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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
83-102
103-122
123-142
143-162
163-182
183-202
203-208
Works on Paper
209-228
229-248
249-268
269-288
289-308
309-328
329-348
349-368
369-388
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
580-589
590-599
600-609
610-619
620-629
630-639
640-649
650-659
660-669
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
740-749
750-759
760-769
770-779
780-789
790-799
800-809
810-811
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


Japy Freres Gilt Brass Figural Mantel Clock, French, ca. late 19th Century

497. Japy Freres Gilt Brass Figural Mantel Clock, French, ca. late 19th Century


An elegant Empire figurative mantle clock depicts a seated young woman offering her drink to an eagle. The eagle rests atop of the clock dial and an ewer decorated with grapevines is to the left of the dial. The porcelain dial features Roman numerals and hand-painted flower garlands and gilt accents. Gilt scroll handles are applied to the sides. The base of the clock decorated with gilt ormolu and hand decorated porcelain plaques and rests on scroll feet. Maker's mark behind the bell on the movement. Winding key included. Overall this clock measures approx. 13" x 19" x 6".

200/400 Sold: $402.50

Keuffel & Esser Engineer's 22

498. Keuffel & Esser Engineer's 22" Telescope, ca. First Quarter 20th Century


Keuffel & Esser, manufacturers of mathematical and surveying instruments, New York. In an original wood box with manufacturer's labels. Includes an original K & E tripod stand. The telescope is approx. 22" long.

200/400 Sold: $299.00

Antique Duck Decoys Signed by John Francis Henry Wyse, ca. 19th Century

499. Antique Duck Decoys Signed by John Francis Henry Wyse, ca. 19th Century


Both are signed on bottom in painted block letters and stamped into the wood below neck. Both are painted and have glass eyes, one has "feathers" incised into the wet pigment. Approx. 7"T x 16-1/4"L, approx. 5-1/4"T x 15"L.

500/1,000 Sold: $258.75

Another Lot of Antique Duck Decoys Signed by John Francis Henry Wyse, ca. 19th Century

500. Another Lot of Antique Duck Decoys Signed by John Francis Henry Wyse, ca. 19th Century


Both signed on bottom and stamped into wood below the next. Painted, one with wet-incised surface for feather illusion. Both have glass eyes. Approx. 7-1/2" x 14-1/2". Approx. 6-1/2" x 14-1/2".

500/1,000 Sold: $316.25

Ornate Esfahan Tray, ca. 19th Century

501. Ornate Esfahan Tray, ca. 19th Century


Large brass oblong tray with many decorative floral borders and central medallion with quatrefoil center. Arabic inscription surround the tray with artists in small cartouche. Signed by Ashrafzadeh and "Qalam". Approx. 20-3/4" x 13".

200/400 Sold: $161.00

An Impressive Silvered Tray, Persian, ca. 19th Century

502. An Impressive Silvered Tray, Persian, ca. 19th Century


Silver on copper oval tray with interlocking circular edge, raised above a chased center with ornate scrolled medallion with small floral background. Approx. 25-1/4" x 20-3/4".

200/400 Sold: $92.00

Islamic Metalwork Vessel

503. Islamic Metalwork Vessel


Intricately incised floral pattern. No marks found. Measures approx. 3-1/2" x 6-3/8" in diameter.

75/150 Sold: $23.00

Indian Bowl, Circa 1842 & Two Brass Items

504. Indian Bowl, Circa 1842 & Two Brass Items


Lot includes a large cup with overall hand chased decoration of scrolling flowers and geometric banding, approx. 3-7/8"T x 3-5/8"W. Shallow bowl with overall flower decoration and inscription in Arabic, possibly Urdu and Indian, circa 1842 as dated on the edge, approx. 8-1/2"D. Decorative bird on plinth with opening in chest, brass, approx. 4-1/4"T.

100/300 Sold: $28.75

Bronze Art Nouveau Bookends by H. Muller

505. Bronze Art Nouveau Bookends by H. Muller


Matching bookends of a woman in drapery with a Poppy flower bloom in her hair. Inscribed artist's name on verso, felt bottoms. Approx. 4-3/4"T.

100/200 Sold: $747.50

A Pair of Stone Composite Relief Images, British, Late 19th Century

506. A Pair of Stone Composite Relief Images, British, Late 19th Century


A Pair of Cast Composite Stone Relief Images, one depicting Dawn and the other depicting Evening, each framed in a fancy gilt frame, each with a small relief impression on the reverse painted black.The images have the "British Registry Mark" on each one. They are located above the little cherub's. The newest date that it is 1866. Relief size is 12-3/4" x 5", with frame overall 16-3/4" x 9".

