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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 Carved Ivory Figurine of a Maiden Holding a Basket

439. A Carved Ivory Figurine of a Maiden Holding a Basket


A carved ivory figurine of a youthful maid holding a flower basket, she is dressed in elegantly cascading robe and her hair and eyes are highlighted with black pigments. Adhered to a carved wood base. No maker's mark found. With the base measures approx. 11"T.

600/800 Sold: $517.50

An Ivory Carving of A Maid with Flowers

440. An Ivory Carving of A Maid with Flowers


A carved ivory figurine of a maid holding a blooming branch. Applied black pigments. The carving is adhered to a black wooden base. With the base measures approx. 11-1/2"T.

400/600

A Pair of Ivory Emperor and Empress Carvings with Stone Inlays

441. A Pair of Ivory Emperor and Empress Carvings with Stone Inlays


Intricately carved ivory figures of an Emperor and Empress holding their swords. The carvings feature deep carved lattice garment ornaments and suspended pendants, all are further enhanced by polychrome stone inlay decorations and black pigment highlights. Mounted to a carved wood base, no maker's marks found. Overall with the bases the pieces measure approx. 13-1/2"T.

1,200/1,500 Sold: $1,092.50

A Carved Ivory Figure of Buddha

442. A Carved Ivory Figure of Buddha


A carved ivory figure of a seated Buddha. Applied black pigment highlights. Adhered to a carved wood base with pierced scroll decorations. With the stand measures approx. 4-1/4"T.

500/600

A Carved Ivory Figurine of an Elderly Man

443. A Carved Ivory Figurine of an Elderly Man


A carved ivory man holding a staff and fish. Applied black pigment. Adhered to a carved wood base. With the base measures approx. 8"T.

400/600 Sold: $402.50

A 17th/18th Century Chinese Porcelain Casket With Lid

444. A 17th/18th Century Chinese Porcelain Casket With Lid


A very fine and unusual 17th/18th Century Chinese porcelain casket with lid, in a rich turquoise "fish roe" crackle glaze inside and out over white porcelain, flaring rectangular in shape, on tall scrolling legs with animal faces at the knees, with fin details on the body, two handles, the lid surmounted by a Foo lion. The casket stands on a beautifully detailed carved wooden base made specifically to fit its feet. The casket measures approx. 14"H from foot to top of lion, x 9"W x 6-1/4"D. The stand measures 5-1/2" x 8-1/2" x 1-7/8"H.

1,500/2,500 Sold: $1,092.50

A Pair of Chinese Glazed Foo Dogs, ca. Late 19th Century

445. A Pair of Chinese Glazed Foo Dogs, ca. Late 19th Century


A striking pair of Chinese ceramic Foo Dogs, ca. 19th Century, made in a rich turquoise color glaze over off-white ceramic, the glaze covering inside and out, approx. 12-3/4"H x 6" x 4". Lovely quality to details and glazes. One male and one female.

1,000/1,500 Sold: $1,437.50

Chinese Kang-hsi Period Blue & White Ginger Jar With Jade Top, ca. Late 17th/Early 18th Century

446. Chinese Kang-hsi Period Blue & White Ginger Jar With Jade Top, ca. Late 17th/Early 18th Century


Silky porcelain ginger jar decorated in a rare blue and white pattern depicting an outdoor scene with people engaged in various activities. The jar has an intricately carved wooden lid with a mutton fat jade insert with a pierced carved design of a man riding the kylin. Overall with the lid this jar measures approx. 9"T x 7-1/2"D, and comes with a carved wooden stand.

600/800 Sold: $2,328.75

A Chinese Planter, 20th Century

447. A Chinese Planter, 20th Century


In a 19th century style, this planter with drain has a matching liner. Octagonal shape with relief work and figures in vignettes. Apprx 10-1/2"T. Apprx 9"D.

600/800

A Chinese Porcelain Export Dish with Peaches, ca. 18th Century

448. A Chinese Porcelain Export Dish with Peaches, ca. 18th Century


Medium size export porcelain dish features a charming hand-painted scene with a peach, berries and a dragonfly, as well as a red pigment seal mark. Controlled glaze, wax resist base. Measures approx. 9"L.

200/300 Sold: $218.50

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