Richmond Hill, Ontario – 888 Auctions is proud to present its second auction in 2013, FINE CHINESE CARVINGS & ASIAN WORKS OF ART sale on Thursday, February 14th, 2013, featuring jade, precious stones, quality jewellery, precious metals, ceramics, antique textile and rhinoceros horn carving. Highlighted with Lot 492, Rare Chinese Rhinoceros Horn Carved Cicada Pendant, commands a high estimate of $35,000, the rich reddish rhinoceros horn body carved with superb realistic carving, is a rare collectable.
In addition, collectors will also pleased to find Lot 528, Important Chinese Imperial Brocade Dragon Robe, the fine craftsmanship with gold-wrapped thread composed a luxurious robe wore by the ancient Chinese imperial, has a high estimate of $14,000.
Three studding porcelain pieces are certain to get attention, first is located at Lot 367, Ming Chenghua Period Porcelain Cup from Christie’s Auction, the Ming Chenghua period cup is perfectly preserved, with the high estimate of $12,000, the provenance is Christie’s auction June 1984, Hatcher Collections. Second located at Lot 398, 19th C. Chinese Red Glazed Gold Gilt Vase Daoguang, high estimate of $8,000, the red glazed and gilt gold porcelain vase is flanked with archaistic dragon handles, is beautifully rendered. Third located Lot 387, Chinese Famille Rose Reticulated Vase Qianlong, high estimate of $20,000, a 19th century to early 20th century well-potted porcelain vase with majestic design. All three pieces are beautifully preserved and highly collectable.
Last but not least, our quality jade lots are located in Lot 322 – 340, with highlight in Lot 296, Chinese Imperial Jade Carved Dragon Seal Qianlong, high estimate of $2,500.
The February auction composed of 532 lots. Preview will be held on Tuesday, February 12th from 11a.m. to 6 p.m., Wednesday, February 13th from 11a.m. to 6 p.m., and Thursday, February 14th from 11a.m. to 2 p.m.
For details please visit www.888auctions.com or call the auctioneers at 905.763.7201.
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888 Auctions’ next big sale will be slated for March 14th, 2013. Quality consignments are still being accepted. To consign an item, an estate or a collection, call 905-763-7201 or email [email protected]