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May 2006 Fine Art and Antiques Auction Catalog

Aspire Auctions, Inc.


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Lots

Antiquities
1-10
11-16
Russian Arts
17-26
27-36
37-46
47-56
57-66
67-76
77-82
Paintings
83-107
108-132
133-157
158-182
183-207
208
Works on Paper
209-233
234-258
259-283
284-308
309-333
334-358
359-383
384-389
Sculpture
390-399
400-409
410-419
420-429
430-431
Furniture
432-441
442-451
452-456
Decorative Arts
457-476
477-496
497-516
517-536
537-556
557-558
Art Lamps & Lighting
559-568
569-578
579
Fine Jewelry
580-594
595-609
610-624
625-639
640-654
655-669
670-671
Versace Watches
672-681
682-691
692-693
Fine Silver
694-703
704-713
714-721
Glass
722-731
732-739
Porcelain & Ceramics
740-754
755-769
770-784
785-799
800-811
Wedgwood
812-821
822-831
832-841
842
Orientalia
843-852
853-862
863-872
873-882
883-892
893-902
903
Books, Maps, Manuscripts & Photography
904-913
914-923
924-933
934
Carpets
935-944
945-954
955-964
965-974
975-984
985-990


Pair of Chandeliers, ca. 17th/18th Century.

457. Pair of Chandeliers, ca. 17th/18th Century.


A magnificent pair of possibly Netherlandish pewter and brass chandeliers. Crenelated corona above a tier of scrolls supporting single shaped endings on a baluster stem, supporting eight scroll candle-arms above a baluster body. Comes with newer silk shades. Apprx 36"T x 38"W. Possibly from the Severance estate, Cleveland, Ohio. Ex-collection: The Austin Company, Cleveland, Ohio. The Austin Company was founded in Cleveland, Ohio, in 1878 by Samuel Austin. The headquarters remain in Cleveland, Ohio. Austin operates through offices located in major U.S. cities and London.

10,000/20,000 Sold: $5,175.00

Impressive Fireplace Screen & Fender, ca. early 20th Century

458. Impressive Fireplace Screen & Fender, ca. early 20th Century


Two items offered together as one lot. First a French Rococo style fender. Two "C" scrolls supported seated cherubic putti, with long branch extending overhead. Wave and rosette pierced open panel connect the two, apprx 23-1/2"T x 47"L x 6"D. Next, an American style Empire piece manufactured by the M.L. Company of Philadelphia. Polished brass with silvered accents; classical head in profile and winged panther surmounted oversized paw. Pierced fan opens and collects in center bracket. Apprx 32"T, base 14"L x 12-1/2"D. Fan open, apprx 48-1/2"W.

1,000/2,000 Sold: $1,955.00

An Art Nouveau Jardiniere & Stand

459. An Art Nouveau Jardiniere & Stand


A marvelous organic stylized metal stand and planter with flower forms. Stand is very heavy, unmarked and alone stands approx. 22-1/2"T x 13-3/4"D. Planter approx. 8"T x 17"D.

400/600 Sold: $2,139.00

A Tortoise Boulle Inlay Tantalus, French, ca. 19th Century

460. A Tortoise Boulle Inlay Tantalus, French, ca. 19th Century


An antique Louis XV style tantalus with brass and tortoise shell inlay on ebonized wood rosewood. Bow front and small bun feet and inlay of brass banding. Interior with have tiered, lift-out compartment which holds 16 cordials and four stoppered decanters. With key. Two decanters do not match; with gilt decoration. Approx. 10-1/2"T x 9-1/2"D x 12-1/4"W.

1,500/2,500

An early 19th Century Embroidered Picture

461. An early 19th Century Embroidered Picture


A fabulous embroidered picture, ca. 1810, done in silk embroidery on a silk painted background, with hand painting on the embroidery as well. It is framed in a shadowbox frame with spacers to keep the thread from pressure by the glass. It is sewn in a variety of threads including silk, wool, and cotton. The painting as well as the needlework is exceptional in quality and preservation. Note the silk tassels on the lady's shawl. The sight size of the image is approx. 11" x 11". With the gold leafed frame the overall size is approx. 16" x 15-1/2". The frame is older and has a beaded inner rim with a ribbon trim and rope at the outside. It is surmounted by two "ears" at the top with cast rosettes at either side and a foliate top with a stringed instrument and sheet music scroll in gilt gesso. * Pittsburgh gallery

1,500/2,500 Sold: $1,495.00

An early 19th Century Silk Embroidery

462. An early 19th Century Silk Embroidery


A wonderful picture of a small girl entirely embroidered in silk thread. This meticulously embroidered picture, ca. 1810, shows a smiling child carrying a basket of fruit, shown in a landscape. A small dog peeks from her gathered up apron and another nips at her hem. She stands next to an intricately embroidered tree with vines and foliage and a forest can be seen in the distance to the right. Her bonnet is tied to her waist. This embroidery is done with crisp detailing an a great deal of skill. It is framed in an older 1-1/2" wide coved frame with a rubbed gilt finish. and a painted outside. The sight size is 11" x 7-3/4"; with frame the overall size is 13-3/4" x 10-3/4". This genre of embroidered picture were worked by women, most usually copying a painting or a print of a painting.

800/1,200 Sold: $661.25

Pair of French Bronze Figurative Candelabra

463. Pair of French Bronze Figurative Candelabra


Whimsical bronze putti mounted to the gilt ormolu stands with candleholders fitted for two candles. No marks found. Both measure approx. 11"T.

