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May 2005 Fine Art & Antiques Catalog

Aspire Auctions, Inc.


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Lots

Antiquities
1-10
11-17
Fine Paintings
18-32
33-47
48-62
63-77
78-92
93-104
Works on Paper
105-124
125-144
145-164
165-184
185-204
205-210
Sculpture
211-220
221-222
Russian Arts
223-226
Orientalia
227-236
237-246
247-256
257-266
267-276
277-279
Silver
280-289
290-299
300-308
Jewelry
309-318
319-328
329-338
339-348
349-357
Decorative Arts
358-367
368-377
378-387
388-397
398-402
Porcelain and Ceramics
403-412
413-422
423-432
433-442
443-447
Glass
448-457
458-467
Fine Furniture
468-474
Books, Illuminations & Manuscripts
475-484
485-494
495-504
505-514
515-524
Autographs, Photography & Ephemera
525-534
Estate Carpets and Tapestries
535-544
545-554
555-564
565-574
575-582


Airzilie and Freda Haitian Voodoo Flag

368. Airzilie and Freda Haitian Voodoo Flag


Drappo or prayer flag hand crafted from red fabric seed beads and sequins. Flag contains symbols or "veve" to invoke an Iwa (spirit). Flag bears names of Airzilie Freda and Haiti. Erzulie (or Airzilie) Freda is the loa of beauty and love; she is a complex spirit that represents the ability to dream, the artistic ability to create but also suffers and survives it all.  Backing is purple silk. Measures apprx 29-1/4" square.

150/250 Sold: $143.75

The Prince of Wales and Lady Diana Spencer Ceremonial Sword, English, 1981

369. The Prince of Wales and Lady Diana Spencer Ceremonial Sword, English, 1981


Presentation sword's blade etched with "To Commemorate the Marriage of The Prince of Wales and Lady Diana Spencer-29 July 1981". Made by Wilkinson Sword by Appointment to Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II Sword Cutlers. Only 500 swords made to commemorate this event. The full names of the royal couple are on the half basket guard; the grip is wrapped in metal chord with a silk tassel attached. Enameled crests of the family featured on pummel and bottom of guard . Measures apprx 39"L.

1,500/2,500 Sold: $920.00

Ebony and Ivory Ceremonial Walking Stick, circa 1835

370. Ebony and Ivory Ceremonial Walking Stick, circa 1835


Carved elephant ivory tip in form of a gripping hand with a round burst finial. Silver band engraved with four recipient names: L. Campbell 1835, C.F. Rowell 1877, A.W. Cilmore 1886, S.C. Gilmore 1908. Black ebony wood shaft and silver capped tip. Measures apprx 36-1/2"L.

300/400 Sold: $437.00

Dog's Head Cane, Continental, circa 19th Century

371. Dog's Head Cane, Continental, circa 19th Century


Charming cane is capped with a silver dog's head extending from a design of Celtic knots. Silver marked 800. Shaft of cane is black painted wood, no end cap. Measures apprx 34"H.

100/200 Sold: $178.25

Singing Bird Automaton, German, circa 19th Century

372. Singing Bird Automaton, German, circa 19th Century


Small brass box with fancy wire work top. Features a small oval hinged lid which, when a lever is pressed across, a tiny singing red bird is revealed. Mechanical bird chirps, rotates and flaps his wings. Measures apprx 1-3/4"H x 4"W. Comes with wind key.

300/500 Sold: $713.00

A War Bond Promotion Globe, early 20th Century

373. A War Bond Promotion Globe, early 20th Century


A large blown glass globe with an interior mechanical movement powered by the heat of a bulb. The bulb creates a shadow and reflection of a boat and slogan to buy war bonds. Apprx 17"T x 15"W. From the estate of Michael Hawkins, Sanctuary Antiques-Cleveland, Ohio.

400/600 Sold: $195.50

Pair of Wall Mount Sconces, 19th Century

374. Pair of Wall Mount Sconces, 19th Century


Pair of matching bronze wall lights feature double curved arms and a central torch decoration. Lights have moulded milk glass shades with designs of simple flowers. Originally attached to wall through gas pipe but more modernly outfitted for electricity. Each measures apprx 10-1/2"H x 11"L x 9-1/2" W.

250/500 Sold: $230.00

Pair of Brass Candlesticks, circa 19th Century

375. Pair of Brass Candlesticks, circa 19th Century


Pair of matching candle sticks with square bases and tri-knopped shafts. Bell shaped taper-light wells. Each measures apprx 8"H.

100/150 Sold: $63.25

Pair of Rococo Style Wall Brackets, late 19th Century

376. Pair of Rococo Style Wall Brackets, late 19th Century


Matching pair of wall sconces feature curving foliate or shell shapes. Two metal loops on back of flat top for wall mounting. Measure apprx 6-1/4"H x 4-3/4"W.

150/250 Sold: $80.50

Haitian Rum label, Lithography Stone

377. Haitian Rum label, Lithography Stone


Late 19th Century. Apprx size 10-1/2" x 12-1/2" x 2-1/2". Images for six color separations indicated in French written in ink.

100/200 Sold: $109.25

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