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January 2004 Fine Art & Antiques Online Auction Catalog

Aspire Auctions, Inc.


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Lots

Antiquities
1-10
11-20
21-22
Paintings
23-32
33-42
43-52
53-62
63-72
73-82
83-85
Works on Paper
86-100
101-115
116-130
131-145
146-160
161-167
Furniture & Decorative Arts
168-177
178-187
188-197
198-207
208-217
218-219
Bronze
220-229
230
Glass
231-240
241-250
251-260
261-265
Silver
266-275
276-282
Porcelain & Ceramics
283-292
293-302
303-312
313-319
Orientalia
320-329
330-336
Oriental Carpets
337-346
347-356
357
Books
358-367
368-377
378-387
388-397
398-407
408-417
418-420


An Arts and Crafts Style Wrought Iron Fireguard

198. An Arts and Crafts Style Wrought Iron Fireguard


A fabulous hand hammered arts and crafts style fire guard of two andirons with curved brackets at the bottom that support a wrought iron rod holding a ring. The andirons also have rings in the center and end in four upturned basket type decorations at the top. Measure apprx 39-1/4" x 46-1/2" x 27".

400/600 Sold: $149.50

Barrister Stacking Bookcase, 20th Century

199. Barrister Stacking Bookcase, 20th Century


A three stacker with glass fronts and brass knobs. Capped with a simple lid and plain base. Manufactured by Halle since 1907, from Herkimer NY. Each case is apprx 15"T x 34-1/2", overall height is apprx 53-1/2".

300/500 Sold: $402.50

Carl Kauba (Austrian 1865-1922)

200. Carl Kauba (Austrian 1865-1922)


A marble bookend (1) with a bronze Indian portrait, signed "C. Kauba" on collar. Great detail to feathers and wrinkled skin. Apprx 7-1/2"T x 7"W x 3-1/2"D. Kauba was born and lived in Vienna, Austria. He never visited America but was inspired by the romantic American West writings of German author Carl May and by photos sent to him by a friend in Ohio, who also sent him Indian artifacts and cowboy related items.

200/400 Sold: $138.00

Pair of French Candlesticks

201. Pair of French Candlesticks


Charming pair of brass candlesticks in a flowering branch design. Stem is accented by tiny porcelain flower buds. Center of flowers are adorned with paste stones. Spray of flowers at base is also accented with several paste gemstones. Stamped "Made in France" on base. Candleholder is designed to resemble flower petals. Both candlesticks are loosely attached to base. Measures apprx 9" x 6."

100/150 Sold: $178.25

Wrought Iron Floor Lamp

202. Wrought Iron Floor Lamp


Three twisted wrought iron spindles ending in a curved triangular shaped base with curved supports also on curved feet with two lights at the top. Measures apprx 62" h x 16" at the base.

75/125 Sold: $126.50

A Pair Of  Marble Export Heads, 20th Century

203. A Pair Of Marble Export Heads, 20th Century


20th century Italian export heads of a male and female are copies of the Etruscan or Umbrian style of carving. The originals would have been purchased by a wealthy individual on a Grand Tour of Europe. These are newer with primitive carvings, apprx 11"T.

1,000/1,500 Sold: $690.00

A Pair of Hand Painted Fans, C. 19th Century

204. A Pair of Hand Painted Fans, C. 19th Century


Both fans are printed and then hand painted, set on ivory reticulated frames, detailed in gold. The first fan depicts a scene with women and a chariot, bordered by flowers and gilt scrolls. This fan appears to be backed with vellum or buckram, with verso painted with flowers. The scene is numbered "B.V.1088". The second fan is titled "Entree De L'Imperatrice Mathilde A Winchester" and appears to be backed with paper and stenciled with gilt court scene. Both apprx 20" open x 10-1/2"H.

150/300 Sold: $178.25

Another Pair of Ladies' Fans, C. 19th Century

205. Another Pair of Ladies' Fans, C. 19th Century


Both fans are c. 19th century and are made of a sheer fabric and placed on carved and pierced ivory frames. The first fan is decorated with sequines in a bow design, overall apprx 14-1/2"open x 12"T. The second fan is finely painted with a flowering branch in colours of yellow, white and pink. Open, it is apprx 24" x 13"T.

150/300 Sold: $80.50

A Wooden Tea Caddy, Late 19th Century

206. A Wooden Tea Caddy, Late 19th Century


This late 19th century tea caddy has two interior compartments with lids. The interior of large lid has a green velvet lining. A brass handle is attached to lid for transport, however caddy does not lock. The wood has a beautiful warm glow and soft finish to the touch. Apprx 5"T x 9"L x 5"W.

125/200 Sold: $184.00

 Art Nouveau Candlesticks

207. Art Nouveau Candlesticks


Gold wash over silver art nouveau/transitional candlesticks have delicate stems and curvalinear bases. Each stem has a leaf accent. Wound around the tip of the stem are turquoise stones. Flower shaped candle holders have a small spike inside. Base is marked "Made in Israel, 925." Also marked on base are a set of unidentifiable initials inside an oval cartouche. Measures apprx 7" x 4".

100/300 Sold: $270.25

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