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March 2005 Fine Art & Antiques Auction Catalog

Aspire Auctions, Inc.


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Lots

Antiquities
1-10
11-12
Paintings
13-22
23-32
33-42
43-52
53-62
63-72
73-82
83-92
93-96
Works on Paper
97-106
107-116
117-126
127-136
137-146
147-156
157-166
167-171
John J. Audubon's "The Birds of North America"
172-181
182-191
192
20th Century Works on Paper
193-202
203-212
213-222
223-232
233-242
243-248
Furniture
249-258
259-268
269-273
Porcelain and Ceramics
274-283
284-293
294-303
304-313
314-317
Glass
318-327
328-335
Sculpture
336-345
346-350
Russian Arts
351-360
361-362
Estate Jewelry
363-382
383-402
403-422
423-442
443-462
463-477
Decorative Arts
478-487
488-497
498-507
508-517
518-526
Silver
527-536
537-546
547-556
557-562
Orientalia
563-572
573-582
583-592
593-602
603-612
613-615
Carpets
616-625
626-635
636-642
Books and Ephemra
643-652
653-654
Arcade Auction
655-664
665-674
675-684
685-694
695-704
705-713


Saito Kiyoshi (Japanese, 1907-1997)

593. Saito Kiyoshi (Japanese, 1907-1997)


Hanga Trio. Woodblock print on paper of Oban-tate size, framed under glass. First image depicts a profile of young, single woman with her obi tied in back. The second image shows the woman, seated with her robes encircling her form. Third image features the figure of the woman from the back. Each print is signed. Images measure apprx 15-1/4"H x 10-1/4"W. With cream silk mat and plain black frame, entire item measures apprx 22-1/2"H x 16-1/2"W.

400/600 Sold: $828.00

Temple Door Panels, circa early 19th Century

594. Temple Door Panels, circa early 19th Century


From the interior of a temple door, both have red pigment and remnants of gold. Each has a hand carved scene in high relief. Both are professionally mounted and framed in plexi boxes. Each panel measures apprx 8" x 10" and 8-1/2" x 9". Overall apprx 15" x 16".

150/225 Sold: $80.50

Pair of Cloisonné Vases, circa 20th Century

595. Pair of Cloisonné Vases, circa 20th Century


Baluster shape matching vases with intricate enamel work in multi-colors with Persian influence. Bottoms have tag with place of origin, China. Apprx 8"T each.

150/200 Sold: $178.25

Japanese Accordion Book, 20th Century

596. Japanese Accordion Book, 20th Century


With champagne colored silk covers, the interior is hand painted with multi-colored Koi fish and vegetation. Only one side of accordion book is decorated. Perfect for mantle decoration with tea lights. Apprx 5" x 3-1/2", closed.

50/100 Sold: $80.50

A Large Pair of Cloissone Vases, circa 20th Century

597. A Large Pair of Cloissone Vases, circa 20th Century


Tear-drop shaped matching vases with vibrant blue enameled background. Decorated with blomming dogwood branch with flared rim. Each apprx 10"T, measured without stands. Stands included. Made in China.

150/200 Sold: $115.00

A Standing Nepalese Gilt Buddha, circa late 19th-early 20th Century

598. A Standing Nepalese Gilt Buddha, circa late 19th-early 20th Century


Standing carved wood figure with applied gilt, mica and green stones on a oval base, attached to a wood base. Figure measures apprx 34"T including wood base. Beautiful depiction with flowing garment.

400/600 Sold: $828.00

Victorian Seated Buddha

599. Victorian Seated Buddha


Gilt seated Buddha on lotus shaped and tiered base comprised of paper mache, gilt and pigments. Decorated with mica chips and colored stone, this appears to be Nepalese in origin. Overall apprx 19-1/2"T x 11"W at base x 7"D, also at base.

300/500 Sold: $218.50

Chosei Miwa (Japanese 1901-1983)

600. Chosei Miwa (Japanese 1901-1983)


Scroll painting, watercolor mounted to raw silk fabric backing with ivory tips. Offered in original box and properly signed throughout. Chosei Miwa was born in Niigata prefecture. He graduated from the Kyoto City Specialist School of Painting and was a student of Domoto Insho. The artist worked primarily as a painter and was active with the state-controlled exhibitions Teiten and Nitten. Miwa made woodblock prints of Kyoto scenes in modern style and kacho-e (birds and flowers). Measures apprx 26" W x 54-1/4"L.

500/700 Sold: $517.50

White Nephrite Mutton Fat Scepter Inset, circa 18th-19th Century

601. White Nephrite Mutton Fat Scepter Inset, circa 18th-19th Century


Hindu symbols, well carved, set into carved pedestal roundel. Origianl from a Ruyi scepter. Highlight of this piece is the carving of an elephant in Hindu style. Apprx 4-1/4" x 4-3/4".

350/450 Sold: $1,506.50

Sadao (Japanese, 20th Century)

602. Sadao (Japanese, 20th Century)


Pair of floral wood block prints on paper, framed under glass. One print of tiger lilies and hydrangea, the second of a flowering cherry tree. Paper appears to be lightly flecked with mica. Signed on right side. Images measure apprx 11"H x 15-1/2"W. With patterned mats and wood frames, entire items measure apprx 17"H x 20-3/4"W. Versos bear round yellow sticker with artist name and "Genuine Wood Block Print" with stamps of "The Sixth Operating Co. Hotel Hollenden".

100/150 Sold: $51.75

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