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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A Toile de Joey "Egypte" Settee1 - A Toile de Joey "Egypte" Settee
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In Louis XVI style, the crestrail carved with a ribbon motif, over an upholstered back and seat, flanked by carved arms ending with scrolled rests, ra
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Estimate : 1,000.00 - 2,000.00
 
 
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A Pair of Empire Style Chairs2 - A Pair of Empire Style Chairs
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Each with a scooped back over a square seat, raised on flaring legs, covered by tailored slip covers with a neo-classical style toile. 34"h x 2...
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Estimate : 400.00 - 800.00
 
 
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An 18th c. Side Chair, Italian3 - An 18th c. Side Chair, Italian
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The upholstered back framed within a hand carved border of medallions and+C44 foliage, over a padded seat, the crestrail carved with a leaf and berry
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Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
 
 
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A Pair of Italian Inlay Hall Chairs4 - A Pair of Italian Inlay Hall Chairs
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Circa 1900, each with a rectangular back centered with a romanesque temple, framed with a wide border, with a similarly styled seat, all raised over t
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Estimate : 400.00 - 800.00
 
 
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Two Victorian Rosewood Chairs5 - Two Victorian Rosewood Chairs
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Late 19th century, comprising two similar side chairs, each with a curved finger carved crestrail (one with an upholstered back), over an upholstered
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Estimate : 300.00 - 600.00
 
 
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A Miniature Chest, Mid 20th c.6 - A Miniature Chest, Mid 20th c.
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Of Chippendale style, the rectangular top with molded edges over four long drawers, with handsome mahogany veneer, brass pulls, and cock beading, rai
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
 
 
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A Royal Crown Derby  Weight7 - A Royal Crown Derby Weight
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Of snail form, the paperweight decorated in an Imari palette of blue and iron red, the details gilt, stamped with company logo in iron red, the seal s
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Estimate : 75.00 - 150.00
 
 
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A Royal Crown Derby Weight8 - A Royal Crown Derby Weight
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Of koala bear form, the seated bear decorated in an Imari palette of blue and iron red, the details picked out in gilt, stamped in iron red with comp
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Estimate : 75.00 - 150.00
 
 
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A Royal Doulton Spaniel Puppy9 - A Royal Doulton Spaniel Puppy
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Figure number 2586, modeled as a brown and white spaniel pup, escaping from the confines of his basket, painted in polychrome enamels, stamped in gre
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Estimate : 50.00 - 100.00
 
 
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A Royal Doulton Hound Figure10 - A Royal Doulton Hound Figure
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Figure number HN1140, the daschund modeled with an alert and expressive face, finely painted in polychrome enamels, stamped in green with Royal Doul
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
 
 
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A Boehm Panda Figure #4023711 - A Boehm Panda Figure #40237
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Modeled as an alert Panda, munching on a stalk of bamboo, stamped with black Boehm horse and feather mark, numbered. 5 1/2"h. Excellent condit...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
 
 
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Boehm Cygnet Figure # 400-1312 - Boehm Cygnet Figure # 400-13
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Modeled as a sleeping cygnet resting on top of a lily pad, painted in polychrome enamels, stamped in black with Boehm horse and feather mark, "...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
 
 
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A Boehm Baby Blue Bird #44213 - A Boehm Baby Blue Bird #442
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Modeled as a sweet bird, perched upon a leafy knoll, painted in polychrome enamels, stamped and numbered with Boehm mark, made in U.S.A., signed &qu...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
 
 
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A Boehm Painted Bunting Figure14 - A Boehm Painted Bunting Figure
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Number 400-38, modeled seated on a leaf, sheltered by a spray of lilies, painted in polychrome enamels, the interior of the base stamped in black, wit
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
 
 
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A Boehm Peregrine Chick Figure15 - A Boehm Peregrine Chick Figure
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Figure number 200-10, modeled as a young chick, perched on the top of a rocky mound, painted in polychrome enamels, stamped in black with the horse
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
 
 
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A Boehm Bonaparte's Gull Figure16 - A Boehm Bonaparte's Gull Figure
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Figure number 200-18, modeled as two chicks seated upon a wooden perch, painted in polychrome enamels, stamped with Boehm mark, numbered in black.5
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Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
 
