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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


Salvador Dali (Spanish, 1904-1989)

213. Salvador Dali (Spanish, 1904-1989)


Offset screenprint from enigmatic Surrealist artist features three spiky flowers. A spitting rain cloud sits in the upper right and quick ink figures cavort on the ground. Bears the signature "Dali" in graphite on lower left. Artist name and date, 1965, appear on lower left with edition number 240/300. Copy right sidney-z-lucas (upper right). Image measures apprx 26-1/2"H x 20"W. In gold leaf frame entire item measures apprx 33"H x 25"W.

100/200 Sold: $350.75

William Gropper (American, 1897-1977)

214. William Gropper (American, 1897-1977)


"The Summation". Artist's proof lithograph on paper. Character depicts a trial lawyer speaking to his intent jury. Rendered in teal, black, and white. A/P and signature in graphite on corners of lower margin. Image measures apprx 12"H x 21-1/2"W. In textured beige mat and silver and black frame, entire item measures apprx 17-3/4"H x 26-3/4"W.

150/250 Sold: $132.25

Steven Dohanos (American, 1907-1994)

215. Steven Dohanos (American, 1907-1994)


"State Fair". Woodcut on paper, framed under glass from this Lorain, Ohio-born artist. Wonderful image depicts a livestock contest at a rural fair. In the foreground one sees a still life composition of the prize ribbon, an egg, feather, and #20 tag. Image measures apprx 12-11/16 x 8-15/16”. Signed on lower margin. With pink liner, straw matting and wood frame, entire item measures apprx 22-1/2"H x 18-1/2". Verso has a tag reading: Print Club Publication No. 26, 1948, Print Club of Cleveland.

400/600 Sold: $632.50

Stevan Dohanos (American, 1907-1994)

216. Stevan Dohanos (American, 1907-1994)


"John Lennon", after a famous picture of him from a war protest. Charcoal on paper, framed under glass. Study from well known illustrator depicts in bold lines, a glasses wearing soldier in a netted helmut. Signed on lower right. Paper measures apprx 19-1/2"H x 15-1/2"W. In lavender mat and black frame, entire item measures apprx 29"H x 2-1/2"W.

300/500 Sold: $276.00

William LeRoy Flint (American, 1909-1991)

217. William LeRoy Flint (American, 1909-1991)


Man with Mustache. Charcoal on wove paper, framed under glass by this Cleveland School artist. Portrait depicts a distinguished gentle man wearing a bow tie. Upper right has a few compositional lines. Paper measures apprx 23-3/4"H x 17-3/4"W. Signed on lower right. In simple wooden frame, entire item measures apprx 24-3/4"H x 18-3/4"W.

150/300 Sold: $63.25

William LeRoy Flint (American, 1909-1991)

218. William LeRoy Flint (American, 1909-1991)


Barn Scene. Watercolor on paper, framed under glass by this Cleveland School artist. Pretty country scene depicts a large red barn and surrounding farm structures. Composition and palette are nicely balanced. Signed on lower right. Measures apprx 9"H x 10-1/2"W. Verso dates this painting to 1948. With striped wood frame, entire item measures apprx 10-1/4"H x 12-1/4".

200/300 Sold: $264.50

Franco Assetto (Italian, 1911-1994)

219. Franco Assetto (Italian, 1911-1994)


Blue and Yellow. Monoprint, framed under glass. Elegant abstract composition features organic shapes in blue with the right hand background in lime yellow. Some areas of blue are raised and textured. Numbered, 47/70. Signed and dated, 63, on lower margin. Plate impression measures apprx 13"H x 9-1/4"W. In linen mat and green and gilt frame, entire item measures apprx 24-1/2"H x 19-1/2"W. Lot also includes a book about the artist, Franco Assetto: anthology by Fabbri ditori.

250/350 Sold: $161.00

Willem Blockhuis (Dutch, 20th Century)

220. Willem Blockhuis (Dutch, 20th Century)


SoHo, NYC. Oil on paper, framed under glass. Painting depicts a set of doors in an abandoned building. The facade is marked with four columns and and over-handing fire escape. Rendering layered to emphasize the sense of ruin. Signed on lower right. Measures apprx 29-1/4"H x 39-1/2"W. In substantial wood frame, entire item measures apprx 42-1/2"H x 52-1/2"W.

700/1,000 Sold: $316.25

Antonio Frasconi (American, born in Uraguay, 1919)

221. Antonio Frasconi (American, born in Uraguay, 1919)


"The Dog and the Crocodile". Woodcut print from two pine blocks, on paper, 1950, framed under glass. Edition of 250 plus 10 on Zebu wove paper, printed by the artist. Fantastic modern image depicts a large crocodile and a smaller dog. Titled, signed and dated, 50, on lower right. Measures apprx 16-1/2"H x 11-1/2"W. Frasconi is well known for his production of children's books including his woodcut illustrations. With pink liner, straw matting and wood frame, entire item measures apprx 26-1/2"H x 21"W. Verso bears a tag from the Print Club of Cleveland, Publication No. 39, 1952.

150/200 Sold: $184.00

Leonard Baskin (American, 1922-2000)

222. Leonard Baskin (American, 1922-2000)


"Self Portrait". Four color lithograph on Arches Cover paper printed by Herbert A. Fox at Fox Graphics/ Editions Limited, Boston. Signed in graphite and dated on lower right, 1983, and numbered 200. Blind stamp of The Print Club of Cleveland on lower left, and artist's fox blind stamp on lower center. Paper measures apprx 10-¼ x 7-¼”. Verso has tag from The Print Club of Cleveland, Publication Number 63, 1985 as well pages with artist information.

50/100 Sold: $212.75

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