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William
La Habra Heights, CA

Mar 18, 2024
Assembled suite of armor comprising a chain mail shirt

Philip
Swedesboro, NJ

Mar 15, 2024
An Aesthetic Movement etagere fashioned in the Japanese taste

Joe
San Francisco, CA

Mar 09, 2024
Diversity of assortments
Clars is great at attracting a wide assortment of consignments... something for everybody, and they manage very well at expediting everything.
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An Arts and Crafts pyrographic decorated hexagonal tabouret

Kayne
San Francisco, CA

Mar 09, 2024
Quirky auction house, good to deal with
I've purchased several items from Clars. They have such an eclectic mix of things and a lot of bargains. I gave them a demerit because I had emailed them about pick up and they never got back to me. But usually they are very responsive. I think the reason they didn't get back to me is because they are open during normal business hours for pick up. Which is great because other auction houses I've dealt with, you have to make an appointment.
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Photographs, Scott Maddern

Gary
San Diego, CA

Mar 08, 2024
Painting, Nell Walker Warner

Clifford
El Dorado Hills, CA

Mar 08, 2024
An English brass bound coromandel and agate mounted lap desk

Mostafa
Barrington, IL

Feb 29, 2024
Two Native American Navajo textiles circa 1940, greatest 3'3" x 4'11"

Karl
Boise, ID

Feb 05, 2024
Clars Auction Gallery is Fantastic...:)
Great Auction house, have fun bidding...:)
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An old Hopi Shalako Mana kachina

Paul
Vancouver, CA

Jan 06, 2024
An Afghan Balouch carpet

Leigh
Santa Rosa, CA

Jan 06, 2024
Great people-Great service.
I bought pottery and picked it up at the auction house-the help I received was personal and friendly.
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Four Mata Ortiz pots decorated with a checkerboard pattern, including signed pieces by Jere

Ahmad
Brentwood, CA

Jan 05, 2024
Two gemstone and 14k gold rings

Barry
Sunnyvale, CA

Jan 05, 2024
Always … a Great Experience!
Quality lots … Easy and helpful pickups.
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Painting, Harold Christopher Davies

Nate
Vallejo, CA

Jan 03, 2024
Well run and Excellent Curation
It's great to have such a good auction house nearby. I feel that my taste and sensibilities are met with Clars Auction Gallery.
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A custom Victoria deep sofa with pillows

Christa
Pacific Grove, CA

Dec 10, 2023
Smooth Transaction
My second time purchasing from Clars and again all went well. Used Jack London Mail to ship my paintings and would highly recommend them. Excellent responsiveness and quick and careful shipping. Approx $75.00 to ship 2 medium size paintings from the Bay area to Monterey.
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Paintings, Colleen Cox

John
Huntington Beach, CA

Dec 09, 2023
A Mexican Modernist sterling shell form footed bowl

James
Bellevue, WA

Dec 09, 2023
Work on Paper, Guy Irving Anderson

Allison
Sebastopol, CA

Dec 09, 2023
Favorite Online Auction House
Always accurate. Always easy.
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(lot of 8) Kono Bairei (1844-1895) woodblock prints

MICHAEL
Costa Mesa, CA

Dec 08, 2023
Painting, Hans Skalagard

Kayne
San Francisco, CA

Dec 07, 2023
Paintings, Stanley Grosse

Gregory
Tiburon, CA

Dec 07, 2023
Painting, Bryan Wilson

Pearce
Toronto, CA

Dec 03, 2023
A pleasure
A pleasure as always, thank you!
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Two Mont Blanc Soltaire Meisterstuck/ Masterpiece 146 gold plated engine turned case Masterpiece

Patty
Scotts Valley, CA

Nov 25, 2023
A Modern wood sculpture by G. Barton

Jeff
Mogadore, OH

Nov 21, 2023
Auction Item Arrived Damaged-No Responsibility Has Been Taken Over 4 Months Later. Buyer Beware.
I am currently in the midst of a 4 + month struggle with Clars Auction Gallery over the purchase of framed art that arrived damaged. After months of communications with LiveAuctioneers and Clars, it has become apparent that no one will take responsibility for the damaged shipment. Everyone was quite helpful and friendly until the art was "out the door"-then the attitude changed quite dramatically. Clars blames the shipper and myself-for not requesting a condition report prior to the shipment... as if a condition report on all items sold by Clars is the only method for ensuring the items at auction are not damaged or in less-than-desirable condition... ensuring they are not legally liable for the items that are sold and shipped? I suppose I can't believe my eyes when I saw a beautiful piece online, versus one that was quite different when it arrive at my home a week later. Once the communication process had broken down via email... I reached out to the Better Business Bureau-"old school," right?-thinking they might considering the implications of a mediator and/or reputational damage if enough clients voiced concerns about their business practices. This has proven to be a fool's errand-every response from the company is a variation from the previous communication. We are getting nowhere. I purchase regularly online, from auction sites-it is very much a "buyer beware" environment. So my only/best advice I can offer when dealing with Clars Auction House is... beware.
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Print, Eyvind Earle

