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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


KPM Style German Hand-painted Porcelain Plaque, ca. late 19th Century

740. KPM Style German Hand-painted Porcelain Plaque, ca. late 19th Century


Hand-painted porcelain wall plaque. Plaque depicts a young lady in a formal dress; most probably after an original portrait. Painting is very fine and depiction is executed in near photorealistic details. No marks found. Measures approx. 7" x 4". Plaque is set into highly ornate hand-carved wood and gold leafed frame. With frame, entire item measures approx. 16" x 11".

1,000/2,000 Sold: $862.50

Eight Carl Tielsch Oyster Plates, ca. 19th Century

741. Eight Carl Tielsch Oyster Plates, ca. 19th Century


Eight plates, each approx. 9"D with seven oyster wells and fish head center well. Bottom marked with blue "C.T." mark and bird emblem, also with gilders marks. Plate colors include peach and pink on white ground with gilt accents.

800/1,600 Sold: $920.00

Blanc de Chine Bird, ca. 19th Century

742. Blanc de Chine Bird, ca. 19th Century


Grand porcelain of a bird on a tree stump with grapes on the vine. Unsigned or marked. High gloss glaze. Approx. 22-1/2"T.

300/500 Sold: $333.50

Aesthetic Movement Charger by Daniel Cottier (English, 1838-1891)

743. Aesthetic Movement Charger by Daniel Cottier (English, 1838-1891)


"Cloris", a polychromed Aesthetic Movement charger, in two pieces. Modeled after a poem by Sir Charles Sedley. Charger made by Minton, stamped on verso, painted by the design house of Cottier, signed on the back. Consigned to this auction damaged, but worthy of restoration. Approx. 15-1/4" diameter.

500/800

Hand Painted Ceramic Tiles, ca. early 20th Century

744. Hand Painted Ceramic Tiles, ca. early 20th Century


After engravings of 19th Century tourists, hand painted tile fitted to create a scene of a a dancer performing for English men. Signed in the lower right margin "Cabanas", each tile approx. 5-3/4", overall approx. 11-5/8", attached to a leathered board with tiled inscription in lower margin. Overall approx. 16" square.

500/800 Sold: $115.00

Antique Hand-Painted Minton Tiles, ca. late 19th Century

745. Antique Hand-Painted Minton Tiles, ca. late 19th Century


A lot of seven hand painted ceramic tiles, forming an overall vertical composition when alligned, with citrus fruits, branches, leaves, blossoms and insects. Each cast with "Minton Hollins & Co; Patent Tile Works, Stoke On Trent. E.W. B." on verso. Each tile is 6" x 6", overal when assembled 2'-6" x 6". Not mounted or framed.

500/1,000 Sold: $258.75

Moorcroft Hibiscus Vase

746. Moorcroft Hibiscus Vase


Bulbous shape-bottom heavy, with small foot and raised, incised large flowers on white ground. Bottom marked and signed with sticker. Approx. 8-1/2"T.

300/500 Sold: $230.00

German Lithopane Stein

747. German Lithopane Stein


A porcelain stein with a cast pewter hinged lid; with transfer printed multicolor pictorial decoration and some hand painted details; marked "Made in Germany" on the bottom in gilt. The theme of the decoration is maritime, and the lithopane bottom of the interior depicts a young woman and her sailor. She is holding a handkerchief up to her eyes and she bids her beau goodbye. 11" overall height, base is 4" in diameter.

500/1,000 Sold: $86.25

Hand-painted Sevres Style King Louis XVI Cabinet Platter, French, ca. 20th Century

748. Hand-painted Sevres Style King Louis XVI Cabinet Platter, French, ca. 20th Century


Azure Blue background with central cartouche featuring hand-painted portrait of King Louis XVI, after Francois Boucher, encircled in gilt flowers and bowed ribbons. Entire edge trimmed in fine gilt. Bottom features blue over glaze Double L Sevres mark and incised 1J. Approx. 11-5/8" x 17-5/8"L.

200/400 Sold: $103.50

Sevres Louis Napoleon and Hortense Portrait Cabinet Platter, ca. late 19th/early 20th Century

749. Sevres Louis Napoleon and Hortense Portrait Cabinet Platter, ca. late 19th/early 20th Century


Deep green background and ornate gilt decorations enclose two hand-painted portraits signed "D. Humbert." The portraits are of Queen Hortence and King Napoleon of Holland. Bottom is marked "Louis Napoleon Roi de Hollande" and "Hortense Reine de Hollande" and "Mre Imple de Sevres." Measures approx. 10-1/2" x 15" x 2-1/4".

500/800 Sold: $632.50

Porcelain Plate, Doccia, Italy, Circa 1760's

750. Porcelain Plate, Doccia, Italy, Circa 1760's


A Italian porcelain plate with a scalloped edge, molded in white porcelain with a clear greenish glaze, 9-3/8" diameter at the widest x 1-1/4" deep. Hand painted floral decoration in cinnabar, light blue, bluish/green, and gold. There are miniscule flecks of gold in the paste.

200/400 Sold: $345.00

Hispano-Moresque  Red & Blue Pottery Plate, ca. late 18th Century

751. Hispano-Moresque Red & Blue Pottery Plate, ca. late 18th Century


Round plate with deep well and raised center, decorated with blue iridescent polychrome with the symbol for the Star of David. Raised scalloped rim, all with medium brown luster glaze. Approx. 12-1/4"D.

800/1,200

Small Hispano-Moresque Pottery Luster Bowl, ca. 18th/19th Century

752. Small Hispano-Moresque Pottery Luster Bowl, ca. 18th/19th Century


Round bowl with small rim, decorated center with a bird, surround with flowers and dotted background. Pierced for suspension. Approx. 1-3/4"T x 8-1/4"W.

150/300 Sold: $57.50

A Large Polychrome Pottery Bowl, Grenada, ca. 19th Century

753. A Large Polychrome Pottery Bowl, Grenada, ca. 19th Century


Extremely attractive terracotta bowl, hand painted with large flower and two buds. White background with tin glaze glaze with blue and green tin glaze. Foot pierced for suspension. Approx. 4-1/2" x 12-5/8" diameter.

250/350 Sold: $299.00

Polychrome Plate, Talaverra, Spain, ca. 19th Century

754. Polychrome Plate, Talaverra, Spain, ca. 19th Century


Terracotta plate painted with classic Talaverra colors with Spanish lions with a tree. Small foot pierced for suspension. Approx. 9" diameter.

150/300 Sold: $115.00

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