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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


Regency Period Tortoise Shell Tea Caddy, 19th Century

478. Regency Period Tortoise Shell Tea Caddy, 19th Century


Pretty tea caddy of light colored tortoise shell sits on four bun feet. Small brass insert with letter "W" on top; escutcheon also brass. Interior features two compartments one for green tea, one for black. Have remnants of foiling lining. Underside of hinged lid is in brown velvet. Measures apprx 6"H x 7-1/4"W.

2,500/3,000

Set of Three Wax Portraits

479. Set of Three Wax Portraits


1) Right facing profile of David Garrick (British Actor, 1717-1779), framed under glass. Low relief medallion sculpture mounted onto painted glass. Actor's name and year, 1778, written beneath in gold paint. Bust portrait measures apprx 3", in shadow box frame, entire item measures apprx 9-3/4"H x 7-3/4"W. Verso has biography of famous stage actor. 2) Left facing profile of Sir William Hamilton (British, 1730-1803). Hand painted portrait cast in wax with name written beneath, framed under glass. Figure measures apprx 3-1/2"H, in wood frame, entire item measures apprx 8"H x 7"W. Verso bears biographical information on portrait sitter. 3) Right facing profile of Sir John Jervis (1735-1823), framed under glass. Low relief commemorative portrait crafted with painted wax with name and date, 1798, written in gold paint beneath. Image measures apprx 2-3/4"H, in wooden frame, entire item measures apprx 7-3/4"H x 6-3/4"W. Biographical information on the Commander on verso.

1,500/2,500

Flower Sconces, French, circa 1840

480. Flower Sconces, French, circa 1840


Wonderful pair of iron tole painted wall sconces feature meandering blossoms and leaves. Three curvy arms bear up- turned candle holders. Each flower and leaf is hand stamped and painted. Comes with burst shape wall mounts with three screw holes for attachment. Measure apprx 11"H x 21-1/2"L x 10"W.

2,250/3,200

Pair of Candle Sticks, French, 19th Century

481. Pair of Candle Sticks, French, 19th Century


Beautiful pair of brass candle sticks in Louis LV style. Resting on three hoof feet, the pair advance up from their tripod stance to decorative swags and round lion cartouches and into a circle of acanthus leaves. The shaft is soft black stone and the single holder is surrounded by a small drip well. Each measures apprx 10-3/4"H x 4" at base.

500/800 Sold: $460.00

Victorian Coal Scuttle

482. Victorian Coal Scuttle


Antique metal storage bin features two carrying handles and an oval lid. Entire container is painted black. Sides are gadrooned and decorated, lid flips down. Has a larger hinged handle on back, perhaps to aid with the tipping of the scuttle so as to allow the coal to fall into the fire. Smaller bin fits exactly inside. Measures apprx 21"H x 11-1/2"W.

325/525

Rococo Wall Mount, Portuguese, 19th Century

483. Rococo Wall Mount, Portuguese, 19th Century


Ornate wall bracket made of wood and plaster composite with gold leaf. Bottom support assumes the shape of swirling leaves. Measures apprx 17-1/2"H x 15"W.

200/400 Sold: $172.50

A Nouveau Style Wall Bracket, 20th Century

484. A Nouveau Style Wall Bracket, 20th Century


Wall sconce of a woman's head, made from plaster. Mount is finished with brown stain and textured as if carved from wood. Figure is reminiscent of a ship bow carving. Measures apprx 13-1/2"H x 7"L x 8-1/2"W

100/200 Sold: $109.25

Art Deco Clock, circa 1930's

485. Art Deco Clock, circa 1930's


Possibly German, clock is marked on works and dial "Foreign". Probably Rosewood, clock is in Art Deco form with a chrome face and and hinged glass cover. Beautiful tone, pendulum and keys included. Apprx 9"T x 10-1/4"W. Provenance: From a prominent Cleveland Estate.

200/400 Sold: $253.00

Travel Watch by Weir & Sons, Dublin Ireland, circa 1904-5

486. Travel Watch by Weir & Sons, Dublin Ireland, circa 1904-5


An oversized pocket watch as a travel watch in case with a white enameled face with black painted Roman numerals and seconds dial. Swiss made, this watch was sold by the famous Dublin Ireland company of Weir & Sons. Rests snug in a red velvet lined case with a sterling silver repousse case cover, hallmarked Birmingham with date mark of 1904-5 and makers initials, "S*B". Apprx 4-1/2"T x 4"W. has tripod easel backing.

150/200 Sold: $161.00

Ansonia Mantle Clock, Early 20th Century

487. Ansonia Mantle Clock, Early 20th Century


Black enameled mantel clock with "gilt" fern head and leaf corner mounts. Egg and dart decorative ring around a ivory enameled dial with Roman numerals and a glass front and hinged door. Includes pendulum and key. Apprx 10"T x 9-1/4"W x 5-1/2"D. Marked on the works. Provenance: From a prominent Cleveland Estate.

100/200 Sold: $172.50

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