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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


Intricately Carved Ivory Tusk, Chinese, ca. 19th Century

843. Intricately Carved Ivory Tusk, Chinese, ca. 19th Century


Tea-stained ivory intricately cut into a dynamic scene of a dragon spitting fire with a lot of people around. Bottom marked with an artist's mark. Overall measures approx. 20-1/2" tall; rests on a carved wood stand.

1,500/3,000 Sold: $2,530.00

A Carved Hornbill Scull, ca. 19th Century

844. A Carved Hornbill Scull, ca. 19th Century


This is a 19th Century hand-carved hornbill skull from China. It features hand-carved figures in a landscape with trees and a building. Measures approx. 4"T x 7-1/2"L x 2-1/2"W.

400/800 Sold: $931.50

A Finely Carved Ivory Geisha

845. A Finely Carved Ivory Geisha


Japanese, ca. late 19th Century. Signed with lacquered seal and removable umbrella. Applied pigments. Ornately carved kimono. Approx. 8"T.

600/800 Sold: $862.50

A Large Carved Temple Figure, Chinese, ca. 16th-17th Century, Ming Dynasty

846. A Large Carved Temple Figure, Chinese, ca. 16th-17th Century, Ming Dynasty


Large carved seated figure, probably a scholar. Painted gesso over carved wood structure. Figure in long robes with stylized face, ears and hair. Evidence of gold on hair ornament and clothing. Apprx 33"T. With carved "slot" in back, probably part of a larger carved structure. Purchased from I.M. Chait Gallery,Beverly Hills.

1,000/2,000 Sold: $402.50

Ganesh Statue, Tibetian, ca. 19th Century

847. Ganesh Statue, Tibetian, ca. 19th Century


Bronze gilt and polychrome figure of a six-armed Ganesh sitting on a round pedestal upon which his vehicle, the weasel, is climbing. He wears tantric jewels and crown, in each hand he carries an attribute. Measures approx. 12"H.

250/500 Sold: $437.00

Rattanakosin Style Seated Buddha, Thailand, ca. 19th Century

848. Rattanakosin Style Seated Buddha, Thailand, ca. 19th Century


Bronze seated Buddha depicted in a lotus pose, wearing an elaborate headdress. Rests on a double pedestal. Measures approx. 20" x 8" at the widest point.

250/500 Sold: $69.00

Early 20th Century Bronze Seated Quan Yin

849. Early 20th Century Bronze Seated Quan Yin


An early 20th Century Bronze Seated Quan Yin, with brown patina and dusty surface, not marked, approx. 11" T x 7-1/2" W x 5-1/2" D.

200/400 Sold: $299.00

Pair of Celadon Candleholders, Sung Dynasty, Chinese, Circa 12th/13th Century

850. Pair of Celadon Candleholders, Sung Dynasty, Chinese, Circa 12th/13th Century


Very nice pair of an early celadon candleholders or vases are of bulbous form with a long slender neck with a ruffled detail. Not marked. Measures approx. 10"T.

400/600 Sold: $126.50

Chinese Celadon Funerary Urn, ca. 12th/13th Century

851. Chinese Celadon Funerary Urn, ca. 12th/13th Century


Thick earthenware celadon funerary vase of a bulbous form with a long ribbed neck and a riffle decoration on shoulders; the vase was embellished with the addition of hand modeled dragon. Measures approx. 10-1/2" tall.

300/600 Sold: $184.00

Chinese Celadon Funerary Vase, ca. 12th/13th Century

852. Chinese Celadon Funerary Vase, ca. 12th/13th Century


A very nice example of Chinese celadon funerary vase with a long ribbed neck embellished with a hand modeled dragon and twelve humans, as well as a small turtle. Nice thick earthenware; not marked. Measures approx. 16" tall.

600/800 Sold: $201.25

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