Richmond Hill, ON – The first auction of the busy spring season is underway with Modern Art, Lithographs & Asian Antiques leading the way at 888 Auctions featuring 246 fresh-to-market items available to the highest bidder taking place on Thursday, March 25, 2021, at 2 PM (EST).
The cover lot of the auction can be found at Lot 7, an attributed Roy Lichtenstein American Pop Signed Linocut inscribed A. P. Signed Roy Lichtenstein and inscribed A.P. in pencil on the lower right and lower-left corner, respectively, this piece is expected to surpass its high estimate of $2,000.
Other lithographs attracting interest can be found at the lots below:
Lot 85: Jean-Michel Basquiat American Signed Litho AP 1/10 (High Estimate: $2,000)
Lot 90: Keith Haring American Signed Lithograph 1/300 (High Estimate: $2,000)
Lot 132: M.C Escher Dutch Signed Lithograph 8/200 (High Estimate: $2,000)
Lot 139: Tamara de Lempicka Polish Signed Litho 23/100 (High Estimate: $2,000)
Modern art abounds in the sale and collectors will be pleased to find the inclusion of a few standout pieces. Leading the way is Lot 111, an attributed Andy Warhol American Watercolor and Ink on Paper. Featuring a portrait of two figures and signed Andy Warhol to the bottom right corner, Lot 111 is expected to surpass its high estimate of $1,000.
Jadeite and gemstones continue to be a strong performing category at the auction house and this sale is no exception with three lots expected to command strong prices:
Lot 172: Burma Green Jadeite Bangle GIA Certificate (High Estimate: $8,000)
Lot 229: 12.35ct Pear Cut Blue Natural Sapphire GGL (High Estimate: 200)
Lot 231: 29.15ct Emerald Cut Red Natural Ruby GGL (High Estimate: 200)
888 Auctions continues to adhere to social distancing measures as mandated by the province of Ontario and the gallery auction floor remains closed to the public. Consignments are continually being accepted on a rolling basis.
With auctions taking place every other Thursday, there are plenty of opportunities to sell rare and fresh-to-market items at 888 Auctions. Whether it is downsizing entire estates or selling individual items, we understand it can take an incredible amount of time and energy. Take the 888 Auctions quiz at 888auctions.com/quiz and see how we can best serve your needs.
The next live auction of the year is scheduled to take place online Thursday, April 8 2021 at 2:00 PM (EST). Don’t forget to check daily for new auctions being listed every day at bid.888auctions.com.
