Clarke – End of Summer Estate Auction
Sunday September 8 at 10am est
ClarkeNY.com
2372 Boston Post Rd, Larchmont, NY 10538

LARCHMONT, N.Y. — Clarke Auction Gallery is presenting its end of summer estate sale on September 8, showcasing a selection of artworks and rare collectibles. This sale offers a unique opportunity to acquire significant pieces that span historical and cultural significance.

Vincent D. Smith (1929-2003), a master of Black figurative art, will be prominently featured. Inspired by his transformative trips to Africa, Smith’s work boldly explores the human experience through mixed media, vibrant colors and African visual culture. His art reflects the spirit of the Black community and provides profound commentary on life’s complexities.

Featured pieces include the vibrant “Queen of the Nile” ($8/12,000) and the ambitious “Obeisance for Biko,” created in 1985 ($20/30,000). This expansive canvas exemplifies Smith’s ability to capture the essence of the Black experience. Additionally, “Root Detour” from his “Dry Bones” series ($10/15,000), powerfully explores themes of endurance and survival.

Additional highlights include Pablo Picasso (Spanish, 1881-1973), “La Minotauromachie,” an etching and engraving with provenance from Theodore Fried ($3/5,000). This work, prophetic of the Spanish Civil War, also served as a visual source for Picasso’s “Guernica.”

Matteo Sandona (American/California, 1881-1964) “A Woman in a Red Kimono Examining a Ceramic,” an oil on canvas, signed, is estimated at $4/6,000, from an Eastchester, N.Y., estate.

Peter Halley’s (American, b 1953) untitled is a geometric mixed media on grid paper, signed and dated 1993 ($5/7,000). Provenance from the Contemporary Arts Center, Cincinnati, Ohio.

Every so often, Clarke comes across some extraordinary finds, and this end-of-season sale is no exception. Featured is a 1961 Ford Galaxie Starliner BubbleTop from the esteemed Classic Bill Pratt collection. This rare Z Code 1961 Starliner boasts its original 390 Tri-Power 401+ hp engine. After a late 1990s restoration, it received updates to its exhaust, suspension, electrical system and more, while still showcasing period-correct American Racing wheels ($20/30,000).

The event also features a collection of Asian artifacts and artwork, offering a glimpse into the rich cultural heritage of the East. Among these treasures is a Chinese official’s hat with red fringe and surknob, a piece of historical significance, complete with additional hat finials and a folding stand ($400/600). Also noteworthy is a woodblock print by Utagawa Hiroshige, “Night Snow at Kanbara,” from his famous series “Fifty-Three Stations of the Tokaido,” expected to fetch $1/1,500.

Adding to the allure is a Nineteenth Century Chinese embroidered silk women’s robe, an example of traditional craftsmanship ($500/700). The collection is rounded out by a vintage, large and hand-knotted carpet, a piece that measures 16 feet 2 inches by 11 feet 11 inches ($600/900).

The sale presents a collection of George Nakashima pieces, all crafted from rich walnut. Highlights include a dresser ($15/25,000) alongside a side table ($3/5,000). Also featured are Mira stools and a tripod table (each $3/5,000). This collection exemplifies the timeless elegance and craftsmanship that Nakashima is renowned for.

Jewelry and watches are a staple of every Clarke Auction Gallery event. The sale features a vintage Rolex Submariner Stainless Steel watch ($8/10,000) and a Rolex Daytona Cosmograph steel watch ($18/20,000).

This sale also includes two brooches, each with its own charm. The first is a platinum, moonstone, ruby and diamond brooch, featuring a central oval moonstone ($1/1,500). Another standout is the 18K gold and carved jade brooch ($1/1,500) with jade purchased in Japan and crafted into a brooch by a Geneva boutique jeweler.

The sale also features a selection of couture handbags, with a standout piece being a vintage Hermes “Kelly” brown leather handbag. This elegant purse, with its gold hardware and iconic design, is expected to draw significant attention. Sourced from a Scarsdale, N.Y., estate, it is estimated to sell for $2/3,000.

Gallery previews run from September 5-7, noon to 6 pm. Auction is Sunday, September 8, at 10 am Eastern time.

Clarke Auction Gallery is at 2372 Boston Post Road. For information, 914-833-8336 or www.clarkeny.com.

Gallery Previews: Thursday 5th – Saturday 7th | 12pm to 6pm Internet Bidding: Invaluable & Liveauctioneers | Phone & Absentee Bidding Are Welcome!
Hermes
Tiffany & Co
Rolex
L.C Tiffany
Donald Claflin for Tiffany & Co
Matteo Sandona
Jade Belt Hook
Romolo Sellini
Signed Imperial Japanese Gendaito
French Poster
George Nakashima
1961 Ford Galaxie Starliner Bubbletop
George Nakashima
Life Size Statues
Peter Halley
Vincent D. Smith 1 of 3
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Winged Lion Bench
Vincent D. Smith 1 of 3
Utagawa Hiroshige
Tiffany & Co Slant Front Desk
Rolex Submariner
Micromosaic
Life Size Statues
L.C. Tiffany
John Balossi
Jade Belt Hook
Hank Aaron
Henri Matisse
Gio Ponti (Attrib)
George Nakashima
French Poster Frank Stella
Donald Claflin for Tiffany & Co
Christopher Guy
Charles Emile Jacques
Baccarat Mille Nuit