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March 2004 Fine Art & Antiques Auction Catalog

Aspire Auctions, Inc.


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Lots

Fine Paintings
1-10
11-20
21-26
Decorative Paintings
27-36
37-46
47-56
57-66
67
Ohio Artists
68-77
78-87
88-97
98-107
108
Works On Paper
109-123
124-138
139-153
154-168
169-179
Sculpture
180-189
190-199
200
Furniture
201-210
211-220
221-230
231-240
241
Ancient Coins
242-251
Fine Jewelry
252-261
262-271
272-281
282-291
292-301
302
Objects D' Vertue
303-312
313-318
Silver
319-333
334-348
349-363
364-378
379-388
Porcelain, Pottery & Ceramics
389-403
404-418
419-433
434-448
449-463
464-465
Decorative Arts
466-475
476-485
486-491
Orientalia
492-501
502-511
512-521
522-531
532-537
Glass
538-547
548-557
558-567
568-577
578-582
Oriental Carpets & Textiles
583-592
593-602
603-612
613-622
623
Books, Maps & Ephemera
624-633
634-643
644-653
654-663
664-669


Irving Amen (American b. 1918)

139. Irving Amen (American b. 1918)


Woodblock print depicts a child playing a flute. Child is set against a bright orange background. A small dog tags along at the child's feet. Signed in lower right corner, "Flute Player & Dog, 24/100, Amen". Professionally matted and framed. This artist has exhibited in numerous institutions throughout the United States and even the world. Paper is 30-1/2" H x 15" W. Overall with frame, print measures apprx 40" H x 23" W.

50/100 Sold: $92.00

Neoconstructivist Watercolor, c. 1930's

140. Neoconstructivist Watercolor, c. 1930's


Neoconstructivist watercolor is signed in lower left "K.L. 930". This composition features an inverted triangle in lime green, with a red circle, blue square and various geometric shapes in pale blue and violet. Paper size is apprx 18" H x 12" W. With frame this watercolor measures apprx 20" H x 15" W.

50/75 Sold: $695.75

Bob Paul Kane (American b. 1937)

141. Bob Paul Kane (American b. 1937)


Large scale print by American artist Bob Kane is numbered 46/255. Lovely brillant shades of yellow, red, orange, green, teal, purple and pink accent the oversized flowers. Signed "Bob Kane, 1979" in lower left corner. Numbered 46/255 in center. This work is entitled "Fleurs Narcisses". Verso of image has gallery tag from Bonfoey Gallery in Cleveland, Ohio. Image measures apprx 28" H x 38" W. Overall measures apprx 39" H x 49" W.

150/250 Sold: $63.25

Mary Jane Moyer-Crosby (American, c. 1940)

142. Mary Jane Moyer-Crosby (American, c. 1940)


Watercolor painting by American artist Mary Jane Moyer-Crosby features a dark haired woman sitting in a garden. She wears a yellow gown and red shawl over her head. Several Arabian men on camels are visible in the distance. This painting is entitled "Rebecca at the Well". Signed in lower right corner. Image measures apprx 23" H x 12" W. With frame and mat this piece measures apprx 33" H x 19" W. Under glass and in a decoratively carved wooden frame.

200/300 Sold: $69.00

Don Bloom (French, c. 1956)

143. Don Bloom (French, c. 1956)


A set of two watercolors by French artist Don Bloom. These watercolors depict the streets of Paris. One watercolor depicts the streets of Montmartre, the other depicts the town gate at Amboise Touraine. Both pieces signed in lower center. Montmartre measures apprx 16" H x 20" W, image size. Amboise measures apprx 20" H x 16" W, image size.

150/300 Sold: $97.75

Lois Micklethwas

144. Lois Micklethwas


"See II", watercolor and gouache on paper. Verso is signed "Lois Micklethwas, Feb. 16, 1942, See II". This still life depicts a gray vase filled with pink and white tulips. Arranged at the base is a beaded purse and white drapery. Image measures apprx 19" H x 15" W. With matting and frame this piece measures apprx 24" H x 19" W.

75/150 Sold: $92.00

Signed Bull Lithograph

145. Signed Bull Lithograph


Hand-colored lithograph features a stylized black bull against a yellow and orange background. An enormous orange and red sun blazes overheard. Signed "DeCerles" (?) in lower right and numbered 137/275. Verso of image has a certificate of authentication from the Nouvelle Gravure Internationale of New York and Paris. Image measures apprx 18" H x 13" W. With mat and frame the lithograph measures apprx 25" H x 19" W.

