MODERN ART, GEMS & ASIAN ANTIQUES

888 Auctions upcoming live auction to be broadcast online on November 5, 2020 at 2:00 PM EDT.
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888 Auctions presents a collection of 342 items up for auction

Categories:

Money and Stamps: Lot 1-20
Jewellery, Gemstones, and Watches: Lot 21-93
Snuff Bottles: Lot 94
Paintings: Lot 95-255
Metalware, Wood and Ceramics: Lot 256-296
Stone, Nephrite and Jadeite: Lot 297-327
Memorabilia: Lot 328-338
Furniture: Lot 339-342

Preview Dates:

Preview Dates are no longer available as the auction house floor is closed until further notice.

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Modern Art, Gems & Asian Antiques Set to Lead the Way at 888 Auctions November 11, 2020

Richmond Hill, ON – The first auction of the winter season looks to kick off with a bang November 5, 2020 with an emphasis on Modern Art, Gems & Asian Antiques. With an offering of 342 fresh-to-market items, the live auction begins at 2 PM (EST) on Thursday, November 5, 2020.

Leading the way will be Lot 147, an attributed Mr. Brainwash French Signed Silkscreen 9/100. Featuring a figure being pulled along by a satellite and signed “M-Brainwash” in the bottom right corner. “9/100” inscribed to the bottom left corner. Lot 147 carries a high estimate of $2,000.

Two other lithographs featured in this auction also deserve to share the spotlight. Lot 102, an attributed MC. Escher Dutch Signed Lithograph 95/100 (High Estimate: $2,000) and Lot 148, an attributed Diego Rivera Mexican Signed Linocut 35/75 (High Estimate: $2,000).

From the modern art category, several lots are set to garner significant interest in the lead up to the auction. Lot 121, an attributed Gerda Wegener Danish Art Deco Watercolor on Paper carries a high estimate of $2,000. Signed “GERDA WEGENER” in the bottom right corner and stamped on verso with “Galerie Beyeler Paris”, GALERIE LOUISE LEIRIS”, and “Galerie Mathias Fels PARIS”. 

Lot 133, an attributed Kees Van Dongen Dutch Modernist Oil on Canvas, is also an appealing piece featured at auction. Depicting ships docked by the pier and signed “Van Dongen” in the bottom right corner, this piece is expected to surpass its $2,000 high estimate.

In addition to the two highlighted lots, there are several lithographs and linocuts featured at the lots below:

Lot 101: Fernand Leger French Signed Linocut 35/200 (High Estimate: $2,000)

Lot 148: Diego Rivera Mexican Signed Linocut 35/75 (High Estimate: $2,000)

Lot 157: Salvador Dali Spanish Signed Lithograph 50/250 (High Estimate: $2,000)

Lot 158: Andy Warhol Signed Color Offset Litho The Beatles (High Estimate: $3,000)

Lot 166: Egon Schiele Austrian Modernist Signed Linocut (High Estimate: $2,000)

Lot 196: Gustav Klimt Austrian Modernist Signed Linocut (High Estimate: $2,000)

A single diamond is featured in the November 5, 2020 auction and can be found at Lot 92: 1.020 ct Brilliant Round Diamond D Color VS2 NGIC. Bidding starts at $25 and accompanied with an NGIC certificate and is expected to surpass its high estimate of $2,500. Lot 327, a Chinese Two Tone Imperial Green Jadeite Bangle is also garnering interest and carries a High Estimate of $3,000.

Please note that 888 Auctions continues to keep a close eye on current events concerning COVID-19. 888 Auctions continues to accept consignments on a rolling basis and conduct live auctions on a bi-monthly basis, until further notice.

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. Whether downsizing entire estates or individual items in personal collections, all items are accepted with complimentary valuations provided. Condition reports and lot inquiries are readily available at the auction house by email.

The next live auction is scheduled to take place online Thursday, November 19, 2020 at 2:00 PM (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.

Check the Value of your Items using the VALU8R

You can find values of any art or antique by using the VALU8R. Even more so, the tool will enable the user to find comparably similar items and help to decipher if any are coming up for auction. You can also obtain valuations by contacting the auctioneers at 905-763-7201 or at [email protected].