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March 2005 Fine Art & Antiques Auction Catalog

Aspire Auctions, Inc.


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Lots

Antiquities
1-10
11-12
Paintings
13-27
28-42
43-57
58-72
73-87
88-96
Works on Paper
97-111
112-126
127-141
142-156
157-171
John J. Audubon's "The Birds of North America"
172-181
182-191
192
20th Century Works on Paper
193-202
203-212
213-222
223-232
233-242
243-248
Furniture
249-258
259-268
269-273
Porcelain and Ceramics
274-283
284-293
294-303
304-313
314-317
Glass
318-327
328-335
Sculpture
336-345
346-350
Russian Arts
351-360
361-362
Estate Jewelry
363-387
388-412
413-437
438-462
463-477
Decorative Arts
478-487
488-497
498-507
508-517
518-526
Silver
527-536
537-546
547-556
557-562
Orientalia
563-572
573-582
583-592
593-602
603-612
613-615
Carpets
616-625
626-635
636-642
Books and Ephemra
643-652
653-654
Arcade Auction
655-664
665-674
675-684
685-694
695-704
705-713


Derby Figure, English, circa mid 18th Century

274. Derby Figure, English, circa mid 18th Century


Running figure of a boy representing "Spring". Sweet figure holds a bundle of faggots over his shoulder, with a berry bush at his feet. Hand painted porcelain with fine detail and gilt accents. Bottom illegibly inscribed, figure stands apprx 6-1/4"T.

200/300 Sold: $195.50

Samson Hussard, French, circa 1880

275. Samson Hussard, French, circa 1880


Charming porcelain figure of a mounted horseman. Finely painted figurine shows the rider with a formal military outfit on his white steed. Figure sits on a rectangular base decorated with gilt birds and the title "Pully". Base is marked on back with blue Samson crossed swords and stamped with the number L33/1C. Measures apprx 12"H x 8"W.

500/700 Sold: $230.00

Fine Porcelain Figure, circa Mid 19th Century

276. Fine Porcelain Figure, circa Mid 19th Century


"Autumn". Sweet hand painted, porcelain figure of a young boy with harvest basket of grapes. Figure has very fine detailing and gilt accents. Blue crossed swords, decorators number 19. in red and numbers 14. 752 incised on bottom. Measures apprx 5"H.

300/500 Sold: $322.00

Samson Napoleon Figure, French, Early 19th Century

277. Samson Napoleon Figure, French, Early 19th Century


Napoleon crossing the Alps. Hand painted porcelain figurine. Iconic depiction of Napoleon Bonapart depicts the man on his rearing steed. He wears his trade mark bi-corned hat and swirling cape. Base of grey rocks bear the words Bonaparte Annibal Karolus Magnus MP. Napoleon Bonaparte 1er Consul au Passage des Alpes and on other side, 9080. Rectangular base is neoclassical with gilt swags and egg and dart pattern. Bottom signed with crossed S. Measures apprx 12-1/2"H x 8-1/4"W.

300/500 Sold: $207.00

Four Samson Figures from Napoleons Army, French, early 19th Century

278. Four Samson Figures from Napoleons Army, French, early 19th Century


Lot includes four hand painted porcelain figurines of important men in the Napoleonic wars. Historical figures include Napoleon Bonapart; marshal Jean Lannes; general viceroy of Italy, Eugène de Beauharnais; and General George Lepic. Each has a brief biography on square bottom. Figures measure apprx 10"H x 2-3/4"W. Marked with blue crossed S. De Beauharnais also marked with made in GDR.

400/600 Sold: $414.00

Sitzendorfer Porcelain Works Dancing Lady, Germany, circa 19th Century

279. Sitzendorfer Porcelain Works Dancing Lady, Germany, circa 19th Century


Pretty hand painted figurine of a dancing maiden. She wears a maroon bow in her hair and carries a yellow rose in her hand. Figure wears a rococo dress with layers of different colored fabrics and purple shoes. Face painting is delicate and sweet. She stands on a scrolling base accented with gilt outlining. Measures apprx 8-1/2"H x 5-1/2. Bottom is marked with under-glazed blue S and crown.

450/600

Style of Meissen Vase, French, 19th Century

280. Style of Meissen Vase, French, 19th Century


Hand painted porcelain vase features a baluster form white vase covered with applied rose vines. Flowers are pink and yellow and leaves painted a gradated green. On sides two chubby cupids sit draped in cloth with tiny butterfly wings. Rim is softly wavy. Rim and foot detailed with gilt. Bottom marked with blue "H" painted decorator number, 44 and impressed model number, 294. Measures apprx 7-1/2"H x 5"W.

300/500 Sold: $184.00

A Three Piece Garniture Set, French, circa 19th Century

281. A Three Piece Garniture Set, French, circa 19th Century


Marked with a Sevres symbol on bottom of each with decorators name, "H. Birks" along with "France". A pair of baluster form urns on pedestal base with domed lid, ormolu details with matching oval center bowl. Each is hand painted and decorated with large vignettes depicting lovers with a dark green background overall. Paintings are signed "E. Froger". Urns apprx 15"T x 9"W handle to handle and center bowl apprx 9"T to top of handle x 12-3/4"W handle to handle.

2,000/3,000 Sold: $920.00

Pair of English Balusters, late 19th Century

282. Pair of English Balusters, late 19th Century


Set of porcelain urn shaped vases feature lions head handles. Bodies of vases are painted an overall gold with round vignettes of dancing figures and a lake side structure. Painting style is quaint. Forms sit on a square pedestal foot. Measures apprx 10"H x 4" at rim. An incised "S" one bottom, otherwise, maker unknown.

100/200 Sold: $437.00

An Austrian Art Nouveau Planter

283. An Austrian Art Nouveau Planter


Striking plater features a four lobed form; each section separated by a stylized row of floral anthers or berries and leaves in lime green, coral and blue hanging from branches. Overall planter glazed a soft grey-green. Scalloped lip. Marked J.D.D., Austria #4291. Measures apprx 10-3/4"H x 13-1/4"W. Provenance: From a prominent Cleveland Estate.

700/900 Sold: $747.50

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