About

Live Auction and Estate Sale Specialists

Specializing in live auctions and estate sales since 2011.  888 Auctions provides a marketplace for estate items from all over the world and holds cataloged auctions featuring some of the best finds in the estate marketplace.

We are an auction house that has developed a marketplace through the use of technology and by creating tools to enable users to offer their items for sale.  We are constantly evolving and searching for new methods for sellers to realize the value in their collections and reduce the frictions within the buying experience.

888 Auctions is a Neutral Marketplace

888 Auctions does not take a position in any of the works offered, we enable the seller to offer their items for sale and aid in the accuracy of their description.  The commercial art market is very misunderstood by the public with the misconception that only Authentic works can be sold.  Nothing is further from the truth as the truth is offered in varying degrees which is standard practice throughout the industry.  As pieces are passed down or parted from their original owners the separation from their owner usually results in the loss of provenance and the history of the piece.

888 Auctions is NOT an authenticator nor do we claim to be an authority on any artist or maker.  We are technology and platform that provides a venue for a fair and open marketplace.

Authenticity in Art can be represented in varying degrees.  It is not black and white.  Here are some standard degrees that can be found in the descriptions.

Authorship of paintings can be described according to the following terms:

By [Artist Name]: In our opinion, the work is by the artist.
Attributed to [Artist Name]: In our opinion, the work may be ascribed to the artist on the basis of style, but there may be some question as to actual authorship.
In the manner/style of [Artist Name]: In our opinion, the work was executed by an unknown hand, but was designed deliberately to emulate the style of the artist.
After [Artist Name]: In our opinion, the work was executed by an unknown hand, but is a deliberate copy of a known work by the artist.
Circle of [Artist Name]: In our opinion, a work of the period of the artist showing his influence, closely associated with the artist but not necessarily his pupil.
Follower of [Artist Name]: In our opinion, a work by a pupil or a follower of the artist (not necessarily a pupil).
Signed or Bears Signature: is a description as to what is viewable on the artwork and is not conclusive by the artist

 

Buyers must do their own due diligence and research before bidding.

Information and Contact

Visit 888 Auctions’ upcoming auction catalogs and news to learn about future auction sales, and connect with the auction house on social media with Twitter, Google+, Pinterest, YouTube, and Facebook.

In addition, visit the gallery floor at 888 Auctions for auction previewing.  888 Auctions continues to accept consignments on a rolling basis. Auction events take place every other Thursdays at the auction house.  Therefore, there are plenty of opportunities to sell rare and fresh-to-market items. Valuations 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 us.

888 Auctions Inc.
280 West Beaver Creek #15,
Richmond Hill, ON, Canada

 

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