Fine Arts, Antiques and Decorations

Auction Details

The May auction is the 20th in Gray’s Auctioneers series of auctions which feature a wide selection of lots – pretty much something for everyone. The auction has 414 lots of paintings, sculptures, antiques, rare books, porcelain & ceramics, silver, antiquities, glass, jewelry, rugs, cameras & typewriters, lamps, chandeliers, clocks and watches.



Painting highlights up for auction include a single owner collection of 6 paintings by David Burliuk (Russian, 1820-1967), the “Father of Russian Futurism”. When he moved to America he started painting in the neo-primitivist style, for which he became known. We also include a rare oil on canvas, Nativity Scene by rococo era artist Giovanni Battista Pittoni (Italian 1687 -1767) from the collection of renowned 20th century collector Gustav Nebehay. Other artwork includes Edward Potthast (American, 1857 – 1927) Sunlight & Shadow, Central Park, crayon on board and Childe Hassam (American, 1859 – 1935) The Breakfast Room, etching.



Unusual items include a 19th Century Venetian Carved Fruitwood Savonarola Chair in the Style of Luigi Frullini, a unique 19th century French Rococo Style Carved Giltwood Marquise in the manner of Juste Aurele Meissonnier, a 20th Century South American Jeweled and Carved, Wood and Metal Carousel Horse, a bronze bust by Auguste Rodin (French, 1840-1917), and a large Stoneware Jar with Handle by ceramicist Claude Conover (American, 1907–1993).



Exhibition takes place at our auction showrooms at 10717 Detroit Ave, Cleveland, Ohio starting Thursday, April 30 at noon – 8pm; Friday, May 1 at noon – 5pm; Saturday, May 2 11:30am – 1pm. The auction will take place at 1pm Saturday, May 2, 2009. Complimentary refreshments served. Park in our own secure parking lot right next to our building.

Gray’s Auctioneers, 10717 Detroit Avenue, Cleveland, Ohio tel: 216 458 7695 fax: 216 458 7694 Catalogue, registration and online bidding available at www.graysauctioneers.com.

Please go to www.graysauctioneers.com to register to bid over telephone or by absentee. To bid live during the auction, please go to www.artfact.com.
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Maggie Davis (20th Century) Virginia Key Silkscreen,115 - Maggie Davis (20th Century) Virginia Key Silkscreen,
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Maggie Davis (20th Century) Virginia Key Silkscreen,
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Start Price : 250.00 | Estimate : 250.00 - 350.00
 
 
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Beth Ames Swartz (American, 20th Century) Journey to the Upper World Mixed media,116 - Beth Ames Swartz (American, 20th Century) Journey to the Upper World Mixed media,
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Beth Ames Swartz (American, 20th Century) Journey to the Upper World Mixed media,
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Start Price : 700.00 | Estimate : 700.00 - 900.00
 
 
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Artist Unknown, Italian Scene, Watercolor Gouache on paper,117 - Artist Unknown, Italian Scene, Watercolor Gouache on paper,
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Artist Unknown, Italian Scene, Watercolor Gouache on paper,
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Start Price : 80.00 | Estimate : 80.00 - 120.00
 
 
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Jeanette Pasin Sloan (American, b. 1946) Bassano Stripes, Signed and dated lower right, 84, 24/75.118 - Jeanette Pasin Sloan (American, b. 1946) Bassano Stripes, Signed and dated lower right, 84, 24/75.
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Jeanette Pasin Sloan (American, b. 1946) Bassano Stripes, Signed and dated lower right, 84, 24/75.
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Start Price : 80.00 | Estimate : 80.00 - 120.00
 
 
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Terrance La Noue (American, 20th Century) Abstract, Woodblock, lithograph, etching, hand colored,119 - Terrance La Noue (American, 20th Century) Abstract, Woodblock, lithograph, etching, hand colored,
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Terrance La Noue (American, 20th Century) Abstract, Woodblock, lithograph, etching, hand colored,
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Start Price : 600.00 | Estimate : 600.00 - 800.00
 
 
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Miriam Schapiro (American, b.1923) Children of Paradise, Mixed media,120 - Miriam Schapiro (American, b.1923) Children of Paradise, Mixed media,
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Miriam Schapiro (American, b.1923) Children of Paradise, Mixed media,
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Start Price : 900.00 | Estimate : 900.00 - 1,200.00
 
 
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Francisco Zuniga (Latin American, 20th Century) Tres Mugeres de Pie, Color lithograph, 1983,121 - Francisco Zuniga (Latin American, 20th Century) Tres Mugeres de Pie, Color lithograph, 1983,
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Francisco Zuniga (Latin American, 20th Century) Tres Mugeres de Pie, Color lithograph, 1983,
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Start Price : 500.00 | Estimate : 500.00 - 700.00
 
