Our Aug 15 auction CHINESE PAINTINGS & ASIAN WORKS OF ART will feature a premium quality collection of paintings, jadeite and rare Qing Period porcelain.

Highlighting the afternoon auction will be Lot 140, Modern Landscape Painting Signed Fu Bao Shi (1904-1965), accompanied with collection book of Fu Bao Shi fine paintings, and Lot 94, Xu Bei Hong Horse Painting with Authentication Certificate, both pieces are expected to surpass its high estimate of $10,000.  

Other premium paintings from the auction can be found at:

Lot 14, Chinese Calligraphy on Scroll Signed Kang You Wei with a high estimate of $2000
Lot 20, Long Painting Book of Landscape Signed Wang Jun, with rare hardwood cover book unfolds to a long landscape painting, with a high estimate of $6,000. 
Lot 37, Chinese Landscape Painting Signed Ng Hu Fan, with high estimate of $4,500
Lot 43, Chinese Painting of Landscape Signed Li Ke Ran with a high estimate of $2000
Lot 66, Chinese Horse Painting Signed Lang Shi Lin with a high estimate of $900
Lot 83, Chinese Landscape Painting Signed Qiu Ying with a high estimate of $1800
Lot 128, Chinese 18thC Style Watercolour Painting Shi Tao with a high estimate of $1600
Lot 131, Chinese Watercolour Painting Wang Cu Shigu with a high estimate of $2000
Lot 132, Chinese Landscape Painting Signed 1976 with a high estimate of $1600

Our jades and jadeite collections continues to garner a significant amount of interest and this auction we continue to feature the most exceptional pieces.   Located at Lot 175, Exquisite Chinese Emerald Green Jadeite Bangle, of rich emerald green tone with excellent translucency which commands a high estimate of $6,000.

Our rare and important collection of authentic Qing Period porcelain pieces are certain to get attention.  First is located at Lot 343, Qing Period Dragon Cosmetic Case with Qianlong Mark, beautifully rendered with turquoise glaze, has the high estimate of $800.  Second located at Lot 347, Qing Period Wine Cup Chickens & Calligraphy, with fine and detailed inscription, commands a high estimate of $2,000.  Third located at Lot 401, Qing Period Gilt Porcelain Wine Bowls Qianlong Mark, with unique designs, has the high estimate of $1,600.  Fourth located at Lot 405, Qing Period Famille Rose Wine Cups with Yongzheng Mark, elegantly rendered with auspicious designs, commands a high estimate of $1,800. Subsequently, Lot 370, Antique Blue & White Gold Dragon Handle Vase 18th Century, antique and fine, of elegant baluster form, body painted with continuous scenes of ladies in the courtyard, bottom with Kangxi reign mark, is the apple of collector’s eye.  Equally beautiful, Lot 406, Pair Yellow Stem Cups Yongzheng Mark and Periodand Lot 396, Exquisite Qing Period Four Season Vase Qianlong Mark, all of these three significant porcelains commands a high estimate of $6,000. Other lots of interest are located at Lot 348, Qing Period Wine Cups Goldfish with Qianlong Mark and located at Lot 369, Qing Period Blue and White Calabash Vase with Qianlong Mark, both with the high estimate of $2,000.

Bronze collectors will be delighted to find a marvellously casted Large Bronze Gilt Buddha on Lotus 18th/19th Century at Lot 418, with downcast eyes and serene expressions, the bronze Buddha is seated cross legged on double lotus plinth.  Chest incised Buddhist symbol, it carries a high estimate of $ 6,000.

Preview will be held on Saturday, Aug 10 from 11 AM to 5 PM, Monday, Aug 12 from 11 AM to 6 PM, Tuesday, August 13 from 11 AM to 6 PM, Wednesday, August 14 from 11 AM to 6 PM and

Welcome Reception serving sushi and Asian appetizers will on Thursday, August 15 from 11 AM to 2 PM.

For details please visit www.888auctions.com or call the auctioneers at 905.763.7201.

888 Auction's next auction will be slated for Thursday, Sept 12, 2013. Quality consignments are still being accepted. To consign an item, an estate or a collection, call 905-763-7201 or email  info@888auctions.com.