 
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A Boehm Polar Bear with Cubs17 - A Boehm Polar Bear with Cubs
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Figure number 20114, modeled as a mother and her two cubs, resting on top of an icy rock formation, the details picked out in grey and black, with Boe
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Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
 
 
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A Boehm Young Zebra Figure18 - A Boehm Young Zebra Figure
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Figure number 20138, modeled as a recumbent zebra resting on a grassy bed, painted in polychrome enamels, with black Boehm mark on verso. 5 1/2"...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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A Boehm Indigo Bunting Figure19 - A Boehm Indigo Bunting Figure
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Figure number 400-33, modeled as an alert bird perched on top of a branch, draped with pale yellow morning glories, painted in polychrome enamels, the
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Estimate : 250.00 - 500.00
 
 
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A Boehm Giant Panda Cub 20 - A Boehm Giant Panda Cub
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Figure number 400-77, modeled as a reclining panda cub resting on a nest of bamboo, holding a stalk in his paws, painted in polychrome enamels, stampe
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Estimate : 250.00 - 500.00
 
 
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20th Century Italian School21 - 20th Century Italian School
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Untitled Portrait of a Boy oil on canvas signed lower left, indistinguishable framed, 18"x 15" Condition: good, no damage or repair.
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Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
 
 
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19th Century American School22 - 19th Century American School
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Untitled Landscape oil on canvas framed, 29 3/4" x 44" Condition: some minor losses to frame, painted surface with cracquelure, no losses ...
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Estimate : 600.00 - 900.00
 
 
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19th Century English School23 - 19th Century English School
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Portrait after D. Orme oil on canvas framed, 15 1/2" x 12 1/2" Condition: relined
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Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
 
 
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Late 19thc. Continental School24 - Late 19thc. Continental School
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Two Seasonal Landscapes oil on canvas framed 17 1/2" x 20 3/4" Condition: autumn scene with 1/4" tear to canvas above house, 1/2"...
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Estimate : 700.00 - 900.00
 
 
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W. Dendy Sadler (1854-1923)25 - W. Dendy Sadler (1854-1923)
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"Two Strings to His Bow" oil on canvas framed, 29" x 23" Condition: three small scratches to sky (1/4" length), re-lined, s...
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Estimate : 1,000.00 - 2,000.00
 
 
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A Victorian Walnut Wall Clock26 - A Victorian Walnut Wall Clock
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The rectangular top over a hinged front with glazed panels revealing the face and pendulum, flanked by turned half columns over a carved lower bracke
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Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
 
 
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Victorian Walnut Clock, 19th c.27 - Victorian Walnut Clock, 19th c.
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The rectangular case surmounted by a carved foliate arch and flanked by turned finials, over hinged glazed doors, opening to reveal a white face with
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Estimate : 300.00 - 600.00
 
 
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American Tall Case Clock c.193028 - American Tall Case Clock c.1930
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The mahogany case with arched cornice and applied quatre foil medallions, with a glazed door, flanked by curved 3/4 columns, the works manufactured by
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Estimate : 600.00 - 900.00
 
 
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Walnut Gothic Style Hall Chair29 - Walnut Gothic Style Hall Chair
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Nicely carved with an arched back rest flanked by turned sides, over a padded seat, raised on turned front legs. 53 1/2"h, 21"w, 18 1/2&qu...
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Estimate : 250.00 - 500.00
 
 
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A Pair of Gothic Style Lanterns30 - A Pair of Gothic Style Lanterns
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Produced in the early 20th century, each tapered hexagonal metal frame set with milky opalescent panels, suspended from chain. 21"h. Condition...
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Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
 
 
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Two Ecclesiastic Lanterns, 31 - Two Ecclesiastic Lanterns,
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Produced in the 20th century, one lantern with a hexagonal lattice form, the other a rectangular sconce, each set with opalescent panels. Hanging fix
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Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
 
 
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A Pendant Fixture, Early 20th c.32 - A Pendant Fixture, Early 20th c.
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The domed form set with alabaster glass panels, joined by decorative lead joints, decorated with water lily swags, rewired for four internal lights.
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Estimate : 900.00 - 1,200.00
 
 
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An Oak Two-Part Secretary33 - An Oak Two-Part Secretary
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Produced in the early 20th century, the upper portion with a rectangular top encasing a pair of leaded glass doors inset with green teardrops, the int
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Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
 
