Clars Hosts Auction August 8 & 9

Clars Auction Gallery is pleased to offer a collection of significant artwork and furnishings from the 19th and 20th centuries in its upcoming August 8-9, 2009 auction. Saturday’s sale will also feature the bankruptcy auction of the contents of Worldware, a high-end boutique in San Francisco specializing in custom-made furniture and unique home decor (lots 539-655).

George Nakashima Spindle Settee (lot 2171)

Furnishings of note to be offered this weekend include mid-century designs such as a sleek spindle settee from the George Nakashima Studio circa 1965 (lot 2171) and a 1950s Padauk art deco-style dining suite (lot 2341).

Floats by Virginia Banks (lot 2246)

Complementing these pieces is a fine selection of modern artworks, including a 1950 silver gelatin print from American photographer Todd Webb’s “Lamps of Paris" series (lot 2284), and a striking abstract oil on canvas, Floats, by American painter Virginia Banks (lot 2246).

Kermanshah Soorasrafil (lot 2204)

19th century decorative items will also be highlights of Clars’s August sale. A monumental carved walnut Victorian hall tree with tile base (lot 2173) sets the tone for this collection, which also includes fine rugs: a Kermanshah soorasrafil circa 1850 (lot 2204) and a Kerman circa 1880 (lot 2196).

Chansons d'Aieules by Alphonse Mucha (lot 2288)

Artworks from the period to be offered include Autumn Morning on the Ayr, an oil on canvas by British painter Frederick William Scarborough (lot 2326), and Chansons D’Aieules, a stunning color lithograph by iconic 19th century artist Alphonse Mucha (lot 2288).

14k white gold ring with 5.09 ct. brilliant cut, heart-shaped diamond (lot 3010)

This weekend, Clars will also offer a 1977 Mercedes Benz 450 SLC Coupe. The two-door car (lot 2367) is silver with a blue interior and has 26,400 miles. The auction will also feature a strong collection of fine jewelry, including a 14k white gold ring with a 5.09 ct. brilliant cut, heart-shaped diamond accented by diamond baguettes (lot 3010) and a diamond solitaire ring mounted in 14k white gold, set with a 3.64 ct. diamond (lot 3009).

Following this weekend’s sale, Clars will be gearing up for its major September auction, for which appraisers are still accepting consignments. The sale will feature important artworks, antiques, jewelry and Asian items, and is always a highlight of the Bay Area fall antiques season.

For additional information on items in the August sale, bidding options and consignments, please contact Clars at 888.339.7600 or visit www.clars.com.