09 OCTOBER, 2014 FINE CHINESE JADES & CERAMICS

FINE CHINESE JADE & CERAMICS CATALOG AVAILABLE NOW

PREVIEW PERIOD
Saturday, October  4: 11AM-5PM
Monday, October 6: 11AM-6PM
Tuesday, October 7: 11AM-6PM
Wednesday, October 8: 11AM-6PM
Thursday, October 9: 11AM-1PM

888 Auctions Featuring Fine Chinese Jade and Ceramics October 9^th

Richmond Hill, Ont – 888 Auctions is proud to present its Chinese Jade and Ceramics sale on 9 October 2014 featuring traditional paintings, ceramics and bronze cloisonné pieces, and exceptional jade and Tianhuang stone carvings.

The standout piece in 888 Auction’s fall sale is a Chinese Famille Verte Porcelain Vase at Lot 367. Dating back to the 17^th or 18^th Century, the Famille Verte enamelled porcelain vase features a continuous figural scene of Immortals. Estimated at $12,000, it is expected to garner the most attention in the sale.

Other important ceramic pieces can also be found at the following lots:

Lot 355: Chinese Famille Rose Vase Lin Zhi Cheng Xiang (High Estimate: $7,000)Lot 357: Chinese Famille Rose Hexagonal Vase Qianlong Mark (High Estimate: $5,000)
Lot 352: 4 PCS Qing Period Porcelains from Montreal Estate (High Estimate: $1,800)

Jade pieces continue to be in demand and the autumn October auction is no exception. Charmingly carved in detailed relief is a Honey White Jade Toad & Buddha Boulder at Lot 306. It is expected to surpass its high estimate of $7,000. Two jade carved figures can also be found at Lot 290 and Lot 296. Lot 290 features a Fine Chinese White Jade Carved Figure of Guanyin while Lot 296 features a Chinese Fine Carved Green Jade Bears with Stand. Both command a $6,000 high estimate.

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Preview will be held Saturday, October 4^th from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Monday, October 6^th from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., Tuesday, October 7^th, from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., Wednesday, October 8^th, from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., Thursday, October 9^th, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

888 Auctions’ next auction will be slated for Thursday, November 6^th, 2014. Consignments are currently being accepted for our December auction. To consign an item, an estate, or a collection, please call 905-763-7201 or email at [email protected]. Our newly opened branch location at the Promenade Shopping Centre continues to provide the customarily professional services and complimentary valuations.

For details, please visit 888 Auctions at www.888auctions.com.

In addition to the highlighted rhinoceros horn carvings, Lot 315 will provide an opportunity for Sino-Tibetan Buddhist figure collectors to find a Ming Dynasty Gilt Gold Medicine Buddha. Seated in vajrasana on a double lotus pedestal and the right and left hand in Bhumisparsha Mudra and Dhyana Mudra, respectively, the serene Medicine Buddha is expected to far exceed its $5,000-$7,500 estimate.

Other unique items showcased in the sale include a Vintage 1980’s French Cognac Hennessy X.O. at Lot 480 ($600-800) and a Chinese Wuliangye Wine Circa 1970’s at Lot 479 ($400-600).

With such a diverse collection of fine art paintings, ceramics, bronze ware, and horn carvings, Chinese Antiques & Asian Works of Art promises to deliver in a big way with the start of the summer auction season.

Preview will be held Tuesday, May 22^nd from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Wednesday, May 23^rd from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Thursday, May 24^th, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

To register for live online bidding call 905.763.7201.

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