Treasures abound in Aug. 28 boutique auction of Asian art, antiques

With its tradition of elegant simplicity, Asian decorative art is universal in its appeal, transcending borders and influencing cultures on nearly every continent. For centuries, the Western world has embraced the rich legacy of paintings, ceramics and metal statuary of China, Japan, Cambodia, Thailand, Korea and other nations. Jasper52 will pay tribute to the art and antiques of Asia with an August 28 auction featuring 74 high-quality lots. Absentee and live-online bidding is available through LiveAuctioneers.

Golden copper sculpture of the Buddha Sakyamuni, 18th century, 74cm high. Est. $12,000-$13,000

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Firsts by noted authors featured in vintage book auction Aug. 22

First editions penned by many of the 20th-century’s greatest authors, including George Orwell’s 1934 Burmese Days, Ernest Hemingway’s Men Without Women and Jack London’s Call of the Wild – all three with dust jackets – are featured in a book auction that will be conducted by Jasper52 on Wednesday, Aug. 22.

‘Junkie,’ William S. Burroughs, first edition, first printing, softbound, bound dos à dos with Maurice Helbrant’s ‘Narcotic Agent,’ Ace Book Inc., New York. Estimate: $1,200-$1,500. Jasper52 image

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Famous faces grace Jasper52 photo auction Aug. 22

More than 60 lots of original photographs will be offered in a fine art auction presented by Jasper52 on Wednesday, Aug. 22. The featured artist is British photographer John Stoddart, who has taken scores of photographs of famous faces.

John Stoddart enlarged photo contact sheet, ‘Catherine Zeta-Jones,’ 2002, edition of 20, 40in x 30in., signed bottom right. Estimate: $2,000-$2,500. Jasper52 image

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Classic designs presented in antique & vintage rug sale Aug. 14

Nearly 200 antique and vintage handmade rugs, mostly Persian, will be offered in an online auction by Jasper52 on Tuesday, Aug. 14. Woven for decades in village workshops, these rugs provide both utilitarian and artistic value, accentuating any home with their rich tradition.

Vintage Tabriz rug, wool and silk, 11ft 4in x16ft .7in. Estimate: $10,000-$12,000. Jasper52 image

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Jasper52 auction unlocks cabinet of curiosities Aug. 14

Cabinets of curiosities were encyclopedic collections of macabre and bizarre objects gathered from around world. Many of these obscure curiosities are found in an online auction to be conducted by Jasper52 on Tuesday, Aug. 14. Some items in the auction were picked from the collection of the late Canadian tribal art dealer Billy Jamieson, the star of Treasure Trader on television’s History Channel.

Life-size hyper-realism sculpture by Evan Penny for FXSMITH studio, circa 2008. Estimate: $35,000-$75,000. Jasper52 image

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Street art masters featured in online auction Aug. 8

Contemporary art lovers can tag their walls with a collection of street art offered in a Jasper52 online auction taking place Wednesday, Aug. 8. With their roots running deep into street art are such widely known names as LA II, Cope2, Pure Evil, and the team of The Producer BDB x Flore, and they’re all represented in this sale.

The Producer BDB x Flore, ‘Kate Boss,’ acrylic and resin on wood panel, 36in x 24 in. Estimate: $10,000-$12,000. Jasper52 image

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Rare, old tribal art comprises Jasper52 auction Aug. 8

Sixty-five lots of premium tribal art from, most from old European collections, are offered in a Jasper52 auction to be conducted Wednesday, Aug. 8. Carved out in this treasury are masks, figures and other objects integral to traditional ceremonies from tribes around the world.

Fali betrothal doll with long draperies of beads. Estimate: $1,000-$1,500. Jasper52 image

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Viking jewelry in Aug. 1 auction comes ready to wear

Rings, amulets and pendants dating back to the 8th through the 15th centuries – many of them made and worn by Vikings – will be sold in a Jasper52 auction on Wednesday, Aug. 1. The symbolic meaning in their shapes often embodies the great strength of Viking warriors who bore them. Also offered will be jewelry items worn by ancient Romans as well as early Christians.

Early Christian pilgrim’s ring, 7th-10th century, size 9, professionally refurbished with the gold overlay restored for contemporary wear. Estimate: $250-$300. Jasper 52 image

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Old West comes alive in Jasper52 auction Aug. 1

Relics of the Old West conjure up the dreams and visions of America in the second half of the 19th century. A Jasper52 auction on Wednesday, Aug. 1, is loaded with artifacts once used by ranchers, miners, lawmen, outlaws and Native Americans of that period.

Wild West show miniature jail stagecoach, 46in tall x 57in long x 31in wide, circa 1890s. Estimate: $2,000-$5,000. Jasper52 image

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’70s prints & posters sale July 25 salutes era’s top artists

Art of the 1970s is recalled in vintage prints and posters that will be offered in a Jasper52 auction on Wednesday, July 25. The era’s top artists are represented in the online auction of more than 150 lots. Many of the limited-edition prints are signed and numbered.

Will Barnet, ‘Woman Reading,’ serigraph, 1970, signed, paper size is 40 x 30in, image size is 35.5 x 27in, from an edition of 300. Estimate: $1,800-$2,500. Jasper52 image

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