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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


Islamic Wooden Carved Islamic Panel

378. Islamic Wooden Carved Islamic Panel


Lovely rectangular architectural detail of carved wood featuring designs with botanical motif and shell shaped frames. Top edge with a quatrefoil boarder. Measures apprx 6-3/4"H x 32"L.

150/300 Sold: $465.75

Inlaid Papier Mache Writing Accessories, 1840-1880

379. Inlaid Papier Mache Writing Accessories, 1840-1880


Distinctively designed papier mache pencil box, sliding drawer with gold interior, face of portrait has been chipped away, floral vignettes, and an intricate gold pattern throughout. Apprx 9" long. Inlaid Mother-of-pearl hinged box for holding jars of ink. Japanese style arrangement of flowers with 'bamboo' border on top and front of box. Small chip on front bottom. Interior has two small compartments lined with blue velvet. Lock lacking a key. Apprx size 5" x 5", hinge at 2".

100/150 Sold: $172.50

An Art Nouveau Silver & Ivory Clock, C. 1902-03

380. An Art Nouveau Silver & Ivory Clock, C. 1902-03


Birmingham silver mantle clock with silver marks of anchor, lion, date letter of "C" and makers stamp of "D.C.Co.". Classic Art Nouveau styling in silver with a green cabochon stone, bezel set on top. Clock set on carved ivory base. Apprx 9-1/4" T x 4-7/8" W at base x 2-3/4" D from front base corner to rear corner.

6,000/8,000

An Arts and Crafts Style Wrought Iron Fireguard

381. An Arts and Crafts Style Wrought Iron Fireguard


A fabulous hand hammered arts and crafts style fire guard of two andirons with curved brackets at the bottom that support a wrought iron rod holding a ring. The andirons also have rings in the center and end in four upturned basket type decorations at the top. Measure apprx 39-1/4" x 46-1/2" x 27".

150/250 Sold: $201.25

Model of a 17th Century British Ship of the Line

382. Model of a 17th Century British Ship of the Line


This 20th century model was custom made from the plank on frame technique just as the original ship was constructed. Most likely from Italy. The modeler used original drawings and prints as a source for historical reference. Assembled one plank at a time using select woods such as ebony, rose wood and black wood. It was in the 17th Century that Britain firmly established it's reputation as masters of the sea. Sits on a custom marble base, no maker's marks. Measures apprx 30-1/2"H x 32"L. Comes with custom crate.

500/700 Sold: $460.00

Eye Ball Lamp, after Angelo Lelli, circa mid 20th Century

383. Eye Ball Lamp, after Angelo Lelli, circa mid 20th Century


After the design for Arredoluce, entitled "Cobra", which was originally designed circa 1964. Modern table lamp with a silver colored frame seats a black sphere at the center. Ball with a conical indentation with faceted glass interior and small light bulb. Ball is loosely attached to rest of vertical shape and with round perforations around edge. Sits on a black drum shaped base with on/off knob, outfitted for modern electricity. Measures apprx 25"H.

600/900 Sold: $373.75

Pair of Quistgaard Dansk Denmark IHQ Candelabra, mid 20th Century

384. Pair of Quistgaard Dansk Denmark IHQ Candelabra, mid 20th Century


Pair of seven light candle holders. Cast iron joints separated by brass colored washers can swivel around central axis separated by brass colored washers. Feature round drip well bases and looped finials. Measure apprx 18-1/2"H.

150/250 Sold: $92.00

George III Tole Painted Tin Box, English, circa 1790

385. George III Tole Painted Tin Box, English, circa 1790


Fabulous drum shaped metal box with hinged lid. Round lid features a 3/4 portrait of a young man with pursed lips as though whistling. Sides and bottom are black. Marked No. 29 on bottom. Measures apprx 2-1/2"H x 5-1/8"W.

1,000/1,500 Sold: $977.50

Classical Form Painted Thermometer, French, circa 19th Century

386. Classical Form Painted Thermometer, French, circa 19th Century


Wonderful wall mount thermometer in cast metal. Features a woman's head capital crowning vertical form body with an ormolu mountings of a sun face, swags and a terminal tapering finial. Thermometer with red liquid and Fahrenheit and degree Réaumur scales. Provanance: Purchased from Zane Moss Antiques, New York City. Measures apprx 20"L.

600/800

Neoclassical Looking Glass, Italian, circa 1780-1800

387. Neoclassical Looking Glass, Italian, circa 1780-1800


Formal oval wall mirror gilded gesso on carved pine. Neoclassical style mirror with elegant extensions above and below featuring typical elements such as swags and tassels. Purchased from Shaker Square Antiques, Cleveland, Ohio. Measures apprx 51-1/2"H x 18-1/2"W.

2,000/3,000

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