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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


A Japanese Tanto, c. 1870-1930

502. A Japanese Tanto, c. 1870-1930


Small oriental sword made from hand-carved bone in segments, depicting various figures interacting in a courtyard setting including buildings, walkways, clouds and birds. Black pigment accentuates the fine detail with hints of red pigment in reserved areas. Blade is of untempered, soft steel and is very sharp, apprx 14-1/2" L. Attached to handle is a red cord, through a pierced attachment. Measures overall apprx 24-1/4" L x 1-1/2" W.

450/600 Sold: $460.00

A Lot of Two Tantos, c. 1870-1930

503. A Lot of Two Tantos, c. 1870-1930


Pair of carved bone daggers feature carved figures, mountains and flowers. Carved in segments. Both blades are of untempered, soft steel. The small dagger measures apprx 7-1/4" L x 1" W. Larger dagger measures apprx 11-1/2" L x 1" W.

100/200 Sold: $230.00

A Carved Japanese Katana, c. Late 19th Century

504. A Carved Japanese Katana, c. Late 19th Century


Intricately carved bone sword in segments features figures detailed with applied pigments. Sword has a thick metal blade of untempered, soft steel. Overall apprx 29" H x 1" W.

450/600 Sold: $460.00

A Tachi Sword, c. Late 19th Century

505. A Tachi Sword, c. Late 19th Century


Impressive and intricately carved Japanese long sword, typically worn slung from a sword belt. Like the katana, the tachi has a single-edged curved blade. Sword features detailed figures in a landscape setting with flower design on lower edge of handle. This sword measures apprx 49" L x 2" W.

650/800 Sold: $690.00

Large Rose Medallion Planter

506. Large Rose Medallion Planter


Impressive Rose Medallion planter has a scrolling wooden base. White glaze porcelain has been hand-painted with pink and light green and gold floral designs. Four windows depict scenes from court life. One window shows two entertainers dancing for a pair of figures, with a scribe in the background. Another window shows the same entertainers performing for a royal couple. Third and fourth windows show an oriental vase filled with blossoming flowers and surrounded by birds and butterflies. Interior of this planter is painted with exotic goldfish and plant life. Planter measures apprx 30" H x 20" W. Base measures apprx 11" H x 14" W.

700/1,500 Sold: $948.75

A Baluster Form Vase, C. Qhing Dynasty

507. A Baluster Form Vase, C. Qhing Dynasty


C. Late 19th century Chinese vase is made from glazed porcelain. Blue vines are set against a white background. Accented with lotus blossoms and chinese lettering. Vase has a flared rim and is signed in blue chinese lettering on verso. Vase measures apprx 16" H x 9" W. Verso also has a sticker with the number 147. Provenance: ex-collection of Mr. Gordon K. Mott, Cleveland.

700/900

Impressive Satsuma Floor Vase, C. Late 19th Century

508. Impressive Satsuma Floor Vase, C. Late 19th Century


Impressive Satsuma earthenware vase features an overall design in shades of beige, navy, deep red and gold. Raised patterning detailed in gold. The figures of three men are visible on the front of the vase. Ribbon like feature has been added to both sides of the vase. Overall measures apprx 42" H x 16" W.

300/500 Sold: $184.00

A Pair of Japanese Gilt Vases, C. 19th Century

509. A Pair of Japanese Gilt Vases, C. 19th Century


Vases have scenes of a lovely woman dressed in a kimono. She carries a basket in her hands and looks back over her shoulder. Second vase features a scene with a royal woman seated in a throne with a flower-adorned sceptor. Remaining sections of the first vase feature a scenes of a mother bird drinking from a pond and the second vase has baby birds in a nest, both with various flowers and foliage. Vases signed with Japanese characters on verso. Each vase measures apprx 10" H x 5" W.

200/400

Japanese Carved Ivory, c. 19th Century

510. Japanese Carved Ivory, c. 19th Century


Delicately carved, small ivory depicting a snake eating a rat within a gourd shell. Much attention has been paid to the texture of the snake's skin. Applied black pigment has been rubbed onto surface to bring out the carved details. This piece measures apprx 1-3/4" L x 2-1/2" W.

100/150 Sold: $63.25

An Antique Chinese Condiment Set, c. 19th Century

511. An Antique Chinese Condiment Set, c. 19th Century


The box has a glass lid with an etched design that had been originally painted, however paint has worn away. The condiment set located within the box is composed of seven separate trays, each hand-painted with cranes and flowers. Each piece fits within the box in a certain order, forming a sort of puzzle. Upper rim is accented with gold. Overall the box measures apprx 11" H x 11" W. Includes a certificate of identity from the Hong Kong Art Group, dated 1977, certifying that this item is an antique.

250/350

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