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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


J. T. Sangster (American, 19th/20th Century)

133. J. T. Sangster (American, 19th/20th Century)


A lot of two small paintings; one of a forest glade, oil on board, signed in the lower left, framed, board size 10" x 14", with frame overall 15-1/4" x 19-3/4". The second painting is an oil on canvasboard, signed in the lower left, framed, board size 8" x 10-3/4", with frame overall 13-1/2" x 16-1/2". This composition depicts a view looking through an open door of a barn to the other side.

100/200 Sold: $155.25

Leon Lundmark (American, 1875-1942)

134. Leon Lundmark (American, 1875-1942)


Coastal view. Oil on canvas, signed in the lower left corner, framed in an older Boston pattern frame, canvas size 16" x 20", with frame over all 23-3/4" x 27-3/4".

800/1,500 Sold: $776.25

Louis Frederick Berneker (American, 1876-1937)

135. Louis Frederick Berneker (American, 1876-1937)


"Evening Star". Oil on canvas, mounted down onto thick paperboard, signed in the lower right corner, framed in a period gilt frame, 9-3/4" x 8", with frame 16-3/4" x 14-3/4". The soft, dreamy allegorical figure stands atop a mountain, while a snow-capped peak is seen in the distance. The setting sun illuminates a billowing cloud surrounding the figure.

800/1,000 Sold: $575.00

Evert Moll (Dutch, 1878-1955)

136. Evert Moll (Dutch, 1878-1955)


Rotterdam Harbor scene. Oil on canvas, signed in the lower left corner, framed, 20" x 43" canvas size, with frame overall 26-1/2" x 50". A panoramic scene of the bustling harbor with tugboats, fishing boats and steamers.

2,000/4,000 Sold: $2,185.00

R. Way Smith (American, Cleveland, ca. 1880's)

137. R. Way Smith (American, Cleveland, ca. 1880's)


Forest landscape study. Oil on board, signed in the lower right corner, framed, approx. 20" x 23", with frame overall 25" x 29".

400/600 Sold: $161.00

A. de S. Spooner (Continental School, late 19th/early 20th Century)

138. A. de S. Spooner (Continental School, late 19th/early 20th Century)


"A Highland Loch". Oil on canvas, signed in the lower left corner, dated 1891, framed, 24" x 36" canvas size, with frame overall 28-3/4" x 42".

400/600 Sold: $356.50

Walter Emerson Baum (American, 1884-1956)

139. Walter Emerson Baum (American, 1884-1956)


"Study, Early Morning". Oil on canvas over paperboard, not signed on the front, titled, dated, with the artist's name in pencil on verso, framed, 12" x 14-3/4", with oak frame 14-1/4" x 17-1/4".

400/800 Sold: $989.00

Franz Krischke (Austrian, 1885-1960)

140. Franz Krischke (Austrian, 1885-1960)


Still life with clock. Oil on canvas, signed in the lower right hand corner, framed, 24" x 20", with frame overall 33" x 28". This lovely still life has an old-world flavor, including a pretty teacup and saucer on a piece of white lace, a teapot, a small globe in front of an open book, and the artist's signature device of a mantel clock in front of an unframed print tacked to a wall. Note the reflection of a window in the convex face of the clock.

1,500/3,000 Sold: $977.50

Jules Rene Herve (French, 1887-1981)

141. Jules Rene Herve (French, 1887-1981)


French street scene. Oil on canvas, signed in the lower left corner and again on verso, framed in a modern ornate French style frame, 13" x 16" canvas size, with frame overall 20-1/4" x 23-1/4". This is a fresh, contemporary impressionistic-style scene in a European city; in the center of the composition is a church with an imposing spire. Herve's signature works were scenes throughout Paris.

2,000/4,000 Sold: $4,255.00

Mary Susan Collins (American, Ohio artist, b. 1888)

142. Mary Susan Collins (American, Ohio artist, b. 1888)


"The Climbers". Oil on canvas, signed in the lower right corner, framed in a rustic finished gilt frame under glass, 28" x 33" canvas size, with frame overall 33" x 37-1/2". Provenance: Ex Collection of the Women's City Club, Cleveland, Ohio.

1,000/1,500 Sold: $3,277.50

Belle Hoffman (American, 1889-1961)

143. Belle Hoffman (American, 1889-1961)


An early Spring farm scene. Oil on canvas, signed in the lower left corner, framed, 25" x 30" canvas size, with frame overall 30" x 35". Provenance: Ex Collection of the Women's City Club, Cleveland, Ohio.

600/1,200 Sold: $603.75

Robert E. Motley (American, early 20th Century)

144. Robert E. Motley (American, early 20th Century)


Early Fall landscape. Oil on canvas over paperboard, signed in the lower left corner, framed in a gilt frame, 11-1/2" x 15" board size, with frame overall 16" x 19-12". A date of November 21, 1926 is written on verso along with other framers notations and a partial gallery tag from "Cohen's Inc."

100/200 Sold: $580.75

Ray Grathwol (American, 1900-1992)

145. Ray Grathwol (American, 1900-1992)


Winter stream. Oil on masonite, signed in the lower right corner, framed in artist made frame, 24" x 36" panel size, with frame overall 28-1/2" x 40-1/2".

