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September 2006 Fine Arts and Antiques Auction Catalog

Aspire Auctions, Inc.


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Lots

Antiquities
1-4
Paintings
5-29
30-54
55-79
80-104
105-129
130-154
155-161
Works on Paper
162-181
182-201
202-221
222-241
242-261
262-265
Sculpture
266-275
276-285
286-288
Antique Printwork and Engravings
289-303
304-318
319-333
334-348
349-363
364-365
Photography
366-375
376-385
386-387
Silver
388-407
408-427
428-447
448-467
468-487
488-490
Lighting
491-500
501-508
Glass
509-518
519-528
529-538
539-546
Porcelain & Ceramics
547-561
562-576
577-591
592-606
607-621
622-636
637-645
Fine Jewelry
646-670
671-695
696-720
721-745
746-770
771-787
Furniture
788-797
798-807
808-817
818-827
828-834
Decorative Arts
835-849
850-864
865-879
880-894
895-909
910-924
925-932
Orientalia
933-947
948-962
963-977
978-992
993-1007
1008-1015
Autographs, Books & Maps
1016-1025
1026-1035
1036-1045
1046-1055
1056-1065
1066-1067
Fine Clocks
1068-1077
1078-1087
1088-1097
1098-1106
Carpets
1107-1116
1117-1126
1127-1136
1137-1146
1147-1156
1157-1166
1167-1173


A Large Brass Jardinere

910. A Large Brass Jardinere


A large heavy brass jardinere from China, in the shape of a double-handled pot with three simple feet, the body incised with swirling dragons in clouds, and with deeply cast Chinese characters around the collar. The two applied handles are cast brass in swirling forms, attached to the body with copper bolts. The jardinere measures 13" in diameter x 7-5/8"H.

150/300 Sold: $51.75

A Pair of Cast Brass Wall Sconces

911. A Pair of Cast Brass Wall Sconces


A pair of cast brass wall sconces, in the form of a ribbon bow and hanging tassels, on which is mounted a spray of leaves and double French horn candle holders, overall approx. 16"H x 8-1/2"W, in bright lacquered brass finish with light antiquing.

50/100 Sold: $149.50

A Carved and Giltwood Girandole Mirror, Circa 19th Century

912. A Carved and Giltwood Girandole Mirror, Circa 19th Century


Probably French, soft wood carved and gilt in faint Rococo style. Two candelabra attached to the base of the frame, to reflect light into dark rooms and cast dancing shadows on the walls. Glass wax catch on each.

300/500 Sold: $402.50

An Oval Gilt Robert Adam Style Mirror, Late 19th/Early 20th Century

913. An Oval Gilt Robert Adam Style Mirror, Late 19th/Early 20th Century


Oval mirror with eight section of silvered-backed antiqued glass. Gilt wood construction with composite flower and leaf decoration. Surmounted with a fluted urn with two floral sprigs. Bottom has carved tassels. Beadwork and rosettes separate sections. Approx. 49"T x 27"W. The interiors of the Scottish architect Robert Adam (1728-1792) became so well known that the term "Adam Style" was coined to describe his distinctive look.

850/1,500 Sold: $575.00

A 20th Century Decorative Wall Mirror in the Early Georgian Style

914. A 20th Century Decorative Wall Mirror in the Early Georgian Style


A traditionally styled 20th Century decorative wall mirror, in the early Georgian style, measuring overall 45" x 26", in a medium tone wood with parcel gilt accents, with a swan neck pediment terminating in rosettes at the top, surmounted by a low plinth with a carving of a plume. The base is valanced with scrolled shapes at either side.

100/300 Sold: $155.25

An Antique Rococo Style Silver Metal Leaf Mirror

915. An Antique Rococo Style Silver Metal Leaf Mirror


Hand carved wood frame with applied silver metal leaf. Squared shape with shell motif at the crown, foliate swags at the sides and rococo details at the bottom. Approx. 38"T x 27"W.

800/1,200 Sold: $603.75

French Mother-Of-Pearl Opera Glasses

916. French Mother-Of-Pearl Opera Glasses


Mother-of-pearl clad opera glasses, with brass fittings, engraved with the name A.M. Joyce, the retailer's name "Louis C. Bernays...Little Rock" inscribed with black fill in the letters around each eyepiece. Glasses measure 4-1/2"W x 3-1/2"L.

75/150 Sold: $34.50

An Enamel Plate by Edward Winter (American, b.1908)

917. An Enamel Plate by Edward Winter (American, b.1908)


Enameled plate by Cleveland School enamel artist and author Ed Winter. Contemporary design of various shapes and leaves in dark maroon set over bright red white enamel background. The signature "Winter" is located on both front and back of the plate. Measures apprx 15-1/2" D.

100/150 Sold: $425.50

A Pair of Art Deco Bookends

918. A Pair of Art Deco Bookends


A pair of Art Deco bookends made from Vitrolite (opaque glass) in tan and aubergine color arched forms, 6-3/4"H x 4-3/4"D x 4-1/2"W.

75/150 Sold: $143.75

A Pair of Foo Dog Bookends

919. A Pair of Foo Dog Bookends


A pair of bookends in the shape of oriental Foo Dogs, bolted to brass bases. The dogs are clad in a gilt metal foil and heavily antiqued. The brasses are etched with foliate forms. Each is 7"H x 6"W x 8"D.

50/100 Sold: $172.50

A Pair of Gilt Finished Bookends

920. A Pair of Gilt Finished Bookends


A pair of foil gilt finished bookends, in the form of an interlaced geometric openwork pattern, with a swag and jabot overlay and with a stylized flame at the top. Each is bolted to an etched brass stand with floral decoration. Each is 9"H x 7-1/4"W x 7"D.

50/100 Sold: $368.00

A Pair of Chinese Figural Bookends

921. A Pair of Chinese Figural Bookends


A pair of Chinese figural bookends in the shape of lions or dragons, carved in wood with a metal foil coating and red pigment. The foil coating is antiqued with a reddish-brown glaze. Each is 8"W x 8-1/2"H x 4"D and is bolted to a plain brass base.

50/100 Sold: $51.75

A Pair of Gilt Eagle Wall Brackets

922. A Pair of Gilt Eagle Wall Brackets


A pair of foil gilt and antiqued wall brackets, the supports in the shape of an eagle with outspread wings, the shelves with notched corners and dentil ornamentation, 11"W x 6"D x 8"H.

50/100 Sold: $235.75

A Goebel Merkelbach Stein

923. A Goebel Merkelbach Stein


A glazed ceramic stein with a cast metal hinge made by Goebel, marked on the bottom "Goebel...Merkelbach...Handabreit...W. Germany". A reproduction of the one originally made ca. 1900. 9"H x 3-1/2" diameter at the widest. The stein is made in the relief shape of the bodies of sardines, laid vertically, with two kittens peeping out at their fins. The handle is a relief shape of a smiling face and the silver-tone metal handle is shaped as two dolphins. This whimsical stein is glazed in teal blue-green, red, black and brown colorations.

100/200 Sold: $92.00

Two Antique Metal Mesh Ladies' Bags, Early 20th Century

924. Two Antique Metal Mesh Ladies' Bags, Early 20th Century


First bag is by Whiting & Davis Co mesh bag company and features a pierced metal frame; polychrome mesh features a geometric design and a serrated bottom, measures approx. 7"L x 5"W (with the frame). Second one is a sterling silver mesh bag, pierced floral design on the frame, monogrammed GRH; marked "Gozeal Rhodes Hunt/ Sterling Silver/ Greensboro, N.C." Overall measures approx. 5" x 5" (with the frame).

100/200 Sold: $143.75

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