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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


A Dutch Linen Press, C. 1780

178. A Dutch Linen Press, C. 1780


A large linen press of, probably oak, two chamford doors with original hardware and lock and key set. On a sanitary base with square feet. There are two original shelves and a hidden compartment under the bottom shelf. Very primitive and massive. Apprx 72"H x 59-1/2" x 19"D.

2,000/2,500

A Victorian Entrance Door, C. 1910

179. A Victorian Entrance Door, C. 1910


An impressive oak door with beveled and leaded glass with a center star which is wheel cut. One side painted the other with varnish which has a nice patina. The door can easily be cut down to fit a smaller doorway. Does not have door knobs, old brass fitting is attached to door along with an old slide lock. Original hinges. Apprx 89-1/2" x 40"W

2,200/2,500

A French Oak Farm Table, C. 19th Century

180. A French Oak Farm Table, C. 19th Century


A primitive farm table with large simple turned legs with gently worn top, constant with age and use. Table top corners and edges are worn down to a bevel. Rich golden patina. Solid construction of French origin. 31-1/2"H x 72"L x 39-1/2"W.

1,500/1,800

English Sideboard, c. 1832

181. English Sideboard, c. 1832


A lovely three drawer sideboard standing on slender legs. The central narrow drawer is flanked by two deeper drawers, all with brass pulls. The brasses have back-plates in circular form decorated with an urn and rope trim. Bail handles of conforming shape attached on each side to the back. These pulls do not appear to be original. The drawers are banded. Measures apprx 32" h x 21"d x 42"w and it dates circa 1832.

1,800/2,500 Sold: $1,725.00

A Louis XVth Style Marquetry Commode, Late 20th Century

182. A Louis XVth Style Marquetry Commode, Late 20th Century


Reproduction Louis XV commode has French-styled brass appointments on all four corners, bottom center of front and all four legs. It is made from budrose with exotic wood inlay and has ormolu back-plates and filled brass ring pulls. The front of the commode has a musical theme with instruments and musical notes. Beveled rose-colored marble top. Legs ending in gilt "paw" sabots. Both drawers pull out and the bottom drawer can be locked with brass key. Apprx 34"H x 42"W x 19-1/8"D.

1,900/2,200 Sold: $2,185.00

A Lovely Chest of Drawers

183. A Lovely Chest of Drawers


A mahogany chest of two short drawers over two long drawers on bracket feet. Each drawer has a brass pull and brass escutcheon. Keys are also included. Measures apprx 35-1/4" x 35-1/2" x 18".

800/1,200 Sold: $575.00

A Pair of Mies Van der Rohe Tubular-Steel Armchairs

184. A Pair of Mies Van der Rohe Tubular-Steel Armchairs


The German born Mies Van der Rohe (1886-1969) was a well known architect, also known for his simple and elegant furniture. This pair of polished stainless steel chairs with sage green suede cushions were produced by the well-known Knoll Furniture Company of Chicago. They reflect many features of his work including careful proportions and a functionalist design of austere elegance. These chairs are apprx 33-1/2" x 34" x 25-1/2". There is a sticker on the verso of one cushion indicating that these were completed on July 27, 1978 by the Knoll Furniture Company for the National City Bank of Chicago. On verso of the other chair is an inventory number sticker.

1,500/2,000 Sold: $1,150.00

Another Pair of Mies Van der Rohe Chairs

185. Another Pair of Mies Van der Rohe Chairs


The German born Mies Van der Rohe (1886-1969) was a well known architect, also known for his simple and elegant furniture. This pair of polished stainless steel chairs with sage green suede cushions were produced by the well-known Knoll Furniture Company of Chicago. They reflect many features of his work; careful proportions and a functionalist design of austere elegance. These chairs are apprx 33-1/2" x 34" x 25-1/2". There is a sticker on the verso of one cushion indicating that these were completed on July 27, 1978 by the Knoll Furniture Company for the National City Bank of Chicago.

1,500/2,000 Sold: $1,150.00

Large Three Drawer Sideboard

186. Large Three Drawer Sideboard


A sideboard with three drawers, all having circular brass pulls. The central drawer has two pulls, and both side drawers have one pull each. Both side drawers open to reveal four silverware compartments. The left drawer has a small metal plaque reading "Dunbar - Berne, Indiana". The central drawer opens, with a sticker reading "property of U.M.K.C. Inv. No.1650". Under the central drawer is a locked cabinet, flanked on either side by mirrored sections. On verso is a paper receipt, also indicating " Dunbar, Berne, Indiana. It is apprx 33-1/4"H x 17-1/8"D x 75-1/8"W.

1,000/1,200

Small Chinese Chest Drawers, C. 1880

187. Small Chinese Chest Drawers, C. 1880


This two drawer chest is apprx 32-3/4"h x 30"w x 19"d with upturned edges at the top. The top drawer has a large square plaque with an oval pull. The bottom drawer has a smaller round brass plaque with a brass ring pull. All hardware appears to be original. Inside the top drawer is red wax export stamp reading "permission customs 802", also with Chinese characters. The bottom of the stamp appears to have been rubbed off or possibly smeared when it was stamped. Both drawers are bordered by 11 brass tack heads. The apron under the bottom drawer is carved with a floral design. There are also carved stylized floral decorations along both sides.

500/800 Sold: $287.50

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