Clarke – Spring Spectacular Estates Auction
Sunday April 7 10am est
ClarkeNY.com
2372 Boston Post Rd, Larchmont, NY 10538

LARCHMONT, N.Y. — Clarke Auction Gallery’s Spring Spectacular Estates Auction on April 7 includes something for every collector, from prints by Abstract Expressionists Robert Motherwell and Sam Francis to a Japanese katana attributed to Bizen Suke Fujiwara Munetsugu.

African American artists of the Twentieth Century are strongly represented in the sale, with vibrant works on paper by Vincent D. Smith and a lithograph with a powerful statement by Modernist Elizabeth Catlett. Abstract works by Clifford Lafontaine and Japanese-Brazilian painter Manabu Mabe are notable for their dynamic lines and dramatic punchiness. Lastly, a painting from the circle of Venetian artist Giovanni Battista Tiepolo featuring Saint Roch standing over a dog is sure to appeal to enthusiasts of the Old Masters.

There are numerous sculptures up for offer, including a biomorphic kinetic work by French artist Philippe Hiquily and a nude by Harriet Whitney Frishmuth, whose work is included in the Met’s collection. An array of Knoll chairs and tables by notable American designer Warren Platner are also present within the sale, as well as other examples of modern and French furniture.

The Asian decorative arts feature a wooden box with an intricately carved celadon jade lid, a Chinese famille verte figure of Quanyin, goddess of mercy and a pair of blanc de chine porcelain models of elephants. A sleek Japanese wakizashi sword and a set of O-Yoroi samurai armor round out the selection of standout Asian lots.

An 18K gold Cartier watch is up for auction and displays an array of gems, including diamonds, emeralds, sapphires and rubies. A GIA graded 1.81-carat Old European cut diamond engagement ring would also make an addition to any jewelry lover’s collection. For those who enjoy the aesthetics of Southwestern jewelry, the sale will offer an unusually large multi-strand squash blossom necklace displaying turquoise pendants.

Last, but not least, are two Tiffany & Co. lots that fully showcase the level of craftsmanship that makes the design house notable. The first is a finger bowl and underplate by John T. Currian originally designed for the 1893 Chicago World’s Fair, and the second is a 518-piece Olympian flatware set accompanied by a later added Tiffany & Co. flatware case.

The auction starts at 10 am EST and will be conducted live in the gallery at 2372 Boston Post Road. In-house preview dates are Thursday-Saturday, April 4-6 from noon to 6 pm EST. For information, 914-833-8336 or www.clarkeny.com.

PREVIEWS: Thursday, April 4 through Saturday, April 6 | 12-6pm
Internet Bidding: Invaluable & Liveauctioneers | Phone & Absentee Bidding Are Welcome!
Catalog Live For Bidding Friday, March 22nd
Philippe Hiquily
Vernon O’Meally
Elizabeth Catlett
Robert Motherwell
Tiffany Olympia Flatware
Japanese Katana
Squash Blossom
Harriet Whitney Frishmuth
Platinum Earrings
German Chandelier
Figure of Quanyin
Charles & Ray Eames
William Hinn
Japanese Katana
Carpet
Blanc De Chine Elephants
Harriet Whitney Frishmuth
Bowfront Chest
German Chandelier
Chinese Hongmu Armchair
Chinese Zitan Picnic Box
Circle of Giovanni Battista Tiepolo
Cartier
Elizabeth Catlett African-American
Robert Motherwell
Estonia Grand Piano
After Samuel Yellin
Philip Johnson & Richard Kelly
Poul Kjaerholm
Vincent D. Smith African American, 1 of 10
Manabu Mabe
Gibson Mandolin
Philippe Hiquily
Micro Mosaic Plaque
Vernon O’Meally African-American
Tiffany Olympia Flatware

Philip Johnson & Richard Kelly
Circle of Giovanni Battista Tiepolo
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