Fine & Decorative Arts Auction

Auction CurrencyUSD Auction LocationUnited States In Person PreviewSeptember 23 - 28, 2002 From 12:00pm to 7:00pm

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<p>Fine Art, Furniture, Silver, Ceramics, Sculpture, Glass, Decoration

<p>Metropolitan Galleries invite you to join us for our premiere auction of antiques and fine art
drawn from private estates and collections in the greater Cleveland area. Located in historic Ohio City, Metropolitan Galleries pleased to re-introduce the live auction format to Cleveland collectors and consignors. A city rich in cultural traditions and industrial wealth, Cleveland provides the backdrop for this unique sale replete with fine arts and antiques from the sublime to the criminal! Sale highlights include: Pr. 18th c. Italian Mirrors; 18th c. Italian daybed; Pr. 19th c. Bishop’s Chairs; mid 19th c. Italian marble bust of Cleopatra; Pr. 19th c. Monumental Vases; 19th c. Tansu; 19th c. Italian Blackamoor; European and American sterling and holloware; Spode, Royal Crown Derby Imari, extensive collection of Boehm & Herend, Van Briggle & Weller; Lalique, Baccarat, Waterford and 17th-20th c. European & American paintings as well as works by the late “Fast Eddie” Wakins, a notorious Cleveland bank robber! Please feel free to contact us at 216 631-2222 with any question or additional images. Or email: themetrogroup@earthlink.net Thank you for joining us – Kelly Grimm, Mitchell Sotka & Rayleen Nanni of Metropolitan Galleries.
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Royal Crown Derby Paperweight249 - Royal Crown Derby Paperweight
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In the form of a serpent, decorated in the Imari palette, stamped in iron red with the company logo, the stopper similarly molded. 3"h. Conditi...
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Estimate : 75.00 - 150.00
 
 
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Royal Crown Derby Paperweight250 - Royal Crown Derby Paperweight
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In the form of a frog, decorated in an Imari palette, stamped in iron red with the company logo, the stopper similarly molded. 3"h. Condition: ...
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Royal Crown Derby Paperweight251 - Royal Crown Derby Paperweight
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In the form of a recumbent duck, decorated in an Imari palette, stamped with the company logo, the stopper similarly molded. 3"h, 4 1/2"w,...
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Estimate : 75.00 - 150.00
 
 
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A Boehm Baby Woodthrush252 - A Boehm Baby Woodthrush
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Figure #444, painted in polychrome enamels, stamped in black with Boehm horse mark and numbered. 4 1/2". Condition: excellent, no damage or re...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
 
 
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A Boehm Sitting Cygnet253 - A Boehm Sitting Cygnet
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Figure # 400-46, painted in polychrome enamels, stamped in black with Boehm horse and feather mark and numbered. 5"h. Condition: excellent, no ...
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A Boehm Cape May Warbler254 - A Boehm Cape May Warbler
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Figure #400-45, the limited edition form painted in polychrome enamels, stamped in black with Boehm horse and feather mark, Limited Edition, 1977. 9 7
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Estimate : 300.00 - 600.00
 
 
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Boehm Baby Blue Jay255 - Boehm Baby Blue Jay
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Figure #436, painted in polychrome enamels, stamped with black Boehm horse head mark, name and number. 4 1/2" . Condition: excellent.
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A Boehm Magnolia Figure256 - A Boehm Magnolia Figure
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Modeled as a blossoming flower, painted in polychrome enamels, stamped in black with Boehm horse and crown mark, made in England. 2 3/4"h, 5 1/...
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A Boehm Baby Spotted Owl257 - A Boehm Baby Spotted Owl
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Figure #20253, made in England, painted in polychrome enamels, stamped in black with horse and crown logo, numbered. 8 1/2"h. Condition: excel...
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A Steuben Bouquet Vase258 - A Steuben Bouquet Vase
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Style #8020, the clear flared form applied on both sides with ovoid pads, etched signature "Steuben" 6 1/2"h. Condition: excellent.
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Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
 
 
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Lalique Valentin Figure259 - Lalique Valentin Figure
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The clear and frosted figure in the form of a hedgehog, applied with the label "Cristal Lalique Paris", engraved signature "Lalique ...
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Lalique Gregoire Figure260 - Lalique Gregoire Figure
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The clear and frosted figure in the form of a toad, engraved "Lalique France". 3"h Condition: no damage or repair.
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Lalique Bird Figure #10602261 - Lalique Bird Figure #10602
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Molded as the form of a song bird, satin finish, signed "Lalique, France". 2 1/2"h. Condition: excellent, no damage or repair.
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Estimate : 50.00 - 100.00
 
