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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


A Massive Marble Bust of Napoleon

502. A Massive Marble Bust of Napoleon


Large marble bust of Napoleon, rests on green travertine marble base. Base is carved with the name "Napoleon" and piqued in gilt. Unsigned. Measures apprx 23" H x 10" W x 10" L, with base.

1,000/2,000 Sold: $1,437.50

Bronze Bust of Napoleon Signed Colombo, dated 1885

503. Bronze Bust of Napoleon Signed Colombo, dated 1885


Large cast bronze bust of Napoleon features the emperor in military dress. Below the bust is a figure of an eagle. This piece is signed on Napoleon's left shoulder, "Colombo, 1885". Overall size is apprx 23" H x 16" W. Bust has overall patina due to years of outdoor exposure.

1,000/2,000 Sold: $3,220.00

Signed Bronze Bust of Napoleon, ca. 19th Century

504. Signed Bronze Bust of Napoleon, ca. 19th Century


Bronze bust of Napoleon is signed on the lower left side of the base, "Noel R. 1894". This bust is hollow and has a dark patina with white paint speck all over. Overall this bust measures apprx 18" H x 10" W.

200/400 Sold: $368.00

Twelve Porcelain Figures from Napoleon's Army

505. Twelve Porcelain Figures from Napoleon's Army


German porcelain figures from Napoleon's army. Each figure represents a different historical soldier. This army includes the figures of Dumouriez, Lepic, Kellermann, LaFayette, Exelmans, Bertrand, Ney, Murat, De Beauharnais, Lannes, Mortier and Napoleon himself. A brief biography of each individual is located on the verso, as well as a serial number and a porcelain hallmark. Hallmark is a blue "X" intersected by the letter "S". Each piece is also stamped "Germany" on the verso. All figures measure apprx 10" H x 4" W.

600/800 Sold: $1,753.75

Napoleon & Josephine, ca. 19th Century

506. Napoleon & Josephine, ca. 19th Century


A pair of portraits, hand painted over a printed image on either ivory or celluloid, artist signed illegibly. Both in carved ivory frames with details piqued in black pigment. Under glass and in Fine brass oval mat. Portraits apprx 3-3/8" x 2-3/4", overall in frames apprx 7" x 6-1/2".

800/1,200 Sold: $373.75

Hand-Painted Portrait of Napoleon on Ivory, ca, 19th Century

507. Hand-Painted Portrait of Napoleon on Ivory, ca, 19th Century


Hand-painted miniature portrait of Napoleon on ivory or celluloid under glass, with red velvet mat and decorative metal frame. Painting is signed "N. Delaroche". Image size is apprx 3-1/2" H x 2-3/4" W. Overall size, including frame is apprx 6" H x 4-1/2" W.

200/300 Sold: $299.00

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

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


Hand-colored engraving depicts Napoleon sitting on his horse. He is surrounded by a crowd of villagers. Engraving measures apprx 5" H x 4" W. Overall with decorative metal frame this piece measures apprx 9" H x 5-1/2" W. No visible signature.

100/150 Sold: $74.75

William Milligan Sloane; Life of Napoleon Bonaparte

509. William Milligan Sloane; Life of Napoleon Bonaparte


The Century Company, New York, 1896. Four volume set in 3/4 red leather with marbled boards and end papers, gilt tooling to covers and spine with Napoleonic insignia. Many b&w and color plates, internally clean with minor wear. Apprx 12-1/4"T.

500/700 Sold: $258.75

Napoleon in Caricature 1795-1821 by A.M. Broadley

510. Napoleon in Caricature 1795-1821 by A.M. Broadley


John Lane, The Bodley Head, London, 1911. In two volumes, three parts (six book total). Signed by the author and limited to an edition of fifty copies, of which this is number two. 3/4" green leather over green cloth boards. Gilt tooling on boards and raised banded spine with N and crown with bee. Clean and bright interiors. Apprx 9-1/2" x 6-1/2" overall. Vol 1 lists 13 color plates and 99 b&w plates. Vol 2 lists 11 color plates and 113 b&w plates.

500/1,000 Sold: $776.25

History Of The Captivity of Napoleon at St. Helena by William Forsyth

511. History Of The Captivity of Napoleon at St. Helena by William Forsyth


John Murray, London, 1853. In 3 vols with fold out map and engraved frontispieces. 3/4 leather with marbled boards and end papers. Lovely spines with red and black leather band inserts, five raised bands. Marbled paper edges. Apprx 8-3/4"T, each.

400/600 Sold: $241.50

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