50/100 Sold: $92.00

J.Giesfeldt, Contemporary

146. J.Giesfeldt, Contemporary


Watercolor image is signed "J. Geisfeldt" in lower right corner. Watercolor is entitled "Save the Whale" and depicts a large whale being used as a blimp. Attached to the whale is a large gun and a french flag. Image measures apprx 11" H x 15" W. With mat and frame this piece measures apprx 18" H x 21" W.

50/100 Sold: $92.00

Valverde Signed Lithograph

147. Valverde Signed Lithograph


Hand-colored lithograph is signed "For Austin, with patience...Valverde, '93". Entitled "Frida's Eye" this original lithograph depicts a circle with the face of Frida Kahlo inside. The circle serves as the pupil for a large image of an eye. Each side of the eye is flanked by a bar of yellow or hot pink. Signed and dated in lower right and left corners. Image has been professionally matted and framed. Paper measures apprx 18" H x 24" W. With frame this lithograph measures apprx 26" H x 31" W.

50/100 Sold: $57.50

Pair of Lithographs by Hoi

148. Pair of Lithographs by Hoi


Pair of lithographs by Indochinese artist Hoi feature abstracted village scenes in fiery shades of deed red, pink, forest green black and orange. Each lithograph is signed "Hoi" in the lower right corner. Smaller image is numbered 96/245. Larger image is numbered 195/?. Large lithograph measures apprx 31" H x 16" W overall. Smaller lithograph measures apprx 21" H x 21" W overall. Hoi is most well-known for his ability to combine the vibrancy and excitement of western art with the poetic tranquility of eastern art.

100/125 Sold: $109.25

William A. Carson (American) & Doris Szalay (American)

149. William A. Carson (American) & Doris Szalay (American)


A lovely watercolor on paper depicting an autumn lakeside scene, is signed "W. Carson" in the lower left corner. Matted and framed under glass and measures apprx 12" x 16". Image size is apprx 18-1/4" x 21-1/4" framed. This watercolor is stamped "Simpson's, order number 5137" on the reverse. An industrial city scene in mixed media on paper signed in the upper left corner by Doris Szalay. This watercolor is matted and framed under glass and the image size measures apprx 5-1/2" x 7-1/4". Framed size is apprx 13-1/4" x 16-1/4".

150/250 Sold: $115.00

Evan Quist (American, 20th century)

150. Evan Quist (American, 20th century)


A pair of drawings on wove paper are entitled "Carmel" and "Norman Ohio" in lower left corners and signed "Evan Quist" in lower right corners. Both are matted and framed under glass and the image sizes measure apprx 10-1/2" x 13-1/2", and apprx 18-1/2" x 22" framed.

75/150 Sold: $40.25

Helen B. Beck (American)

151. Helen B. Beck (American)


Etching by American artist Helen B. Beck is entitled "February Thaw" and is numbered 9/100. Set of two engravings are professionally matted and framed. Each features a wintery landscape with trees and snow covered grounds. Each image measures apprx 18" H x 12" W and is signed "Helen B. Beck" in lower right hand corner. Overall measures apprx 25" H x 31" W.

75/125 Sold: $109.25

Ink on paper, possibly by Tsugaharu Foujita (1886-1968)

152. Ink on paper, possibly by Tsugaharu Foujita (1886-1968)


"Sleeping Cat", wash on paper, signed in the upper right corner. Blind stamp on paper "N.Y.K.Line" with flag in lower margin. Paper is a tick wove type paper, possibly stationary. paper apprx 8-2/8"H x 7-1/16W, framed apprx 14-1/2" x 12-1/2".

100/200 Sold: $293.25

Hermann Junker, German, 19th Century

153. Hermann Junker, German, 19th Century


Watercolor/gouache drawing of a street scene at night. Signed "Hermann Junker" in lower left corner. (Last name is only marginally) This drawing depicts a man in patched and tattered clothing talking to a haggard gypsy woman. A young child kneels by his feet. Various baskets and barrels are scattered throughout the street. Image measures apprx 7-1/2" H x 9" W. Overall with frame this piece measures apprx 13-1/2" H x 15" W.

100/200 Sold: $189.75

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