 
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Lalique Caroline Figure262 - Lalique Caroline Figure
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The molded and frosted figure of a turtle with am amber shell and clear appendages, etched signature "Lalique France", affixed with a silv...
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Sabino Butterfly Figure263 - Sabino Butterfly Figure
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Molded in opalescent glass, raised over a circular base, oval label on bottom "Sabino Made in France", signed on side Sabino France. 3&quo...
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Estimate : 40.00 - 80.00
 
 
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An Oak and Bamboo Shelf264 - An Oak and Bamboo Shelf
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Circa 1900,constructed with four golden oak shelves held up by a bamboo frame. 45 3/4" x 19 1/2" x 9 3/4". Condition: slightly loose,...
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An Oak Dining Table265 - An Oak Dining Table
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Circa 1910, the round top with overhang, over a conforming frieze, raised on a columnar standard, supported by four curved legs ending in scrolled fe
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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A LeCoultre Atmospheric Clock266 - A LeCoultre Atmospheric Clock
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Made in Switzerland, 20th century, the works housed in a glass and brass case, with canted corners, face labeled "LeCoultre". 9 1/4" ...
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"Korean" Pendulum Wall Clock267 - "Korean" Pendulum Wall Clock
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Made in Japan, circa 1940, the round face with an open center revealing the interior works, covered by a glass and brass cover, with an octagonal fram
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LaBarge Eglomise Mirror268 - LaBarge Eglomise Mirror
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The rectangular mirror plate with beveled edges, framed by an eglomise border, the black ground decorated with a gilt chinoiserie motif, LaBarge comp
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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A Petite Trumeau Mirror269 - A Petite Trumeau Mirror
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Mid 20th century, the rectangular fitted with a plaster frieze cast with a classical depicting young boys at play, enclosed by a gilt frame with a bel
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Three Belleek Busts, Ireland270 - Three Belleek Busts, Ireland
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In the neo-classical style, comprising a bust of Clytie (#0632), Joy Pearl (#0630), and Sorrow , each stamped with blue company logo, sorrow stamped
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Estimate : 300.00 - 600.00
 
 
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A Belleek Polar Bear Figure271 - A Belleek Polar Bear Figure
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Ireland, modeled as a bear on all four legs, raised above a rocky knoll, the details picked out in black enamel, stamped in blue with Belleek logo, si
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Belleek Terrier Figure, Ireland272 - Belleek Terrier Figure, Ireland
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Modeled as an alert canine, resting on his haunches, stamped in green with two Belleek marks, registration #0857. 3"h. Condition: excellent, no...
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Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
 
 
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Belleek Irish Wolfhound Figure273 - Belleek Irish Wolfhound Figure
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Ireland, modeled as an alert looking dog resting on his haunches, raised over a conforming base, stamped in iron red with Belleek Collector's ...
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Two Armorial Plates, circa 1790274 - Two Armorial Plates, circa 1790
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Comprising; an octagonal Chinese export plate centered by a gilt monogram encircled by a green and puce swags; together with a lobed Lowestoft soup c
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Estimate : 50.00 - 100.00
 
 
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A Coalport Shaped Dish, England275 - A Coalport Shaped Dish, England
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Circa 1820, the shell form modeled in relief with flowers and scrolls, terminating in a shell shaped handle, finely painted in polychrome enamels, wit
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Pair of Royal Worcester Plates276 - Pair of Royal Worcester Plates
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England, circa 1852, each with a scalloped rim, hand painted with delicate floral springs and pink reserves, the details picked out in gilt, stamped
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A Potter Studio Sterling Card Dish277 - A Potter Studio Sterling Card Dish
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Cleveland, Ohio, circa 1910, the hand-wrought lobed form stamped "Potter Studio". 5 1/2" x 3 1/4". Condition: excellent.
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
 
 
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Six Gorham Sterling Nut Dishes278 - Six Gorham Sterling Nut Dishes
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Each scalloped form molded with lush floral blossoms, the rim folded, each engraved with a centered Old English style "F" monogram, the v...
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Reed and Barton Mint Dishes279 - Reed and Barton Mint Dishes
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Comprising a set of six dishes, each in sterling, in the form of six different varieties of flowers, including wild rose, poppy, petunia. cineraria, c
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Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
 
