# Clars Auction Gallery

> Premier auction house for fine art, jewelry, and decorative objects with online bidding. (iPhone/iPad app by C. R. MARTIN AUCTIONEERS, INC..)

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- Developer: [C. R. MARTIN AUCTIONEERS, INC.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1359521456)
- Category: Shopping
- Price: Free
- Rating: 4.30/5 from 78 App Store ratings · 10 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 9+
- Requires: iOS 10.0 · 80 MB
- Languages: American English, Dutch, Finnish, Canadian French, German (Germany), Italian, Polish, European Spanish
- Released: 2018-03-16
- Data updated: 2026-08-12
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/clars-auction-gallery/id1359521457/reviews.md

## What is Clars Auction Gallery?

Clars Auction Gallery has hosted Bay Area auctions of Fine Art, Decorative Objects, and Jewelry for more than forty years and has built a strong reputation for knowledge and experience in handling quality estate property.

Clars Auction Gallery got its start in the auction business in 1948 with Harvey Clar, an Oakland, California native who at 18 began conducting industrial auctions, including machine, woodworking and automobile dealer and repair shops. His skill and reputation grew over the next few decades as he conducted a wide variety of commercial and industrial auctions as well as the occasional estate auction. The demand for his services in evaluating and auctioning personal property, such as fine art, furniture and jewelry, continued to increase, and in 1972 Harvey Clar and his wife established their auction gallery in Oakland.

In 1996, Harvey Clar sold the estate auction gallery business to Oakland resident Redge Martin. Mr. Martin has a Bachelor's Degree from Cornell University and an MBA from the University of California, Berkeley. After graduate school, he worked for Ford Motor Company, Dole Foods, and Butterfield & Butterfield Auctioneers. Mr. Martin serves as CEO of the Gallery, as well as one of the main auctioneers and specialists.

Under his stewardship, Clars Auction House has grown in reputation and prominence, and is considered the West Coast's premier auction house. It works with buyers and sellers throughout the world. In mid-2004, the gallery began offering simultaneous internet bidding on many of its lots.

Clars Auction Gallery conducts monthly three-day estate auctions of 2000 lots at its North Oakland location. The auctions and previews are attended by 3000-5000 people, and the online auction catalog is distributed to more than 100,000 dealers and collectors worldwide. Since 2001, Clars Auction Gallery has sold over $165,000,000 of Fine Art, Furnishings, Jewelry, Vehicles and Collectibles. Follow Clars on Facebook and Twitter!

## Key features

- Browse online auction catalogs
- Participate in live and online bidding
- Discover estate properties
- Specializes in fine art, jewelry, and decorative objects
- Global reach for buyers and sellers

## Recent user reviews (10 of 10)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/clars-auction-gallery/id1359521457/reviews.md

### 2/5 — Images don’t load

*2025-03-17*

A large number of images do not load.

### 5/5 — Long time fan

*2025-01-19*

I always look forward to see what new treasures they have to bid and bring home.
I’ve always found the staff helpful and professional.

### 1/5 — Buggy app

*2024-12-31*

App constantly asks you to log in, even after you’ve logged in. There are no notifications either when your lots are coming up or that you got outbid etc. it’s really just useful for browsing. The scrolling gets stuck a lot and the app constantly restarts. The old app was slightly better than this “updated” one

### 5/5 — Best Auction House In The Bay Area

*2021-03-22*

Best in The Bay Area

### 1/5 — Unfair

*2021-02-20*

We placed the starting bid of $200 for a German wall clock. No one else placed a bid; however, we did not get the clock. We called Clars and was told that the owner of the clock had a reserve price of $400. Don’t know if this was a mistake, routine practice, or deception on the part of Clars. 
I’m a so upset

### 5/5 — Best Auction House in CA

*2020-06-03*

Top items top services

### 5/5 — Great company and great app

*2019-08-12*

The app works really well, great for bidding and following the action. Highly recommend.

### 3/5 — It is not responding

*2019-03-17*

I will be bidding and have swiped repeatedly and the auction closes...I would be doing on the iPad and cell so one is on wifi the other is not...it is sticky....not responsive I have lost so many lots thinking I have bid and someone else wins although my bid was higher...live Auctioneers is better.

### 1/5 — Add 25% on top of winning bid rip off.

*2018-08-11*

Had to pay an extra 25% bidding premium on top of what I won the auction for.  They said it’s thier sellers fee.  What a jip.

### 4/5 — Happy Clars consignment customer

*2018-04-21*

Nothing but good things to say about this establishment. Everyone that we have met beginning with the wonderful and helpful office staff and then the specialists that have helped us Rick, Emily, Claire, Derek .... along with everyone else....made us feel comfortable in a setting that we are not used to. We had our first Business encounter with Clars in late 2014. We have recommended Clars to many of our friends and will continue to do so. Looking forward to the auction today and the one in May! Thank you all for your patience and great judgment from our family! I’m sure will have many more dealings through the upcoming years.  
Best regards,
Dan and Bev

## Frequently asked questions about Clars Auction Gallery

### What types of items are auctioned by Clars Auction Gallery?

Clars Auction Gallery specializes in fine art, decorative objects, jewelry, vehicles, and collectibles. They handle quality estate property and have sold over $165,000,000 of these items since 2001.

### How often does Clars Auction Gallery hold auctions?

Clars Auction Gallery conducts monthly three-day estate auctions. These events feature approximately 2000 lots and are attended by 3000-5000 people, with online catalogs distributed to over 100,000 worldwide.

### Can I bid online with Clars Auction Gallery?

Yes, Clars Auction Gallery began offering simultaneous internet bidding on many of its lots in mid-2004. This allows global participation in their auctions.

### What is the history of Clars Auction Gallery?

The gallery has a long history, starting with Harvey Clar in 1948 and establishing the auction gallery in Oakland in 1972. It has been under new ownership since 1996 and is considered a premier auction house on the West Coast.

### What devices does the Clars Auction Gallery app support?

The Clars Auction Gallery app is supported on iPhone, iPad, and iPod devices. It is rated for users aged 9 and older.

### When was the Clars Auction Gallery app last updated?

The Clars Auction Gallery app was last updated on June 25, 2018, with version 1.0.1. It was initially released on March 16, 2018.

### What is the user rating for Clars Auction Gallery?

The app has a rating of 4.3 stars based on 78 ratings. This indicates a generally positive user experience.

### Does Clars Auction Gallery have ads?

No, the Clars Auction Gallery app is ad-free. It is available for free download and does not feature advertisements.

## Version history (last 2 releases)

### 1.0.1 — 2018-06-25

This app has been updated by Apple to display the Apple Watch app icon.

Catalog enhancements.

### 1.0.0 — 2018-03-16

No release notes.

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