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Winter 2007 Auction Catalog

Aspire Auctions, Inc.


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Lots

Paintings
1-25
26-50
51-75
76-100
101-124
Works on Paper
125-144
145-164
165-184
185-204
205-224
Sculpture
225-234
235-241
Decorative Arts
242-251
252-261
262-271
272-281
282-291
292-299
Fine Silver
300-309
310-319
320-329
330-338
Glass
339-348
349-358
359-364
Porcelain & Ceramics
365-374
375-384
385-394
395-404
405-408
Orientalia
409-418
419-428
429-438
439-448
449-458
459-461
Fine Jewelry
462-486
487-511
512-536
537-561
562-586
587-611
612-636
637-661
662-686
687-711
712-736
737-761
762-786
787-792
Furniture
793-802
803-809
Fine Books
810-819
820-829
830-835
Carpets
836-850
851-865
866-880
881-895
896-909


A Japanese Ivory Carving of an Egg Inspector

429. A Japanese Ivory Carving of an Egg Inspector


A humorous ivory carving depicting a man carrying a wicker basket full of eggs, he carefully examines one of them holding it in his right hand; his kimono decorated with etched fans, stylized foliage and a mountainous landscape on the back. Applied black pigments highlight the design. Bottom marked with maker's insignia. Measures approx. 5"T.

600/800 Sold: $747.50

An Ivory Carving of a Bird

430. An Ivory Carving of a Bird


A graceful carving of a bird perched on a tree trunk accented with flowers. Applied black pigments highlight feather accents. The carving is adhered to a carved wood base. Overall with the base the carving measures approx. 11"T.

500/600

A Signed Ivory Carving of a Puppet Master

431. A Signed Ivory Carving of a Puppet Master


Carved ivory figurine of a puppet master holding a puppet of a woman in a kimono, another puppet rests near his feet, and a female face mask suspended from his belt. Applied tea and black pigments. Signed on the bottom. Measures approx. 10"T x 2-1/2"W x 2"D.

1,000/1,200

A Carved Ivory Figural with Warriors

432. A Carved Ivory Figural with Warriors


A carved ivory figural depicting a dynamic fighting scene underneath a pine tree between a warrior armed with a bow and a peasant armed with an axe. Sparsely applied black pigment. Base marked with maker's insignia. Measures approx. 8-3/4"H x 3" at base.

1,200/1,500

An Allegorical Ivory Carving of A Man with a Monkey

433. An Allegorical Ivory Carving of A Man with a Monkey


A cleverly carved ivory figurine depicting a man holding a monkey on his back - an allegory for a serious problem that will not go away. Applied black pigments. Measures approx. 7"T.

400/600

An Ivory Carving of an Elder

434. An Ivory Carving of an Elder


An Ivory carving of an elder man holding a staff in his right hand; the man is depicted with a long beard and a heartfelt smile. Tea and black pigments highlight the texture and details of the carving. The figurine is adhered to a carved wooden base. No maker's marks found. With the base measures approx. 6-1/2"T.

400/600

A Polychrome Ivory Carving of a Peasant

435. A Polychrome Ivory Carving of a Peasant


A very nice ivory carving of a peasant with his right hand raised; holding a small basket in his right hand. Finely engraved designs on his clothes include flowers, fans, and axe motifs, all highlighted with various color pigments. The carving bears a maker's mark on the bottom. Measures approx. 6-3/4"T.

600/800 Sold: $488.75

A Pair of Carved Ivory Foo Dogs

436. A Pair of Carved Ivory Foo Dogs


A very nice pair of traditional Foo dog ivory carvings. Depicted with lovely details and applied black pigments. Adhered to a carved wood footed bases. Overall with the bases measure approx. 6-1/2"T.

800/900

A Pair of Signed Carved Ivory Figurines of Sleeping Gods

437. A Pair of Signed Carved Ivory Figurines of Sleeping Gods


Tea-stained carved ivory figurines of sleeping gods depicted with peaceful facial expressions. Signed on bottom. Measure approx. 3"T.

300/400 Sold: $230.00

A Carved Ivory Elephant with a Howdah

438. A Carved Ivory Elephant with a Howdah


A finely carved elephant with an ornate howdah carrying two persons and a mahout (a person who drives an elephant). The elephant is attached to a footed platform with guards on each corner. No maker's marks found. Overall measures approx. 5"T x 4"L x 2"W.

400/600 Sold: $437.00

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