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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


A Funerary Granary, Han Dynasty (224BC - 204AD)

563. A Funerary Granary, Han Dynasty (224BC - 204AD)


A glazed tomb item, representing a granary for food storage in the after-life. This piece was probably in burial. White earthenware grainery with high fired green lead glaze with iridescence and craquelure overall . Fluted "roof" with a central door, small openings at sides of door and sides near roof. Appx 14-1/2"T x 12"W x 6"D.

5,000/8,000 Sold: $2,012.50

Two Funerary Earthenware Figures (China, Ming Dynasty)

564. Two Funerary Earthenware Figures (China, Ming Dynasty)


Lot includes two male earthenware standing figures hand painted with pigments. Both figurines wear a tall black cap, green robes. One holds a wheel, across his chest, under his left arm. Measures apprx 16"H. The second figure carries a tri-lobed object (possibly a hat) in his right hand. Measures apprx 15-1/2"H. Both figures are hollow and stand on a raised hexagonal base. Figures such as these often were buried with the deceased to serve and provide comfort items for the after world. The number, quality and size of these figures were an indication of status.

400/600 Sold: $253.00

A Female Funerary Figure (China, Ming Dynasty)

565. A Female Funerary Figure (China, Ming Dynasty)


Hollow earthenware figure is painted with colored pigments. She wears a full robe in green and yellow lead glaze and features a knotted hairstyle and a round face. Figure bears a comb. She stands on an octagonal base and measures apprx 13-1/2"H.

200/400 Sold: $195.50

Pair of Japanese Woodblock Prints

566. Pair of Japanese Woodblock Prints


"Swallows on Wisteria" and "Iris and Frog". Pair of "kacho-e" or nature prints on tan colored paper, framed under glass. Both signed with Japanese characters on left side. Title and artist names, Gesso (1881-1936) and Giosui, written in graphite below images. Mounted onto embossed tan mat. Image measures apprx 9-1/2"H x 4-3/4"W. With thin silver colored frame, entire items measure apprx 14"H x 7"W.

100/200 Sold: $195.50

Moon Vase, 20th Century

567. Moon Vase, 20th Century


Round handled earthenware vase features an oriental motif with applied figures of two scholars. Overall glazing is teal with striations. Oval bottom has a central hole from lamp fixture and is signed by the artist and marked "Made Italy". Measures apprx 12-1/2"H x 11-1/2"W.

40/60 Sold: $28.75

Pair of Chinese Silk Paintings, circa 20th Century

568. Pair of Chinese Silk Paintings, circa 20th Century


Ancestral portraits of a noble couple. Gouache on unbleached silk, framed under glass. Seated man features a white beard and fur trimmed coat. His wife wears an elaborate headdress and a robe with the emperor's dragon. With silk patterned trim and gold painted frames, items measure apprx 56-1/4"H x 28-1/4"W.

400/600 Sold: $138.00

Ceremonial Samurai Sword, Japanese, circa 20th Century

569. Ceremonial Samurai Sword, Japanese, circa 20th Century


Long sword or kitana with scabbard. Gendai-to Showa circa 1912-1926. Sword features origonal watermark, signed (Cho un sai e mura sakll) on the tang. Handle covered with shagrin or ray skin and bound with knotted rope. Sheath is metal. Measures apprx 39"L.

500/700 Sold: $891.25

Ceremonial Sword, Japanese, circa 20th Century

570. Ceremonial Sword, Japanese, circa 20th Century


Long saber in Spanish style with sheath features an ornate bronze handle with designs of flowers and a stippled pattern over carved wood bound with wires. Japanese signature applied to handle. Measures apprx 37"L.

200/300 Sold: $425.50

Mixed Metal Box, Chinese, circa 19th Century

571. Mixed Metal Box, Chinese, circa 19th Century


A copper box with lid, signed on bottom. Top displays a classic inlaid landscape and 11 characters. Corners are rounded. Apprx 3-1/2"H x 3-1/2"L x 1"W.

100/150 Sold: $97.75

Small Oriental Cabinet, early 20th Century

572. Small Oriental Cabinet, early 20th Century


Stained wood cabinet with brass fixtures. Sits on four Greek key feet. Front door folds down on two hinges to reveal two interior drawers and a bottom storage space. Wood on interior and back has Chinese characters. Cabinet features awabi pulls and interesting lock shaped like a fish (with thin key). Measures apprx 19-1/4"H x 20-1/4"L x 12-1/2"W.

250/350 Sold: $172.50

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