OAKLAND, Calif. – Clars Auction Gallery’s important Feb. 20-21 Fine Art, Decorative, Jewelry and Asian Art sale will offer historic and contemporary investment level-property from several major estates and collections. Among these are the John S. Meade Estate of Piedmont, Calif.; the Birmingham (Ala.) Museum of Art; the James Willis Gallery of San Francisco; and Trotter’s Antiques of Pacific Grove, Calif.
Heading a collection of fine French and American paintings in the Feb. 21 session is an oil on canvas titled Eglise de Chatou by Maurice Utrillo (French, 1883-1955), which is a classic example of the artist’s work. Utrillo was known for painting Parisian street scenes as well as the countryside encompassing the city. His unique style of using bold, rich colors with strong black contours have made his landscapes of buildings and streets most desirable among collectors. Accompanied by impeccable letters of authenticity, this painting (below) will be offered at $60,000-$90,000.
Another important French artist from the collection of the John S. Meade Estate is seascape painter Eugène Boudin (French, 1824-1898). Boudin became known for his marine scenes with figures and boats along the French shores and is considered one of the earlier French plein-air Impressionist painters. The oil on panel titled Beach Scene, also estimated at $60,000-$90,000, epitomizes Boudin’s delicate brush strokes and atmospheric style.
A Chinese triple fusee, rosewood and bronze mounted bracket clock with automaton (below) will no doubt be the highlight of the offerings in this category. Estimated to achieve $50,000-$70,000.
Coming to the February sale with the highest estimate is an extraordinary yellow diamond and 18K two-tone ring with center diamond weighing approximately 6.06 carats. This exceptional example will be offered for $70,000 to $100,000.
Absentee and Internet live bidding will be available through LiveAuctioneers.com.
For details contact Clars by sending an email to info@clars.com.