500/1,000 Sold: $632.50

Pair of Git Bronze Wall Sconces, ca. early/mid-20th Century

464. Pair of Git Bronze Wall Sconces, ca. early/mid-20th Century


Both cast bronze of Roccoco style, each with "S" armature with twisted design, catchers and candleholder, both fitted for bulbs; fitted for electricity, however the electric cord is cut. Each unmarked and approx. 15-1/2"L x 12-3/4"W.

200/300 Sold: $460.00

A Pair of Tall Carved Candlesticks

465. A Pair of Tall Carved Candlesticks


Carved candlesticks feature multi tiered design including fluted columns and stylized foliage; rest on square bases and bun feet. Topped with flared metal serrated gallery. Silver metallic wash. Overall measure approx. 29" tall.

300/600 Sold: $1,161.50

Pair of Large Carved Wood Candlesticks

466. Pair of Large Carved Wood Candlesticks


Probably from a Catholic church, these oversized candlesticks are of multi-tierd design featuring stylized leafs decorations and tripod claw feet; traces of gilt remained. Both measure approx. 32" tall.

300/600 Sold: $1,621.50

A Tall Spanish Colonial Carved Candelabrum, ca. late 18th/early 19th Century

467. A Tall Spanish Colonial Carved Candelabrum, ca. late 18th/early 19th Century


Candelabrum with a dramatic appearance of five branching out candleholders; carved stylized foliage design on the front, wood gessoed and silverleafed; wax drippings from extensive use add to a dramatic look. Hand wrought spikes. Faux marble finish on the base. This candelabrum measures approx. 34" tall.

400/600 Sold: $1,391.50

Elaborate Pair of Brass Candelabra, ca. early 20th Century

468. Elaborate Pair of Brass Candelabra, ca. early 20th Century


Impressive tall brass candelara with pierced body work. Possibly Eastern European. Each is fitted for seven candles; both measure approx. 30"T. Provenance: Ex Collection of the Women's City Club, Cleveland, Ohio.

200/400 Sold: $172.50

Wrought Gilt and Painted Wall Sconce

469. Wrought Gilt and Painted Wall Sconce


Decorative hand wrought wall sconce painted white with gilt outlines and accents. Fitted for six candles. Measures approx. 22" x 34".

100/200 Sold: $143.75

Wrought Iron Gilt Wall Sconce

470. Wrought Iron Gilt Wall Sconce


Hand-wrought gilt iron wall sconce in the shape of a rose bouquet. Fitted for electricity. Measures approx. 17" x 14" x 6".

100/200 Sold: $86.25

Pair of Brass Candelabra, ca. early 20th Century

471. Pair of Brass Candelabra, ca. early 20th Century


Three tier construction brass candleabra with scroll design. Tiers can be either lined up or moved perpendicular position. Each measures approx. 21"T x 16"W. Provenance: Ex Collection of the Women's City Club, Cleveland, Ohio.

150/300 Sold: $46.00

Pair of Brass Candlesticks from Warsaw, Poland, ca. 19th Century

472. Pair of Brass Candlesticks from Warsaw, Poland, ca. 19th Century


Beautiful set of matching Sabbath candle sticks in Petticoat Style. Made in 2nd half of 19th Century when Poland was under the rule of Russia. Constructed in three parts with top candle holder in a pear form and square base. Features a design of raised roses. Bottom stamped with imperial warrant of St. Petersburg, company name Norblin & Co. Galw (indicating silver plate on brass) Warszawa, with BR and 1139 A. Measures approx. 13" H x5-1/4" square at base. Provenance: Ex Collection of the Women's City Club, Cleveland, Ohio.

100/200 Sold: $189.75

Large Carved Turritella Agate Bowl, ca. mid-20th Century

473. Large Carved Turritella Agate Bowl, ca. mid-20th Century


Finely polished, footed carved agate bowl of irregular shape with soft curve sides. No marks found. The bowl measures approx. 7-1/2"T x 13-1/2"W x 15-1/2"L.

500/1,000 Sold: $718.75

Moss Agate Bowl Made for Asprey

474. Moss Agate Bowl Made for Asprey


Finely polished elongated bowl carved out of a large piece of semi-precious green moss agate, with smoky quartz and other inclusions. Slightly wavy edge. Due to the nature of the stone, there are three small hollow spots. Marked "Asprey" as well as the artist's logo on the bottom. Measures approx. 4-1/2"T x 7-1/2"L x 10"W.

400/800 Sold: $621.00

Antique Tapestry, ca. 18th Century

475. Antique Tapestry, ca. 18th Century


Detailed pictorial tapestry with figures, angles and extensive landscape with city view. Multi-colored wools and tight petit-point work. Image approx. 9" x 12-1/2", overall in gilt frame approx. 11" x 14-1/2".

100/300 Sold: $523.25

A Calf Leather Prohibition Case with Oversized Flasks, Designed by James Dixon for the Abercrombie & Fitch Co. New York

476. A Calf Leather Prohibition Case with Oversized Flasks, Designed by James Dixon for the Abercrombie & Fitch Co. New York


The natural calf leather prohibition case with two plated silver flasks fitted inside. The locking case has a leather handle and has top stitching. The interior is lined The interior of the case is divided into two sections, each in padded suede leather, fitting exactly around the flasks with screw tops. The screw tops have cork inside. The plain rectangular flasks are marked "Abercrombie & Fitch Co. New York Made in England, with hallmarks "JD&S" and other numbers stamped into the metal. The flasks each measure 12" x 8" x 2-1/4". The case overall measures 17-3/4" x 13-3/4" x 3". The black fabric covering of this piece has kept the leather case in very good condition.

700/1,500 Sold: $1,696.25

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