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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