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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


Thomas U. Benton (American, Contemporary)

205. Thomas U. Benton (American, Contemporary)


"Silhouette". Silkscreen on paper, framed under glass. Features fractured shapes of silver circles and maroon hills. Image measures apprx 31-3/4" square. Numbered 62/100, signed and dated 78 in graphite on lower margin. Blind stamps in both corners; collection number, 602, on lower right.

150/300 Sold: $92.00

Leonid Straganof  (Russian, Contemporary)

206. Leonid Straganof (Russian, Contemporary)


"Exodus". Series of three etchings on paper. Whimsical images depict the travels and miracles of the Jews' journey out of Egypt into the desert. Titled, dated, 1999, numbered (20/100, 21/100, 18/ 40), measured, and signed in graphite on bottom margin. Versos (II and III) bear three stamps: Straganof Leonid Fecit, Print a la Pouple, Printed by A Mikhailov. Plate impressions for I and II measures apprx 10-1/2"H x 15-3/4"W, for III, apprx 9-1/2"H x 15-1/4"W. Papers measure apprx 15-1/2"H x 21"W.

400/800 Sold: $103.50

Harold Altman (American, 1924-2003)

207. Harold Altman (American, 1924-2003)


"Couple II" A/P. Color lithograph on paper, framed under glass. Vertical image depicts a pair of figures walking on a densely wooded park path. Titled and signed on lower margin. Image measures apprx 29-1/2"H x 19-1/4"W. In triple mats and wood frame, entire item measures apprx 40"H x 28-1/2"W.

150/300 Sold: $299.00

Alex Martonhegyi (American, Contemporary)

208. Alex Martonhegyi (American, Contemporary)


Autumn landscape with barns. Pastel on paper framed under glass. Pretty country scene depicts a stance of thin trees and farm structures under a brilliant azure sky. Nicely rendered, slightly impressionistic. Signed on bottom right with date, '75.

100/200 Sold: $80.50

Gladys Emerson Cook (American 1899-1976)

209. Gladys Emerson Cook (American 1899-1976)


Cat Portrait. Charcoal drawing on paper. The cat drawing belonged to writer and and author Hettie Gray Baker. The sitter was a rather well known award winning cat in the 1950's. She is named "Mikado of Fleet". Measures apprx 10-1/2"H x 8-3/4"H. In white mat and gilt frame, entire item measures apprx 20-1/2"H x 17-3/4"W.

200/300 Sold: $264.50

Guy de Neyrac (French, 20th Century)

210. Guy de Neyrac (French, 20th Century)


Pair of scenes from French city life, circa 1950. Watercolor with pen on paper, framed under glass. 1) View of the Seine features a small stone bridge and small structures on the bank. Figures stroll though the scene. Titled "Le Petit Pont" on lower left and signed lower right. 2) Busy street depiction is filled with figures and cafe umbrellas with the spire of Basilica du Sacre Coeur rising in the background . Titled on lower left, "Place du Tertre, Montmartre". Signed lower right. Images measures apprx 17"H x 23-1/4"W. In double mats and wood frames, entire items measures apprx 29"H x 34-1/2"W. Both very nicely done.

200/400 Sold: $575.00

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