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888 Auctions catalog consists of 399 lots up for auction:
Paintings and Textiles: Lot 1-137
Money: Lot 138-305
Snuff Bottles: Lot 306-307
Stone: Lot 308-324
Nephrite: Lot 325-326
Jadeite: Lot 327-339
Jewellery, Watches and Medals: Lot 340-375
Metalware: Lot 376-379
Wood: Lot 380-382
Ceramics: Lot 383-389
Furniture and Miscellaneous: Lot 390-399
PREVIEW PERIOD
Monday, March 26: 11AM-6PM
Tuesday, March 27: 11AM-6PM
Wednesday, March 28: 11AM-6PM
Thursday, March 29: 11AM-1PM
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Chinese Coins, Antique Paintings & Jewelry Lead the Way in 888 Auctions’ March 29 Auction
Richmond Hill, ON – With many folks looking to begin their Spring cleaning, many items are being unearthed in peoples’ attics, basements, and homes. Typically a boon for collectors during this time of year, 888 Auctions is proud to feature a small selection of 405 fresh-to-market items and offer them to the highest bidder.
Chinese coins continue to find a new home at 888 Auctions and March 29 will feature a sizable assortment of coins from various dynasties in Chinese history. Six standout pieces will serve notice to those who are keen on finding a rare coin in this auction:
Lot 161: 115-113 BC China Western Han 5 Zhu Hartill 8.6 (High Estimate: $150)
Lot 163: 1341-1368 China Bronze Coin Zhizheng Tongbao (High Estimate: $400)
Lot 190: 961-978 China Kaiyuan Tongbao 1 Cash Bronze H15.99 (High Estimate: $150)
Lot 203: 1368-1398 China Ming Hongwu Tongbao Bronze 7 (High Estimate: $300)
Lot 225: 1914 Republic 20 Cash Hunan Copper KM-Y327 (High Estimate: $2,000)
Lot 280: 1930 China Republic $10 Customs Banknote Graded 20 (High Estimate: $70)
Antique paintings continue to hold strong value at 888 Auctions and whether it is an attributed piece estimated in the thousands or a lesser known listed artist, collectors have come to expect an eclectic selection of paintings March 29. Modern artists continue to command the highest estimates and a few pieces highlighted in this week’s auction can be found at the lots below:
Lot 42: Roy Lichtenstein 1923-1997 Crayon Portrait (High Estimate: $10,000)
Lot 44: Diego Rivera (Mexican 1886-1957) Gouache on Paper (High Estimate: $1,600)
Lot 48: Jasper Johns (American b.1930) Mix Media Pop Art (High Estimate: $8,000)
Lot 50: Wassily Kandinsky Russian 1866-1944 Mixed Media (High Estimate: $8,000)
Lot 61: Piet Mondrian 1872-1944 Dutch Oil Composition (High Estimate: $9,000)
Lot 70: Giorgie De Chirico (Italy 1888-1978) Oil on Canvas (High Estimate: $2,000)
Lot 86: Arshile Gorky (Armenian-American 1904-1948) Oil on Canvas (High Estimate: $12,000)
Lot 93: Jean- Michel Basquiat 1960-1988 US OOB Abstract (High Estimate: $6,000)
Lot 123: Pablo Picasso (Spain 1881-1973) Watercolor on Paper (High Estimate: $4,000)
Lot 133C: LeRoy Neiman 1921-2012 US Watercolor Nude & Fish (High Estimate: $2,000)
Two jewelry pieces are highlighted in this Spring auction. One jadeite carved bangle and one diamond ring:
Lot 338: Burma Green Jadeite Carved Bangle GIA Certificate
Lot 353: 1.15ct & 0.35ct Diamond Ring CRV $20300
For auction previews, visit the gallery floor at 888 Auctions. The public viewing period is as follows: Monday, March 26 from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Tuesday, March 27 from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Wednesday, March 28 from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.; and just before the auction on Thursday, March 29 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
888 Auctions continues to accept consignments on a rolling basis. With bi-monthly auctions taking place at the auction house, there are plenty of opportunities to sell rare and fresh-to-market items at 888 Auctions. Valuations and authentications of priceless items are complimentary with no obligations to consign. The next scheduled auction featuring modern and contemporary art takes place Thursday, April 12, 2018 at 2:00 p.m. (EDT).