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888 Auctions presents a collection of 402 items up for auction:
Paintings, Sculptures and Textiles: Lot 1-209
Money: Lot 210-269
Snuff Bottles, Stone, Nephrite and Jadeite: Lot 270-306
Jewellery, Watches, Gems: Lot 307-345
Medal and Stamps: Lot 346-347
Metalware and Wood: Lot 348-367
Ceramics: Lot 368-391
Furniture and Miscellaneous: Lot 392-402
PREVIEW PERIOD
Monday, August 13: 11AM-6PM
Tuesday, August 14: 11AM-6PM
Wednesday, August 15: 11AM-6PM
Thursday, August 16: 11AM-1PM
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Fine Art, Numismatic Coins & Asian Art Headline August 16 Auction
Richmond Hill, ON – 401 fresh-to-market items will be available to the highest bidder Thursday, August 16, 2018 with knowledgeable collectors and discerning buyers participating and competing against one another over a variety of quality items on display at 888 Auctions. With fine art, numismatic coins, and Asian antiques featuring heavily in the sale, there will be something for everybody in the penultimate summer auction of the year.
Headlining the sale will be Lot 126, an oil on canvas painting attributed to Camille Pissarro (French, 1830-1903). Measuring 20 x 24 cm and accompanied with a certificate of appraisal, this professionally appraised painting is expected to exceed its high estimate of $12,000.
Other modern art pieces garnering significant interest can be found below:
888 Auctions’ numismatics and coins category continue to provide a perfect setting to achieve fair market prices for its devoted and this auction features 60 pieces. Two lots in particular are highlighted in this auction. Lot 251, a Wang MangXin Dynasty (7-23 AD) Huobu Spade Coin Hartill-9.31 features a high estimate of $600 while Lot 232 features a Northern Song Dynasty (1102-1106 AD) ChongningZhongbao Hartill-16.400 features a high estimate of $350. Both are expected to reach their estimates.
Jewelry at 888 Auctions is a regular category features in its sales and collectors will be pleased to find the inclusion of Lot 293, a Burma Green Jadeite Carved Bangle with a high estimate of $1,000. Lot 325 also features a 18K Lady’s Pear Cut Ruby Ring EDCO Mark and carries a high estimate of $800.
For auction previews, visit the gallery floor at 888 Auctions. The public viewing period is as follows: Monday, August 13 from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Tuesday, August 14 from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Wednesday, August 15, 2018 from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.; and just before the auction on Thursday, August 16 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
888 Auctions continues to accept consignments on a rolling basis. With auctions taking place every other Thursday at the auction house, there are plenty of opportunities to sell rare and fresh-to-market items at 888 Auctions. Valuations and authentications are complimentary with no obligation to consign. Contact the auctioneers by phone 905-763-7201 or by email at [email protected] to schedule an appointment with 888 Auctions.
The next scheduled auction takes place Thursday, August 30, 2018 at 2:00 p.m. (EDT).