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888 Auctions’  Thursday, September 12, 2019 Auction Features FINE ART, LOOSE GEMSTONES & ANTIQUES

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888 Auctions has a live and online September 12, 2019 at 2:00 PM EST upcoming auction. All figures are in USD.

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888 Auctions presents a collection of 419 items up for auction:

Paintings and Textiles: Lot 1-295
Snuff Bottle: Lot 296-300
Stone, Nephrite and Jadeite: Lot 301-322
Jewellery, Gems and Watches: Lot 323-376
Money and Stamps: Lot 377-388
Metalware and Wood: Lot 389-402
Ceramics: Lot 403-411
Memorabilia, Furniture, and Miscellaneous: Lot 412-419

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Monday, September 9: 10AM-5PM
Tuesday, September 10: 10AM-5PM
Wednesday, September 11: 10AM-5PM
Thursday, September 12: 10:30AM-1PM

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Fine Art, Loose Gemstones & Antiques Set to Dazzle at 888 Auctions September 12, 2019

Richmond Hill, ON – 888 Auctions begins the fall with optimistic predictions of a strong and lucrative autumn season. Coming off a successful and busy summer season, the first auction of the fall will feature Fine Art, Loose Gemstones & Antiques. Featuring 417 fresh-to-market items and several standout pieces, the auction will be held at 888 Auctions’ gallery floor, Thursday, September 12, 2019 at 2 PM (EST).

The star lot of the auction is an attributed lithograph, Gustav Klimt Austrian Nouveau Signed Litho 25/100 slotted in at Lot 106. This lithograph on paper features a portrait of a nude. Signed GUSTAV KlimT and inscribed 25/100 on the lower right and lower left corner. Stamp inscribed GUSTAV KLIMT. This portrait is expected to easily surpass its high estimate of $4,000.

Another impressive signed lithograph can be found at Lot 82, an attributed Wifredo Lam Cuban Surrealist Lithograph. Hailing from the same collection as Lot 106, this piece features an abstract composition and is inscribed with 4/20 on the bottom left and signed Wifredo on the bottom right corner. This piece features multiple stamps and inscriptions on verso and is expected to surpass its high estimate of $4,000.

Abstract paintings continue to draw considerable interest in the summer and with strong prices realized, bidders and collectors will be pleased to find the inclusion of several pieces, some of which are highlighted below with their respective high estimates:

Lot 46: Robert Motherwell American Abstract Oil on Canvas (High Estimate: $5,000)

Lot 51: Willem de Kooning American Abstract Oil on Canvas (High Estimate: $5,000)

Lot 69: Sam Francis American Abstract Oil on Canvas (High Estimate: $5,000)

Lot 130: Adolph Gottlieb American Abstract Oil on Canvas (High Estimate: $5,000)

Lot 155: Lee Krasner American Abstract Acrylic on Canvas (High Estimate: $5,000)

Lot 267 deserves particular interest considering its size and execution. Lot 267 is an attributed Jackson Pollock American Abstract Oil on Canvas and is expected to at least reach its high estimate of $9,000.

Modern Pop Paintings continue to perform strongly at 888 Auctions. Two lots in particular are highlighted in this auction. Lot 53, an attributed Keith Haring American Pop Art Marker on Paper (High Estimate: $5,000); and Lot 143, an attributed Andy Warhol American Pop Mixed Media on Paper accompanied with an authenticity letter (High Estimate: $5,000).

Sports memorabilia have made its mark as a category at 888 Auctions with the sale of an autographed baseball signed by such baseball legends Babe Ruth, Ty Cobb, Honus Wagner, Cy Young, Walter Johnson, Tris Speaker, Larry Nap Lajoie, George Sisler, Grover Alexander, Eddie Collins, and Connie Mack. This autographed baseball realized $4,840 (including buyer’s premium) and is a sign that the sports memorabilia and collectibles market remains a strong (and lucrative) market. Thus, 888 Auctions is pleased to highlight several collectibles that may be of interest to avid sports fans below:

Lot 411: Autographed Maurice Richard Jersey Hand Signed (High Estimate: $15,000)

Lot 413:  GSA Certified 1919 Chicago White Sox Signed Ball (High Estimate: $3,000)

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. Specific sale auction history can now be obtained using 888 Auctions Valuator Tool at www.888auctions.com..

Visit the auction at 888 Auctions during the public viewing period: Monday, August 26, 2019 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Tuesday, August 27, 2019 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Wednesday, August 28, 2019 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m and just before the auction on Thursday, August 29, 2019 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. 

Condition reports and lot inquiries are readily available at the auction house by phone at 905-763-7201 or by email.
The next scheduled auction is scheduled to take place Thursday, September 12, 2019 at 2:00 p.m. (EST).

 

Interested in Consigning?

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.

 

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