400/600 Sold: $184.00

F. M. Lamb (American School, ca. 1905)

146. F. M. Lamb (American School, ca. 1905)


A very pretty still life with flowers in a Delft vase. Oil on Academy board, signed in pencil on verso and dated 1905, framed in a carved corner gilt frame with antiqing, 10" x 8" board size, overall with frame approx. 12-1/2" x 10-1/2".

100/200 Sold: $534.75

Emile Albert Gruppe (American, 1896-1978)

147. Emile Albert Gruppe (American, 1896-1978)


"Nymphs". Oil on canvas, signed in the lower right corner, also signed on verso, titled and dated 1932, framed, 30" x 36" canvas size, overall with frame 32-3/4" x 39-1/4". Gruppe was originally from Rochester, New York. His signature works are marine subjects around New England, but he is also known for landscapes and portraits. He developed a very modern impressionist style, having been influenced greatly by Monet. This painting's subject is one to which he devoted many other paintings; a dreamy sunlit scene in a forest glade where lovely nymphs are seen at the edge of a stream.

8,000/13,000 Sold: $16,100.00

Peter Koch (American, 1900-?)

148. Peter Koch (American, 1900-?)


A Spanish galleon. Oil on canvas, signed and dated 1925 in the lower right corner, framed in a newer gilt frame with a small linen liner, canvas size 30" x 25", with frame overall 34-12" x 30". This painting of a ship in a undulating sea with billowing clouds as a backdrop is reminiscent of works by painter and illustrator N.C. Wyeth.

500/1,000 Sold: $1,006.25

Wladyslaw Chmielniski (Polish, 1911-1979)

149. Wladyslaw Chmielniski (Polish, 1911-1979)


Horse drawn sled. Oil on canvas, signed lower right. Canvas measures approx. 16" x 20"; in a gilt frame with canvas lining approx. 21" x 25".

1,000/2,000 Sold: $1,897.50

Karl Muller (German, late 19th Century/early 20th Century)

150. Karl Muller (German, late 19th Century/early 20th Century)


A farmyard scene. Oil on canvas, signed at the lower left edge, also inscribed "Hamburg 1911" next to signature, framed in a large ornate gilt frame, 35" x 46" canvas size, overall with frame 45" x 56-1/2". A grand scale painting with a charming narrative. Several young soldiers are resting outside of a building and enjoying seeing one of their comrades help a pretty young girl carry a large tub of water. The composition is elaborate with many figures and various activities. Two soldiers in the background are beating a dusty jacket with a wand, while others rest in the sun.

5,000/8,000 Sold: $2,300.00

C. Cozzolino (Italian, 20th Century)

151. C. Cozzolino (Italian, 20th Century)


"The New Arrival". Oil on canvas, signed and dated "C. Cozzolino 1907" on the lower right corner, framed in a carved wood gilt frame. Image measures approx. 13-1/2" x 21-1/2"; framed overall approx. 19" x 27". The image features two women with a newborn baby in a crib.

200/300 Sold: $494.50

Unknown Artist (20th Century)

152. Unknown Artist (20th Century)


Profile of a woman. Oil on canvas, signed indistinctly lower left corner (H.H. Mu...), framed in a modern gilt frame, canvas size approx. 20" x 17", with frame 24-3/4" x 21".

150/300 Sold: $189.75

M.E. Rendell (Continental School, 20th Century)

153. M.E. Rendell (Continental School, 20th Century)


A farm scene with three children and a lamb. Oil on masonite, framed in a vintage gold-tone frame, 16" x 20" board size, with frame overall 24" x 28".

200/400 Sold: $149.50

Arnold Englander (American, 20th Century)

154. Arnold Englander (American, 20th Century)


Portrait of a man with a pipe. Oil on canvas, signed in the lower left corner (covered by the framing), canvas size is approx. 13" x 9", frame size overall is approx. 14" x 14". The gilt Italian frame and spandrel are new.

100/150 Sold: $120.75

 Nannis (American School, early 20th Century)

155. Nannis (American School, early 20th Century)


Portrait of a gentleman in a fedora. Oil on canvas, signed "Nannis 1928" lower left corner, canvas measures approx. 38" x 27"; framed in a bronze color gilt wood frame approx. 43" x 32" overall size. This somewhat naive-style painting of a gentleman depicts a man with a somewhat dapper air. He presents himself with signs of wealth including jewelry and an ornately carved chair.

300/700 Sold: $126.50

Unknown Artist (20th Century)

156. Unknown Artist (20th Century)


Portrait of a seated woman. Oil on board, indistinctly signed in the lower left corner with the numerals 946, framed in a new frame with a linen liner, approx. image size 24" x 18", with frame overall 31" x 25".

200/400 Sold: $149.50

I. J. Frank (American, 20th Century)

157. I. J. Frank (American, 20th Century)


Landscape of a path with distant mountains. Oil on canvas, signed lower right corner, framed in a Barbizon-style frame in painted gilt finish, 29-1/2" x 23-1/2" canvas size, with frame overall 36" x 29-1/2".

300/500 Sold: $195.50

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