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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


Japy Freres Mantle Clock & Garniture Set, French c. late 19th Century

466. Japy Freres Mantle Clock & Garniture Set, French c. late 19th Century


This French garniture has a gilded bronze base with a porcelain body. Body features a vignette of a young man proposing to a young lady. The front of the clock has roman numerals with a small cherub playing within. Flanking the timepiece are two small urns hand painted in bright blue and gold. A lantern is located at the top. Lantern has ornate scrolling arms. Clock measures apprx 18" H x 12" W. The movements within the clock are stamped with the name "Japy Freres & Co." Also stamped inside the movements is the medallion of honor. Accompanying the clock are two decorative sculptures. These feature an urn atop a gilded bronze base. Old Paris urns have additional vignettes of a mother with her child, and a woman teaching a child how to paint. These sculptural elements measure apprx 15" H x 7". W. Japy Freres was a well-known clock making company in France in the late 1800's.

1,000/1,500 Sold: $2,530.00

A Carved Onyx & Bronze Candelabra, c. 19th Century

467. A Carved Onyx & Bronze Candelabra, c. 19th Century


A grand bronze and carved onyx six light candelabra with applied gilt. Fern branches support urns with gilt drips. Bronze cherub supports center urn which is draped in grape vines. Apprx 27" T.

800/1,200 Sold: $661.25

Hand Painted Cast Horses, Late 19th Century

468. Hand Painted Cast Horses, Late 19th Century


Probably white spelter, the horses are hand painted with great detail in hair and shadowing of muscle and face. A red painted harness has a free form strap attached at side with pin. The end of strap is jagged. Framed in contemporary shadow box case. Horses measure apprx 10" H x 12" W. Glass case measures apprx 17" H x 20" W.

150/225 Sold: $149.50

Marble Art Deco Bird Bookends

469. Marble Art Deco Bird Bookends


Pair of creamy marble bookends carved into the shape of birds. Each bird has a tiny pair of inlaid glass eyes. Inscribed into verso of bookend is "G. 2221". Bookends measure apprx 6" H x 6" W. Minute attention has been paid to the details on feet.

150/250 Sold: $293.25

Early American

470. Early American "Bell" Brass Candlesticks


Pair of early American "bell" brass candlesticks have square bases with four square legs and curved design. Candlesticks measure apprx 9" H x 4" W. Unmarked and unsigned. Dated c. 18th/19th century.

50/100 Sold: $80.50

A Second Pair of Early American

471. A Second Pair of Early American "Bell" Brass Candlesticks


Pair of early American "bell" brass candlesticks have simple form with a rounded base. No identifiable markings. Each candlestick measures apprx 9-1/2" H x 4-1/4" W. Dated c. 18th/9th century.

50/100 Sold: $92.00

Mother-of-Pearl Inlaid Box, c. 19th Century

472. Mother-of-Pearl Inlaid Box, c. 19th Century


Wooden box features a mother-of-pearl inlaid design with flowers and abstracted shapes. A vignette on the lid of this box depicts a scene of a house within a forest. Parts of the house are accented with the mother-of-pearl. Also hand-painted with some lightly applied gilt. The interior of box is lined with rich purple velvet. Verso of box has a scalloped edge. Underside is lined with black paper. This box measures apprx 6" H x 14" W.

150/200 Sold: $212.75

Another Mother-of-Pearl Inlaid Box, Early/Mid 20th Century

473. Another Mother-of-Pearl Inlaid Box, Early/Mid 20th Century


Wooden box features a hand-painted flower design with mother-of-pearl accents. Lid of box is adorned with a large bouquet of flowers and a charming pair of birds. Edges of box are decorated with various wildflowers. Interior of lid has gold-painted flower design. This box measures apprx 5" H x 14" W.

100/150 Sold: $46.00

Attributed to Neyret Freres, Jacquard Woven Silk Tapestry, Late 19th Century

474. Attributed to Neyret Freres, Jacquard Woven Silk Tapestry, Late 19th Century


A black and white woven silk tapestry depicting an elderly couple playfully engaged with a young onlooker. Initialed lower left partially cover by mat, in period frame with remnants of what might have been an export tag on verso. Image apprx 17" x 12", framed apprx 25-1/2" x 19-1/2".

200/300 Sold: $126.50

Arts & Crafts Pumpkin Shaped Ice Bucket

475. Arts & Crafts Pumpkin Shaped Ice Bucket


Hand hammered pewter ice bucket in the shape of a pumpkin. The removable lid is accented with applied leaves and stem, opening to reveal a hollow interior. Overall height is apprx 11" H x 13" W. Verso is marked "Made in Italy, Peltro 95, Amano" with the image of a lion.

150/250 Sold: $161.00

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