Ducks Flying over the Marshland by Eric SloaneA striking oil painting by renowned naturalist painter Eric Sloane was the highlight of Clars Auction Gallery’s October 10 & 11, 2009 auction, selling for $11,850*. Ducks Flying over the Marshland is an excellent example of the dramatic, solitary landscapes for which Sloane (American, 1905-1985) is famous. The piece rounded out an auction in which art and jewelry were the standouts.
Other highlights from the sale included a diamond choker necklace mounted in platinum and set with diamonds weighing 11.36 carats, which realized $10,665; preceding that lot was another stunning diamond piece, a diamond covered Omega wristwatch set with 13 carats of diamonds, which realized $8,295. A unique lady’s President Rolex in 18k yellow gold sold for $6,518. California art, always a strong seller at Clars, also fared quite well in this sale.
A vivid, abstract oil on canvas by Richard Thorpe McLean (b. 1934) measuring 73” x 67” drew a lot of attention, ultimately selling for $8,295, well above its pre-auction estimate of $3000-5000.
A coastal landscape by noted California Impressionist Joseph Kleitsch (1882-1931) fetched $6,518.
Next, Clars prepares for its November 7 & 8, 2009 estate auction.
* All prices include Clars’s buyer’s premium
