Richmond Hill, ON – With the temperatures hitting record highs all over the world, the prices continue to soar at 888 Auctions. With 401 fresh-to-market items opening up for bidding and available to the highest bidder, the upcoming auction, featuring Ancient Coins, Modern Paintings and Asian Art is sure to be a crowd-pleaser July 19, 2018.

Headlining the sale will be a series of ancient coins which can be found at the following lots:

Lot 174: Northern Song Dynasty (1101-1125 AD) Daguan Tongbao Hartill 16.418 (High Estimate: $120)

Lot 186: Chinese Sui Dynasty (581-604 AD) Wuzhu Hartill 10.26 (High Estimate: $90)

Lot 199: Southern Song Dynasty (1193 AD) Shaoxi Yuanbao Iron Hartill 17.327 (High Estimate: $100)

Lot 203: Roman Empire Postumus Bronze Antoninianus Coin (260-269 AD) (High Estimate: $350)

Modern paintings have become a regular staple at 888 Auctions with many pieces starting at low prices and acquired from local and international estates. Some big names featured in the July 19 auction can be found at the lots below:

Lot 55: Tamara De Lempicka Polish 1898-1980 Charcoal (High Estimate: $10,000)

Lot 84: Marc Chagall Russian French 1887-1985 Gouache (High Estimate: $9,000)

Lot 75: Vincent Van Gogh Dutch 1853-1890 Tempera/Oil (High Estimate: $9,000)

Lot 76: Claude Monet French 1840-1926 Tempera & Pastel (High Estimate: $9,000)

Lot 114: Wassily Kandinsky Russian 1866-1944 Oil on Canvas (High Estimate: $6,000)

Chinese antiques have begun a turnaround with many lots selling at or above their high estimates. One such lot which has currently been garnering significant interest is Lot 291, a set of Twelve Chinese White Jade Zodiac Statues. Lot 291 is a full set of twelve Chinese Hetian white jade figures with animal heads of the zodiac animals and hailing from a local private collection, it is expected to exceed its high estimate of $5,000.

Last but not least, 888 Auctions continues to accept items of an eclectic nature and collectors will be pleased to find the inclusion of Lot 400, an 18th Century French Map of Persia Paris Meridian carrying a high estimate of $900.

For auction previews, visit the gallery floor at 888 Auctions. The public viewing period is as follows: Monday, July 16 from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Tuesday, July 17 from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Wednesday, July 18, 2018 from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.; and just before the auction on Thursday, July 19 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.  

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. Valuations and authentications are complimentary with no obligation to consign. Contact the auctioneers by phone 905-763-7201 or by email at info@888auctions.com to schedule an appointment with 888 Auctions.

The next scheduled auction takes place Thursday, August 02, 2018 at 2:00 p.m. (EDT).