The standout of the sale is a striking oil on panel diptych from the workshop of 16th century Dutch master Pieter Coecke van Aelst the Elder depicting both the Annunciation and the Rest on the Flight into Egypt (lot 6203). With a pre-auction estimate of $20,000-30,000, the piece is a stunning example of the precise perspective, setting and detail that characterize paintings of the Northern Renaissance.
The diptych joins a diverse group of noteworthy art to be offered. After the Storm (lot 6176), an oversized oil painting by the late 19th century Polish artist Thaddaus Popiel, depicts a group of farmers grimly observing the destruction wreaked by a recent storm as the skies clear behind them. Popiel’s style is reminiscent of Millet’s famous peasant genre paintings, and the work, deaccessioned from the Denver Art Museum, is expected to sell between $12,000-18,000.
Early 20th century American artist Louis Aston Knight’s painting The Willow Cottage, Normandy (lot 6233) is another significant piece for sale this weekend, and highlighting the modern art collection this month is Ghost, a color photograph by contemporary Australian photographer Peter Lik (lot 6288).
Clars’s collection of furnishings this month showcase one of the highpoints of the aesthetic history of California, particularly the Bay Area – the Arts and Crafts Movement. An Arts and Crafts high-back redwood settle by renowned architect Bernard Maybeck (lot 6374) is to be offered with an estimate of $10,000-20,000. Maybeck designed multiple Berkeley landmarks, including the Phoebe Hearst Memorial Complex on the UC Berkeley campus and the First Church of Christ, Scientist, as well as many local private houses, one of which housed this remarkable piece.
Another decorative highlight will be extensive 350-piece service of Wallace Grand Baroque sterling silver flatware (lot 6567) is another highlight this weekend. The set is housed in a custom fitted mid-century modern teak silver chest, a striking contrast to the ornate silver pattern, and the collection will be offered with an estimate of $10,000-15,000.
Diamond ring set with 5.25 ct. champagne colored diamond (lot 7015)A stunning selection of fine jewelry rounds out the November sale, including a diamond ring mounted in 18k white gold and set with one champagne colored diamond weighing 5.25 carats surrounded by round diamonds (lot 7015). This unique piece is estimated between $10,000-$15,000. Special collections this month include antique Asian ceramics and fine decorative items deaccessioned from the San Francisco Hilton Hotel, particularly a selection of ten large stained glass windows depicting various San Francisco historic landmarks.
For additional information and bidding options, please visit www.clars.com or call 888.339.7600.
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