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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


Chinese Zodiac Necklace and Earrings Set, early 20th Century

603. Chinese Zodiac Necklace and Earrings Set, early 20th Century


Charming beaded necklace features the 12 animal of the Chinese Calendar represented in round carved ivory beads. Each large bead is flanked by two smaller ivory beads and separated by two lacquered black wood beads. With metal clasp. Measures apprx 36"L. Earrings are single monkey beads dangling with post backs. Measure apprx 1-1/4"L.

100/200 Sold: $178.25

Oriental Oil Spot Vase, Late 19th/Early 20th Century

604. Oriental Oil Spot Vase, Late 19th/Early 20th Century


Black glazed vase has a very fine example of an oil spot glaze. Two animal head medallions protrude from the left and right sides of this piece. Bottom is marked with an impressed mark with Chinese lettering. Vase measures apprx 9-1/4" H x 5-1/2" W. This vase comes with a carved wooden stand.

150/250 Sold: $126.50

Japanese Arita Export Plate, circa 1790

605. Japanese Arita Export Plate, circa 1790


Beautifully potted export ware plate with a stylized island landscape. This plate has been painted in rusty red, blue and gold against a white ground. Set within four cartouches are sprays of flowers with floral and geometric borders. Characteristic Japanese floral sprays are located on the reverse of the border. This plate was made for Japanese export to the Dutch market. Plate measures apprx 9-3/4" in diameter.

150/200 Sold: $184.00

Lidded Sauce Tureen, circa 1800

606. Lidded Sauce Tureen, circa 1800


Chinese export porcelain lidded sauce tureen is dated ca. 1800. This blue and white Canton tureen features traditional Chinese designs of pagodas, mountains, trees and bridges. Buffalo head handles are located on both right and left sides with a squash stem finial on lid. Original sales sticker on verso indicates a date of 1750, however the true date of this piece has been thought to be later. Overall size is apprx 6" H x 7-1/2" W.

150/200 Sold: $241.50

Chinese Export Cheroot Tray, circa 1850

607. Chinese Export Cheroot Tray, circa 1850


The cheroot tray is an extremely rare form in Chinese export porcelain. The cherrot was the predecessor to the cigar and this vessel is the precursor to the modern ashtray. Crated in the shape of a tobacco leaf this tray has a large groove which was used to support the cheroot. Decorated in the traditional blue and white Canton pattern with star border, this piece dates ca. 1850. Provenance: ex. James Galley, Inc. Overall size is apprx 1-1/2" H x 7-3/4" W.

100/200 Sold: $92.00

A Wonderful Ivory Carving, circa Early/Mid Century

608. A Wonderful Ivory Carving, circa Early/Mid Century


Ivory carving of a child in diaper, wearing a large helmet. Short robe is intricately carved and detailed with pigment. Helmut is also well carved. Left hand should have spear. Artist signed under foot. Displayed on carved wood stand. Apprx 3"T without stand.

100/150 Sold: $120.75

Carved Ivory Figure with Flowers

609. Carved Ivory Figure with Flowers


Delicately carved ivory figure depicts a lovely Japanese woman dressed in a traditional kimono. In her left hand is a large blossoming flower. This figure has many intricate details including fingernails and necklace. Attached to carved wooden base, this piece measures apprx 10-1/2" H x 3" W.

200/400 Sold: $253.00

Chinese Export Jardinere

610. Chinese Export Jardinere


Chinese Export glazed earthenware jardinere has an overall design of blue dragons against a white glazed background. Vase is signed with blue Chinese lettering on verso. This jardinere measures apprx 7" H x 9" W.

100/150 Sold: $92.00

Glazed Pottery Jardinere, circa Late Ming Dynasty

611. Glazed Pottery Jardinere, circa Late Ming Dynasty


This glazed pottery jardinere dates from the late Ming Dynasty. It features animal figures throughout and has an deep jade green glaze. Measures apprx 6-1/2" H x 11" W.

75/125 Sold: $97.75

A Pair of Cloisonné Vases

612. A Pair of Cloisonné Vases


This pair of cloisonne vases have a unique bulbous form with a narrow neck. Pink flowers and golden pears are set against a periwinkle blue background. Each vase measures apprx 10-1/2" H x 6-1/4" W.

50/75 Sold: $80.50

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