Philip
Lexington, KY

Nov 11, 2023
Sculpture, Julie Warren Martin

Sarah
Atlanta, GA

Nov 08, 2023

Dave
Ross, CA

Nov 06, 2023

Mercedes
Elko, NV

Nov 03, 2023
Clars Is Professional and Easy to Deal With... What Else is There?
I've bought from Clars for years and have been to their facility and have found them to be professional and fair, which is all you can ask.
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Painting, Cario Wostry

Ahmad
Brentwood, CA

Nov 03, 2023
Two gemstone and 14k gold rings

DOUGLAS
Liberty, MO

Nov 03, 2023
Print, Enrique Chagoya

Mary
Phoenix, AZ

Nov 02, 2023
Good Auction House
Arrived in great condition.
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A boxed set of twelve Christofle plated chargers

John
Pocasset, MA

Oct 24, 2023
easy to deal with
good comms
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Ceramic work, Toshiko Takaezu

Phil
Evansville, WI

Oct 19, 2023
Painting, Ingrid Harrison

Marc
Rancho Mirage, CA

Oct 05, 2023
Painting, Pat Klein

Niping
Chappaqua, NY

Sep 05, 2023
Beautiful items and A + + transaction
Beautiful items and A + + transaction
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Chinese underglaze blue censer

KARIN
Carmel, CA

Sep 04, 2023
Accurate description, great shipping, unusual items
Great Auction House, unusual collection, item just as described, packed carefully, professional in every way
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Japanese patinated bronze square-form trumpet vase

John
Dedham, MA

Sep 04, 2023
Japanese bronze hexagonal vase

William
Summerville, SC

Sep 04, 2023
A pair of Japanese Kaikemon bottle vases

Eric
Wilmette, IL

Sep 01, 2023
Good services
Happy with all
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Chinese famille rose square form vase

Scott
Tucson, AZ

Sep 01, 2023
Ken Shores, Figural Vessel

Ahmad
Brentwood, CA

Aug 31, 2023
A diamond and 10k gold pendant necklace

David
Philadelphia, PA

Aug 28, 2023
English brass hot beverage set: a tea kettle on stand; a teapot

Brian
Savannah, GA

Aug 06, 2023
Great experience!
My overall experience with Clars was great!
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Painting, Camille Bombois

Andrew
Wilmington, DE

Aug 05, 2023
Chinese sandstone head of a temple figure

Daniel
Albuquerque, NM

Aug 04, 2023
A French Art Deco buffet circa 1920

Andrea
Syosset, NY

Aug 04, 2023
A diamond and white gold bracelet

Joshua
San Rafael, CA

Aug 04, 2023
A Scandinavian cobalt blue glass figural bottle with face form finial 8

Elliott
Sacramento, CA

Aug 04, 2023
Painting, Peter Loftus

Karl
Boise, ID

Jul 28, 2023
Well Done
ANOTHER Fantastic Auction... You won't be disappointed...:)
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Vintage Hopi Charles Laloma style figural bolo tie 4"h

Christa
Pacific Grove, CA

Jul 11, 2023
Easier Than Expected
I haven't won too many online auctions so far, so was a little nervous going into the process. Everything worked out however, so I need not have worried. The description of the item was accurate and the bidding was straightforward. The shipper, JACK LONDON MAIL (chosen from a list of shippers provided by Clars) did an outstanding job. Only hiccup was when I registered for the auction through LiveAuctioneers. After a couple days with no response from Clars, I messaged them and was told I needed to call their office to register since my auction history was limited. As mentioned, I can highly recommend JLMail. I received an estimate within an hour of my email. The painting was carefully packaged and arrived within days of payment. Now, on to my next auction!
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Cali
Leavenworth, KS

Jul 09, 2023
What fun I had unpacking my win!
I've been a collector for decades. Finding the rare, and beautiful still excites me. This porcelain lot from Clars did just that! Great price, fast customer service, and every piece in amazing condition for 100-yr old porcelain! Great experience
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Collection of Limoges porcelain painted with fish and game
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