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November 2004 Fine Arts & Antiques Auction Catalog

Aspire Auctions, Inc.


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Lots

Antiquities
1-10
11-14
Paintings
15-29
30-44
45-59
60-74
75-89
90-102
Works on Paper
103-122
123-142
143-162
163-182
183-202
203
Russian Enamel & Sterling Silver
204-218
219-233
234-248
249-263
264-278
Sculpture
279-288
Porcelain & Ceramics
289-303
304-318
319-333
334-348
349-361
Glass
362-371
372-381
382-387
Fine Jewelry
388-397
398-407
408-417
418-427
428-437
438-447
448-455
Furniture
456-465
466-475
476-480
Lighting
481-490
491-500
501
Napoleonic Collection: Books, Sculpture & Art
502-511
512-521
522-524
Decorative Arts
525-539
540-554
555-569
570-584
585-597
Orientalia
598-607
608-617
618-627
628-637
638-642
Estate Oriental Carpets
643-652
653-662
663-672
673-674
Books, Maps & Manuscripts
675-684
685-694
695-704
705-714
715-724
725-733
Ephemera, Autographs & Photography
734-743
744-745


Napoleon in Exile; or A Voice from St. Helena by Barry E. O'Meara

512. Napoleon in Exile; or A Voice from St. Helena by Barry E. O'Meara


W. Simpkin and R. Marshall, London 1822. Third edition. Two volumes, 3/4 leather with marbled boards. 512 pgs and 542 pgs. Engraved frontispieces and one engraving each in body. Spine with beautiful tooling and black leather title inserts. Apprx 8-1/2" x 5-1/2".

100/200 Sold: $143.75

Bust of Napoleon, ca. Late 19th/Early 20th Century

513. Bust of Napoleon, ca. Late 19th/Early 20th Century


Bust of Napoleon I is attached to a faux-marble base. Verso of this bust is inscribed "Made in France". Overall size, with base is apprx 10-1/2" H x 4-1/4" W. This rendition of Napoleon shows the emperor dressed in a military style jacket with cravat. Either marble or alabaster.

100/200 Sold: $166.75

Two Busts of Napoleon, ca. 20th Century

514. Two Busts of Napoleon, ca. 20th Century


The first bust is made from gold painted wood and attached to a faux-marble base. Napoleon is dressed in full military regalia. Verso of base has a sticker reading "Borghese". This bust measures apprx 10-1/4" H x 5-1/2" W. The second bust is a parian bust depicting Napoleon dressed as a Roman god, with robe and laurel leaf crown. He is joined by an eagle. The underside of this piece is marked with three blue lines and the number 13. Overall size, with wooden base is apprx 13" H x 6-1/2" W.

50/100 Sold: $408.25

Hand-Painted Figure of Napoleon

515. Hand-Painted Figure of Napoleon


Hand-painted figure of Napoleon, possibly Royal Doulton. This figure is dressed in a full-length coat and has a stern expression on his face. Verso of base is marked with the image of beige crown as well as the number 6142. Overall size is apprx 5-3/4" H x 1-3/4" W.

75/125 Sold: $97.75



516. "Napoleon I at St. Helena" Etching, ca. 19th Century


Black and white etching depicts a posthumous image of Napoleon I. This piece has been copied after the original by John Gibbs. Lower right corner is marked "Dave & Son Lithrs to the Queen". The title of this etching, "Napoleon the First at St. Helena" is located in lower center along with the text reading "From the original painting, taken immediately after death by Captain Ibbetson, R.E. Now in the possession of the Reve. I.P. Pitcairn, M.A. Rector of Longsight". Plate size measures apprx 10" H x 11-3/4" W. Overall all size of etching, with frame and mat is apprx 20-1/2" H x 21" W.

100/150 Sold: $86.25

Limoges Porcelain Bust of Napoleon

517. Limoges Porcelain Bust of Napoleon


This porcelain bust of Napoleon Boneparte by Limoges depicts the ruler in a royal blue coat with gold lapels. The interior of the pedestal base is marked with the green Limoges hallmark, as well as numbered 1800. Bust measures apprx 4-3/4" H x 3-1/4" W.

50/100 Sold: $109.25



518. "L'Inspection" Hand Colored Drawing, ca. 19th Century


Hand-colored drawing is entitled "L'Inspection" or, "The Inspection". This drawing depicts Napoleon I standing before his troops. The title is located in the lower center area of the page. Paper size is apprx 6" H x 8-3/4" W. Drawing is enclosed in a green silk mat. With mat and frame this piece measures apprx 11" H x 13-1/2" W.

150/200 Sold: $293.25



519. "True Portrait of the Conqueror"


"Hieroglyphic Head", Italian Version, ca. December 1813. After G.M. Volzis famous German caricature "Triumph of The Year 1813- to the Germans for the New Year". Plate size is apprx 6-1/4" H x 4-1/2" W. Overall size of this piece with frame is apprx 9" H x 7-1/2" W.

75/125 Sold: $212.75

Hand-Colored Engraving of Napoleon I, ca. Late 19th Century

520. Hand-Colored Engraving of Napoleon I, ca. Late 19th Century


Hand-colored engraving of Napoleon I may be from a larger volume containing different images of the ruler. This particular engraving depicts the Imperial uniform. Paper size is apprx 10" H x 6" W. With gold painted wooden frame this piece measures apprx 15" H x 11" W.

50/100 Sold: $46.00

Hand-Colored Engraving of Napoleon, ca. Late 19th Century

521. Hand-Colored Engraving of Napoleon, ca. Late 19th Century


Hand-colored image of Napoleon features the ruler dressed in military clothing and standing with his arms crossed. Image is inscribed "Napoleon Bonaparte, Designed & Engraved by Duplessis Bertaux". Image size is apprx 4" H x 2-1/2" W. With frame this piece measures apprx 8" H x 6" W.

75/125 Sold: $40.25

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