NEXT AUCTION 24 MARCH 2016 CANADIAN ART & ASIAN ANTIQUES

 CANADIAN ART & ASIAN ANTIQUES ONLINE CATALOG AVAILABLE NOW

 

PREVIEW PERIOD
Saturday, March 19: 11AM – 5PM
Monday, March 21: 11AM – 6PM
Tuesday, March 22: 11AM – 6PM
Wednesday, March 23:  11AM – 6PM
Thursday, March 24: 11AM – 1PM

Fine Canadian Art Lead in 888 Auctions’ March 24 Sale

Richmond Hill, ON – 888 Auctions’ March 24th sale of Canadian Art & Asian Antiques will showcase 438 lots featuring two paintings by Canadian artist A. Y. Jackson as well as one by famed Aboriginal Canadian artist, Norval Morriseau.

Standing front and centre of the sale are two A. Y. Jackson paintings from a private collection. Lot 40, featuring a Winter village landscape, is an oil on board painting, framed and signed by A. Y. Jackson. Not to be outdone, Lot 41, also featuring a winter landscape, is an oil on board painting, framed and signed by A. Y. Jackson. Both paintings carry a high estimate of $35,000.

Other Canadian artists feature prominently in this spring sale:

Lot 46: Arthur Shilling Oil On Canvas Canadian 1941-1986 (High Estimate: $20,000)

Lot 50: Franz Johnston Oil on Board Canadian 1888-1949 (High Estimate: $30,000)

Lot 51: Norval Morrisseau Acrylic on Paper Canada 1932-2007 (High Estimate: $8,000)

Lot 53: Robert Wakeham Pilot Oil on Canvas Canada 1898-1967 (High Estimate: $40,000)

Asian art will also feature heavily in this auction and the headliners for the sale include Lot 123, a Chinese White Jade Carved Archaic Vase with Cover; of square body raised on flared foot rim and flanked by double Chilong handles, the 34 cm tall vase commands a high estimate of $20,000.

Ceramics continue to be in demand and Lot 304 will be of significant interest to collectors: Famille Rose Porcelain Jar with Lid bearing Qianlong Mark is expected to surpass its high estimate of $20,000.

For those unsure of the quality of their items, 888 Auctions JadeLab Gemological Laboratories continues to offer a professional gemological identification service. Putting to rest any confusion when it comes to the value and grade of jadeite in your possession, please visit 888 Auctions for any and all inquiries.

888 Auction’s next auction will be slated for Thursday, April 21st, 2016. Quality consignments are still being accepted. To consign an item, an estate, or a collection, call 905-763-7201 or email us

Preview will be held on Saturday, March 19th from 11 AM to 5 PM, Monday, March 21st from 11 AM to 6 PM, Tuesday, March 22nd from 11 AM to 6 PM, Wednesday, March 23rd from 11 AM to 6 PM and Thursday, March 24th from 11 AM to 2 PM.

For details please visit our website at www.888auctions.com or call 888 Auctions at 905-763-7201.