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May 2003 Fine Art and Antiques Auction Catalog

Aspire Auctions, Inc.


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Lots

Antiquities
1-10
11-20
Paintings
21-30
31-40
41-50
51-60
61-67
Works on Paper
68-82
83-97
98-112
113-127
128-142
143
Furniture & Decorative Arts
144-153
154-163
164-173
174-180
Porcelain, Pottery & Ceramics
181-190
191-200
201-210
211-220
221-222
Glass
223-231
Silver
232-241
242-251
252-253
Estate Jewelry
254-263
264-273
274-283
284
Orientalia
285-294
295-304
Oriental Carpets
305-313
Books, Photographs & Autographs
314-328
329-343
344-358
359-373
374-388
389-403


Carved Japanese Bench, Early 20th C.

285. Carved Japanese Bench, Early 20th C.


Iris flower & fanged demon with outstreched arms on base front & sides, flowering foliage on top, dragon armrests & on back, mountain & clouds at crest. Hinged seat with Greek Key border, two round medallions with birds on seat. Hand painted eyes and free form carving throughout. Apprx size 54-1/2"H x 67"W x 24"D.

2,500/3,500

Fine Carved Ivory Figural

286. Fine Carved Ivory Figural


A young mother entertains her baby with a rattle. Apprx 9" tall and signed by the artist on verso. From the private collection of the late Mr. Benni Blaushield.

800/1,200 Sold: $1,495.00

Another Exceptional Carved Ivory

287. Another Exceptional Carved Ivory


Another finely carved Ivory from the private collection of the late Mr. Benni Blausheild. This figure is of a woman holding an instrument and wearing a hat and ornate kimono. Stands approx 8" tall and is signed by the artist on verso.

800/1,200 Sold: $1,006.25

Chinese Triptych

288. Chinese Triptych


Snow scene with three people and horse. Ink and watercolor on fabric. Signature stamp and hand writted characters in upper left. Matted and framed with light blue silk border (designs in silk) around image. Image size approx. 15-1/2" x 10-3/4", approx. frame size 27" x 21-1/2". Seated elder, seated man and girl. Ink and watercolor on linen. Signature stamp and hand writted characters in upper right. Matted and framed with light blue silk border (designs in silk) around image. Image size apprx 15 1/2" x 10 3/4", apprx frame size 27" x 21 1/2". Two people and willow tree. Ink and watercolor on linen. Signature stamp and hand writted characters in upper right. Matted and framed with light blue silk border (designs in silk) around image. Image size apprx 15 1/2" x 10 3/4", apprx frame size 27" x 21 1/2".

700/1,000 Sold: $143.75

Chinese Rose Canton, C.1840-1860

289. Chinese Rose Canton, C.1840-1860


Chinese export punch bowl with five interior views of court life separated by a Greek key in gold. Rim border has fancy plummed birds, bats and butterflies. Exterior has two large court scenes and two diamond shaped panels surrounded by birds and butterflies. Resist base, unmarked, approx 5-1/2" high x 13-1/4" deep.

500/800 Sold: $1,408.75

Pair of Asian Arm Chairs, 20th Century

290. Pair of Asian Arm Chairs, 20th Century


Matching wood arm chairs with carved cental medallion on back splat. Arms have a soft curve and leaf-like tip. Cushions with medallion pattern, approx. 32" x 29" x 26".

300/600 Sold: $402.50

Ceremonial Grainery, C. 200 B.C.

291. Ceremonial Grainery, C. 200 B.C.


Early Ming or prior, possibly Han period. This piece was probably in burial. White earthenware grainery with high fired green lead glaze and yellow accent glaze. Fluted "roof" with a central door, small opening at side. Apprx 17-1/2"H x 12-1/2"W x 8-1/2"D.

300/500 Sold: $402.50

Chi Chang Hou (Chinese, C.1900)

292. Chi Chang Hou (Chinese, C.1900)


"Seated Man", watercolor on silk, by Peking artist. Gold accent paint, intricate fabric painting on throne materials. Border silk with flowers. Framed with acrylic, overall size approx 47-1/2" x 37-1/2", unsigned. Originally sold at Halle Bros., Cleveland, Ohio, tag on verso.

200/400 Sold: $241.50

Japanese Sumida Bowls, Late 19th Century

293. Japanese Sumida Bowls, Late 19th Century


Two red earthenware bowls, both signed on sides and late 19th century. Includes a large bowl with a man looking over a pool and across from him is an Oni. Multicolored glazes, signature on side, approx. 6-1/4 diameter". Smaller bowl has figure seated on waterfall with house across the water, multicolored glazes with a very thick bottom glaze, signature on side, approx. 5" diameter.

200/400 Sold: $448.50

Imari Charger, Late19th Century

294. Imari Charger, Late19th Century


Meigi period charger, white ground with hand painted organic designs and details in gold, lotus flowers painted on the side in red. One main panel with painted woven disks and chrysanthemums. Signature on verso in under glaze blue, approx. 14" diameter.

200/300 Sold: $264.50

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