500/900 Sold: $402.50

Antique Wooden Keepsake Box in Burled Walnut

507. Antique Wooden Keepsake Box in Burled Walnut


An antique wooden keepsake box in the shape of a large book. Sides are made from a rich warm brown wood with natural striations, lid, bottom, and spine are made from crotch matched burlwood. Hinges and escutcheon are oxidized brass. Lacking a key. Interior of lid has a mirror and beaded wood detailed framing, the balance of the interior is covered in a medium blue silk with gold silk cording trim at the edges. Overall 14" x 12-1/2" x 3"H. A very handsome decorative object.

300/500 Sold: $299.00

A Carved Wood Panel, ca. 19th Century

508. A Carved Wood Panel, ca. 19th Century


Carved wood panel with Island, flower design. With red pigment, black and gold accents, approx. 7"T x 32-1/2"L x 1"D.

100/200 Sold: $23.00

A Carved Fabric Stencil Block

509. A Carved Fabric Stencil Block


A carved teak wood block with image of flowers with floral border. Apprx 7-3/8" squared, height with handle apprx 5-1/2"T.

100/200 Sold: $23.00

Arts and Craft Stained Glass Window, ca. early 20th Century

510. Arts and Craft Stained Glass Window, ca. early 20th Century


Decorative window panel features a symmetrical design including curling organic forms with hand painted elements. Quatrefoil center is of deep red glass marked with a hand painted pillar in front of the sun. Overall blue borders marked with repeated dot and square design. In wooden frame, entire item measures approx. 35-1/2"H x 29"W.

200/300 Sold: $276.00

A Handsome Baton in a Presentation Box

511. A Handsome Baton in a Presentation Box


A handsome baton in its original presentation box. The baton shaft is of wood with a sleek black lacquer finish, 19-1/2" long. The top is a hand-worked relief knob in silver metal that is not marked; there are two pyramidical motifs, one surmounted by a small cross, surrounded by folliate designs, the top surmounted by a rococo cartouche with no engraving. The bottom tip is a simple rounded cap of the same metal, unembellished. The accompanying presentation box is covered in a brown diamond-textured paper and closes with two small brass latches. The interior is covered in blue velvet which has faded from light exposure. The interior of the hinges are covered with cream satin ribbon with frayed edges.

100/200 Sold: $264.50

Ivory and Gold Cigar Holder and an Ivory Parasol Handle

512. Ivory and Gold Cigar Holder and an Ivory Parasol Handle


The cigar holder is decorated with a pierced gold band and a gold insert on the tip. The gold band appears to have a European gold mark. The cigar holder comes in a vintage Tiffany & Co Paris silk lined box. Overall the holder measures approx. 4-3/4" long, and the box measures approx. 9" long. The flattened tapering body of a parasol handle features a carved decoration of a man holding a monogrammed family plaque. Metal screw at the narrow end. Without the screw measures approx. 9-5/8" long.

175/350 Sold: $120.75

Lot of Vintage Glasses & Opera Glasses

513. Lot of Vintage Glasses & Opera Glasses


Mother of pearl glasses marked "Carton" (approx. 3-3/4" x 1-3/4" x 1-1/8"); Frederick Bateman glasses, gold filled (4" x 1-1/4"). Also, spring action glasses with engine turned design (1-3/8" x 3/4").

150/250 Sold: $103.50

Rare Potter Studio Partial Desk Set, Cleveland, Ohio, ca. 1915-1924

514. Rare Potter Studio Partial Desk Set, Cleveland, Ohio, ca. 1915-1924


Arts and Crafts hammered copper desk accessories with carved ivory inserts of acorn motif. Includes blotter ends, approx. 19"L and ash tray with match holder, approx. 3"T x 6-1/4"L x 4-3/4"W. Marked "Potter Studio".

150/250 Sold: $92.00

Art Deco Letter Opener & Stamp Set

515. Art Deco Letter Opener & Stamp Set


Bronze letter opener with matching seal, in original box. Ends in relief with geometric flower and shapes. Both items signed "Guy", presented in original box. Opener approx. 7-3/4"L, stamp approx. 3"L.

150/300 Sold: $195.50

Antique Brass Candle Snuffer, ca. 19th Century

516. Antique Brass Candle Snuffer, ca. 19th Century


Scissor action candle snuffer stands on three feet, unmarked. Brass. approx. 6-1/4"L. Probablly English.

100/300 Sold: $132.25

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