taos Society of Artists.”’ For historical purists that prefer photographs, a rare orotone by Edward Sheriff Curtis (American, 1868-1952) titled “The Rush Gatherer” is estimated at $15/20,000.

For the furniture and decorative arts portion of the sale, there will be a patinated verdigris metal sculpture executed in the Renaissance taste ($2,5/3,500) and decorated with whimsical mythological figures.

Also up for offer is an early Gorham Aesthetic Movement coin silver hot beverage service ($6/9,000). A large Marcus & Co. New York sterling tray will be offered in a subsequent lot, and at 220 troy ounces is expected to command $7/9,000.

A Santa Inez paint-decorated Santos caged figure, Guatemala, Eighteenth Century, will be offered ($2/4,000).

There will be a selection of Native American basketry and Navajo blankets. Highlights include a Karuk basketry hat, as well as Maidu, Washoe and Tlingit examples.

On February 17, Clars will offer a jewelry and timepiece sale, including a variety of colored gemstone, diamond, gold and signed jewelry and timepieces. The sale includes a selection of colored gemstones, diamond and Tiffany & Co. jewelry.

The selection of gemstones are highlighted by a Ceylon sapphire, diamond and 18K white gold ring ($4/6,000); a Colombian emerald, diamond and platinum pendant ($5/7,000); and a Burmese ruby, diamond and 18K white gold ring ($10/15,000).

A selection of diamond jewelry includes old and new, with an Art Deco diamond and platinum ring ($8/12,000); a wide strap bracelet set with 45 carats of diamonds ($35/45,000); and a 4.30-carat round brilliant-cut diamond ring ($25/35,000).

The Asian art department’s highlights include a Chinese parcel-gilt copper alloy repousse figure of the Medicine Buddha, which is considered a healer who alleviates suffering and offers solace to the afflicted through the medicine of his teachings. This example hails from the late Seventeenth Century to early Eighteenth Century and was made for a devoted Buddhist practitioner of significant wealth and stature ($15/25,000).
Featuring prominently in the auction will be a Chinese white jade pendant. The plum blossom featured on the white jade pendant is a symbol of winter and a harbinger of spring. Specifically, the plum blossom came to symbolize perseverance and hope, as well as beauty, purity and the transitory state of life. The two-character seal inscription “Meishou” on the reverse grants the owner of the jade pendant hope and longevity.

Bidding for Clars’ February 17-20 auctions is available by phone, absentee bid and live online.

Clars Auction Gallery is at 5644 Telegraph Avenue. For information, 510-428-0100 or www.Clars.com.

1. Herbert James Draper (British, 1864–1920), Evening Calm, oil on canvas, 24′′ x 40′′.
2. A patinated metal sculpture in the Renaissance taste.
3. Martin Johnson Heade (American, 1819–1904), Untitled (Cherokee Roses in Clear Water Glass), oil on board, 11.25′′ x 8.25′′.
4. A Burma ruby, diamond and eighteen karat white gold ring.
5. Chinese cast iron figure of Budai.
6. A two-tone wristwatch, Santos, Cartier.
7. An Art Deco diamond and platinum ring.
8. Chinese parcel-gilt copper alloy repousse figure of the Medicine Buddha.
9. Addison Thomas Millar (American, 1860–1913), Rue de Diable, Algiers, oil on board, 13.75′′ x 9.5′′.
10. Santa Inez paint decorated Santos figure, 18th century, retains early paint, articulated arms and hands, and glass eyes.
11. An Early Gorham Coin Silver Tea Service and a Massive Marcus & Co. sterling tea tray.