 
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A Stained Glass Window Panel34 - A Stained Glass Window Panel
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Produced in America, the leaded panel centered by a green and clear emblem enclosed by a clear and ice chip field, further framed by two bands of crea
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Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
 
 
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Pair of Arts and Crafts Andirons35 - Pair of Arts and Crafts Andirons
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Circa 1920, each wrought iron form fashioned from open strap work, with hand hammered supports. 27"h, 18"w, 23"d. Condition: some li...
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Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
 
 
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An Arts and Crafts Style Tray36 - An Arts and Crafts Style Tray
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The organic form cast in metal with a vinous handle and grape relief, covered in a bronze colored patination. 5 3/4"h, 12 1/2"l, 9 3/4&quo...
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Estimate : 75.00 - 150.00
 
 
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A Large 19th c. Talavere Jug37 - A Large 19th c. Talavere Jug
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Of baluster form, applied with a strap handle, painted with a bird enclosed by seat and conforming seat rail, raised on shapely cabriole legs. Upholst
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Estimate : 900.00 - 1,200.00
 
 
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A Walnut Screen, circa 193038 - A Walnut Screen, circa 1930
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The handsome three-part form comprised on nine rectangular panels, surmounted by ogee arches. 85"h., 17" width per panel. Condition: cent...
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Estimate : 500.00 - 800.00
 
 
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19th c. American Corner Chair39 - 19th c. American Corner Chair
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Constructed in cherry and oak, the horse shoe crestrail centered by an applied arched block, raised over turned supports, joined by block stretchers,
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Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
 
 
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American Painted Chair, 19th c.40 - American Painted Chair, 19th c.
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The curved crestrail painted with medallions and foliage over a horizontal backsplat, centered by a large medallion, flanked by acanthus leaves, over
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Six 19th c Hitchcock Side Chairs41 - Six 19th c Hitchcock Side Chairs
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Each with a turned block crestrail over a ladder back, the square rush seats raised over turned legs joined by block stretchers, painted black, stenci
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Estimate : 800.00 - 1,200.00
 
 
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Late 19th c. Pine Sideboard42 - Late 19th c. Pine Sideboard
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The upper portion with a scalloped back board over four short drawers, raised on curved side supports, the lower portion with a rectangular molded to
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Estimate : 400.00 - 800.00
 
 
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Three Crystal Decanters43 - Three Crystal Decanters
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Comprising; two hand cut and polished vessels, and one molded vessel. 11 1/4"h., tallest. Condition: no damage or repair.
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
 
 
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A Pair of Meissen Plates44 - A Pair of Meissen Plates
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Late 19th or early 20th century, each painted in underglaze blue with a stylized floral motif, pierced with a basketweave rim, the details picked out
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
 
 
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A Pair of Meissen Plates45 - A Pair of Meissen Plates
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Each scalloped form molded in relief with a scrolled floral design, the details picked out in blue enamel and gilt, the verso with underglaze blue cro
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
 
 
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A Pierced Meissen Compote46 - A Pierced Meissen Compote
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Of flared form, painted in underglaze blue with a pierced bowl and base, both marked with underglaze blue crossed swords. 8 1/2"h., 10 1/2"...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
 
 
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Reverse Painted Portrait, 19th c.47 - Reverse Painted Portrait, 19th c.
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The subject depicted in period garb with a wistful expression on her face, inscribed "Louise". 12" x 9", framed. Condition: thre...
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Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
 
 
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Frank E. Case (American)48 - Frank E. Case (American)
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"Primitive Evangeline" oil on canvas 28 1/2" x 57", framed Condition: heavy cracquelure and wear to the edges of the canvas. Pr...
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Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
 
 
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A Walnut Gateleg Table, 19th c.49 - A Walnut Gateleg Table, 19th c.
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Produced in America, the top constructed of two panels with curved sides and flanked by "D" shaped end, the top opening to accommodate up ...
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Estimate : 800.00 - 1,200.00
 
 
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19th c. American Arm Chairs50 - 19th c. American Arm Chairs
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Comprising a pair, each with a curved crest rail and matching back splat, flanked by a curved element, each supporting a round, turned arm, raised in
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Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
 
 
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