 
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A Six Light Iron Chandelier280 - A Six Light Iron Chandelier
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American, circa 1930, wrought in a bird cage form comprised of "c" scrolls, applied with floral and scroll decoration, with six twisted ar...
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Estimate : 1,000.00 - 2,000.00
 
 
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A Three Light Iron Chandelier281 - A Three Light Iron Chandelier
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Circa 1910, the cold painted iron form with three scrolled arms decorated in a floral and grape motif, the ceiling cap in a basket form. 30". C...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Pair of Plated Silver Wall Sconces282 - Pair of Plated Silver Wall Sconces
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Circa 1930, in the Chippendale style, each with a curved back plate supporting two "S" shaped curved arms, previously fitted for electrici...
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Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
 
 
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Dresden Figure Fitted as a Lamp283 - Dresden Figure Fitted as a Lamp
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Modeled as a finely attired lady gathering flowers accompanied by a lamb, painted in polychrome enamels, raised on a conforming base.27 1/4"h. ...
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19th c. Soapstone Guanyin Figure284 - 19th c. Soapstone Guanyin Figure
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Fitted as a lamp, the figure sculpted in a deep sand and green soapstone, raised over a conforming base. 25"h Conditi+C1448on: small scratch to...
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Japanese Bronze Urn 285 - Japanese Bronze Urn
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Fitted as a Lamp, the waisted cylindrical form centered by a curving branch. 29 1/4"h. Condition: minor scratches to base.
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Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
 
 
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Chinese Porcelain Lamp286 - Chinese Porcelain Lamp
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20th century, the turquoise baluster form decorated in relief with lily pads and cranes, all raised above a brass base with Greek key motif.25 1/2&q...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Pair of Blue and White Immortals288 - Pair of Blue and White Immortals
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Chinese 20th century, the porcelain figures decorated in blue, dragon staff cast separately. 26"h. Condition: excellent, no damage or repair.
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Pair of Chinese Silk Cuffs, 289 - Pair of Chinese Silk Cuffs,
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Early 20th century, each silk cuff embellished in needlework, one depicting courtiers, the other with a floral motif, each enclosed within a black si
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Mahogany Dining Table and Chairs290 - Mahogany Dining Table and Chairs
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Comprising and oval double pedestal table with four leaves, two arm chairs, and six side chairs. Table, 29" x 66 1/2" x 48". Chair 3...
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Estimate : 900.00 - 1,200.00
 
 
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Baker Mahogany Dining Table291 - Baker Mahogany Dining Table
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An oval top with wide band and reeded edge, raised over an urn shaped standard, supported by four reeded legs, ending in brass caps, brass Baker label
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Estimate : 600.00 - 900.00
 
 
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Henkel Harris Mahogany Server292 - Henkel Harris Mahogany Server
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The rectangular top with set back sides, over a conforming case, the center with four long drawers with triple inlay borders and brass pulls, flanked
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Estimate : 500.00 - 800.00
 
 
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A Vintage Office Bench293 - A Vintage Office Bench
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Manufactured by the Marble and Shattuck Chair Company, one bench, of a pair, with a wide curved crest rail over a slatted back, over a wide rectangula
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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A Vintage Office Bench293A - A Vintage Office Bench
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The second of the pair, see description for 293.
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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"Fast" Eddie Watkins294 - "Fast" Eddie Watkins
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American, 20th century Untitled Birch Tree, circa 1983 oil on canvas, s.l.l 18" x 24" Condition: excellent
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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"Fast" Eddie Watkins295 - "Fast" Eddie Watkins
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American, 20th century Untitled Riverscape, circa 1984 oil on canvas, s.l.l. 18" x 24" Condition: slight scuffing and paint loss to corner...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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"Fast"Eddie Watkins296 - "Fast"Eddie Watkins
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American, 20th century Untitled Façade, circa 1990 oil on canvas, s.l.l. 18" x 24" Condition: excellent
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"Fast" Eddie Watkins297 - "Fast" Eddie Watkins
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American, 20th century Untitled Barn Scene, circa 1982 oil on canvas, s.l.r 18" x 24" Condition: Excellent, no damage or repair
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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American, 20th century Untitled Birch Tree, circa 1983 oil on canvas,298 - American, 20th century Untitled Birch Tree, circa 1983 oil on canvas,
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American, 20th century Untitled Birch Tree, circa 1983 oil on canvas, s.l.l. 24" x 18" Condition: excellent, no damage or repair.
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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