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November 2005 Auction Catalog

Aspire Auctions, Inc.


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Lots

Antiquities
1-10
11-16
Fine Paintings
17-31
32-46
47-61
62-76
77-91
92
Works on Paper
93-107
108-122
123-137
138-152
153-167
168-182
183-187
Sculpture
188-197
198-206
Furniture
207-216
217-219
Finely Carved European & Asian Ivories
220-229
230-239
240
Snuff Bottles & Objects d'Virtue
241-250
251-260
261-263
Orientalia
264-273
274-283
284-293
294
Porcelain & Ceramics
295-304
305-314
315-324
Glass
325-334
335-339
Fine Silver
340-349
350-359
360-365
Decorative Arts
366-375
376-385
386-395
396-405
406-415
416-418
Jewelry
419-443
444-468
469-493
494-518
519-543
544-547
Books, Maps & Photography
548-557
558-567
568-577
578-587
588-592
Carpets
593-602
603-612
613-622
623


Nephrite Jade Carving of a Deer

284. Nephrite Jade Carving of a Deer


Jade carving of a reclining deer and a tower with onion finial on his back. Rests on a carved wood stand. Measures approx. 5-1/2"T x 5-1/4"W.

300/400

Small Carved Jade Brush-wash Calligraphy Bowl with a Stand

285. Small Carved Jade Brush-wash Calligraphy Bowl with a Stand


Double-gourd form small jade calligraphy bowl with carved out relief of a meandering vine with a leaf and a bat. This bowl was used as a brush-wash for calligraphy practice. Rests on a carved wood stand. The bowl measures approx. 1-1/8"T x 3-1/4"W.

150/250 Sold: $195.50

Carved Nephrite Jade Figurine

286. Carved Nephrite Jade Figurine


Another unusual carved figurine of a Chinese warrior with wings. The figurine rests on a beautiful carved wood stand. Measures approx. 4-1/4"T x 2-3/4"W at the widest point.

75/150 Sold: $235.75

A Pair of Nephrite Jade Boxes with Stands

287. A Pair of Nephrite Jade Boxes with Stands


Two small nephrite jade boxes with scalloped edges. Both on carved decorative stands. Measure approx. 1"T x 2-1/4"W.

75/125 Sold: $408.25

Utagawa Kunisada Toyokuni III (Japanese, 1786-1864)

288. Utagawa Kunisada Toyokuni III (Japanese, 1786-1864)


"The Green House of the Licensed Quarters of Prostitution in Yoshiwara". Original woodblock print diptych circa 1845. Maker's insignia is on the right and left margins, and on the top right corner. Each image measures approx. 14" x 9". Both framed and matted under glass. Framed overall measure approx. 19" x 23".

500/700 Sold: $345.00

Two Japanese Woodblock Prints

289. Two Japanese Woodblock Prints


This lot features two untitled woodblock prints depicting winter scenes in Japan, both with mica dust over image; red circle and black rectangular stamp with Japanese symbols are featured on both images. Both are attached to backing paper and measure approx. 7-1/4" x 9-3/4".

100/200 Sold: $63.25

Two Japanese Woodblock Prints

290. Two Japanese Woodblock Prints


Two color woodblock prints on paper; framed and matted under glass. Signed by the artist and the print maker in Japanese. Back of the prints signed illegibly. Images measure approx. 4"H x 6-1/2"W; framed overall approx. 9"H x 11"W. First image depicts a seashore at night with full moon in the dark blue sky. Second image is of a bay area with a bridge in the foreground, three sailboats, and a Fuji mountain in the background.

250/500 Sold: $126.50

Pair of Chinese Ancestor Portraits

291. Pair of Chinese Ancestor Portraits


Untitled pair of portraits of an oriental couple. Gouache on paper, not signed, both framed. Both images measures approx. 15" x 13-1/2", framed overall approx. 16-3/8" x 15". The older woman and the younger one wear almost identical costumes.

100/150 Sold: $97.75

Pair of Cinnabar Lacquer Vases, circa 20th Century

292. Pair of Cinnabar Lacquer Vases, circa 20th Century


A pair of elegant cinnabar vases depicting a continous detailed scene in three dimensional deeply carved lacquer finish. Both vases display courtly scenes. Measure approx. 8-1/2"T.

300/500 Sold: $563.50

Chinese Tiger Zodiac Seal

293. Chinese Tiger Zodiac Seal


Chinese tiger zodiac figurine on a decorated pedestal, stamp-seal, all carved out of green stone. Measures approx. 4-3/4"T x 1-1/2"W.

40/60 Sold: $63.25

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