 
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Victor Vasarely (Hungarian/French, 1908-1997) Double Framed Prints. Both 193/650, Signed lower right122 - Victor Vasarely (Hungarian/French, 1908-1997) Double Framed Prints. Both 193/650, Signed lower right
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Victor Vasarely (Hungarian/French, 1908-1997) Double Framed Prints. Both 193/650, Signed lower right.
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Start Price : 275.00 | Estimate : 275.00 - 350.00
 
 
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Yaacov Agam (Israeli, b.1928) Abstract, Lithograph,123 - Yaacov Agam (Israeli, b.1928) Abstract, Lithograph,
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Yaacov Agam (Israeli, b.1928) Abstract, Lithograph,
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Start Price : 180.00 | Estimate : 180.00 - 225.00
 
 
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Bernarda Bryson (American, 20th Century) Medium in a Trance in Columbus, Signed lower left.124 - Bernarda Bryson (American, 20th Century) Medium in a Trance in Columbus, Signed lower left.
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Bernarda Bryson (American, 20th Century) Medium in a Trance in Columbus, Signed lower left.
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Start Price : 300.00 | Estimate : 300.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Antonio (Rodrigues) (20th Century) The Beast That Sees It All, Woodblock,125 - Antonio (Rodrigues) (20th Century) The Beast That Sees It All, Woodblock,
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Antonio (Rodrigues) (20th Century) The Beast That Sees It All, Woodblock,
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Start Price : 180.00 | Estimate : 180.00 - 225.00
 
 
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Raoul Dufy (French, 1877-1953) Vase of Flowers, Lithograph, Edition 53/400.126 - Raoul Dufy (French, 1877-1953) Vase of Flowers, Lithograph, Edition 53/400.
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Raoul Dufy (French, 1877-1953) Vase of Flowers, Lithograph, Edition 53/400.
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Start Price : 170.00 | Estimate : 170.00 - 225.00
 
 
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Georges Braque (French, 1882-1963) Woman and Stars, Woodcut,126A - Georges Braque (French, 1882-1963) Woman and Stars, Woodcut,
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Georges Braque (French, 1882-1963) Woman and Stars, Woodcut,
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Start Price : 80.00 | Estimate : 80.00 - 120.00
 
 
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Henri Matisse (French, 1869-1954) Vierge et L'enfant,1950, Lithograph printed in colors.127 - Henri Matisse (French, 1869-1954) Vierge et L'enfant,1950, Lithograph printed in colors.
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Henri Matisse (French, 1869-1954) Vierge et L'enfant,1950, Lithograph printed in colors.
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Start Price : 600.00 | Estimate : 600.00 - 700.00
 
 
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Childe Hassam (American, 1859-1935) The Breakfast Room, Etching.128 - Childe Hassam (American, 1859-1935) The Breakfast Room, Etching.
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Childe Hassam (American, 1859-1935) The Breakfast Room, 1915. Cortissoz 36, only state. Etching, done from nature at the Holley House, Cos Cob. Plate
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Start Price : 15,000.00 | Estimate : 15,000.00 - 20,000.00
 
 
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Rembrandt van Rijn (Dutch, 1606-1669) The Artist's Mother Seated, in Widow's Dress and Black Gloves,130 - Rembrandt van Rijn (Dutch, 1606-1669) The Artist's Mother Seated, in Widow's Dress and Black Gloves,
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Rembrandt van Rijn (Dutch, 1606-1669) The Artist's Mother Seated, in Widow's Dress and Black Gloves, Etching, 1632,
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Start Price : 500.00 | Estimate : 500.00 - 700.00
 
 
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James A. McNeill Whistler (American, 1834-1903) Vauxhall Bridge, Etching on antique cream laid paper131 - James A. McNeill Whistler (American, 1834-1903) Vauxhall Bridge, Etching on antique cream laid paper
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James A. McNeill Whistler (American, 1834-1903) Vauxhall Bridge, Etching on antique cream laid paper,
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Start Price : 600.00 | Estimate : 600.00 - 800.00
 
 
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Anthony Van Dyke (British, 1787-1855) Portrait of Lucas Vorstermans, Etching,132 - Anthony Van Dyke (British, 1787-1855) Portrait of Lucas Vorstermans, Etching,
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Anthony Van Dyke (British, 1787-1855) Portrait of Lucas Vorstermans, Etching,
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Start Price : 375.00 | Estimate : 375.00 - 475.00
 
 
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After Frans Hals (Dutch, 1582-1666) Man Holding a Jug, Oil on wood,133 - After Frans Hals (Dutch, 1582-1666) Man Holding a Jug, Oil on wood,
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After Frans Hals (Dutch, 1582-1666) Man Holding a Jug, Oil on wood,
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Start Price : 600.00 | Estimate : 600.00 - 800.00
 
 
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Attributed to Friedrich Philipp Reinhold, (Austrian, 1814-1881) Landscape Study, Graphite on Paper.133A - Attributed to Friedrich Philipp Reinhold, (Austrian, 1814-1881) Landscape Study, Graphite on Paper.
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Attributed to Friedrich Philipp Reinhold, (Austrian, 1814-1881) Landscape Study, Graphite on Paper.
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Start Price : 200.00 | Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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