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 Chinese Celadon Funerary Urn101 - A Chinese Celadon Funerary Urn
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In the bamboo style, northern Sung, circa 960-1279, in the form of a beehive with a parasol style lid, raised on a newer wood stand.17 1/2" h....
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Estimate : 1,500.00 - 2,500.00
 
 
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Pair of Monumental Vases 19th c.102 - Pair of Monumental Vases 19th c.
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Chinese, 19th century, each vase hand potted with a bulbous vase issuing forth a slender neck, covered in a shaded blue glaze. 42"h. Condition:...
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Estimate : 2,500.00 - 4,500.00
 
 
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Japanese Cypress Tansu, 19th c.103 - Japanese Cypress Tansu, 19th c.
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The top constructed with four sliding doors, opening to reveal an interior fitted with one shelf over five drawers, with hand wrought iron handles, th
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Estimate : 4,000.00 - 6,000.00
 
 
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A Chinese Inlaid Table, c.1840104 - A Chinese Inlaid Table, c.1840
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The round top with gray marble inset with mother of pearl and brass, raised over a collapsible teak stand with reeded details. 28 3/4"h x 38 1/...
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Estimate : 2,000.00 - 4,000.00
 
 
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A Chinese Traveling Box, 19th c.105 - A Chinese Traveling Box, 19th c.
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The rosewood form inlaid with hand carved imperial green jade, apple green jade, ivory, carnelian, and coral, the double-hinged top opening to reveal
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Estimate : 1,000.00 - 2,000.00
 
 
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Chinese Teak and Marble Stand106 - Chinese Teak and Marble Stand
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Circa 1920, the round top with gray marble inset, over a wide apron with a band in a swirling dragon motif. 32"h x 12 3/4". Condition: no...
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Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
 
 
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An Antique French Bureau Plat107 - An Antique French Bureau Plat
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19th century, the serpentine top with leather inset and brass trim, the front of the desk fitted with a long drawer, all raised over cabriole legs fit
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Estimate : 3,000.00 - 5,000.00
 
 
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A Pair of Karpen Stands, c.1930108 - A Pair of Karpen Stands, c.1930
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Produced in Chicago, in Louis XV style, each with a round top with molded edges over a scrolled frieze carved with "C" forms, raised on tr...
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Estimate : 1,000.00 - 2,000.00
 
 
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Louis XVI Style Ladies Desk109 - Louis XVI Style Ladies Desk
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Mid 20th century, the writing desk with a rectangular top inset with a leather surface, with brass molding surmounted by a raised superstructure, the
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Estimate : 600.00 - 900.00
 
 
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Louis XV Style Sofa, Early 20thc.110 - Louis XV Style Sofa, Early 20thc.
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The walnut frame with a curved and channeled back, gracefully sloping into the arms, the arms raised over curved supports, with a loose down cushion
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Estimate : 1,500.00 - 2,500.00
 
 
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