Fine & Decorative Arts Auction

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

Auction Details

<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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Lalique Valentin Figure259Lalique 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 ...
Estimate : 75.00 - 150.00
Lalique Gregoire Figure260Lalique 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.
Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
Lalique Bird Figure #10602261Lalique 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.
Estimate : 50.00 - 100.00
Lalique Caroline Figure262Lalique 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...
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sabino Butterfly Figure263Sabino 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...
Estimate : 40.00 - 80.00
An Oak and Bamboo Shelf264An 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,...
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
An Oak Dining Table265An 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
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
A LeCoultre Atmospheric Clock266A 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" ...
Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
"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
Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
LaBarge Eglomise Mirror268LaBarge 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
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
A Petite Trumeau Mirror269A 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
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Three Belleek Busts, Ireland270Three 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
Estimate : 300.00 - 600.00
A Belleek Polar Bear Figure271A 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
Estimate : 75.00 - 150.00
Belleek Terrier Figure, Ireland272Belleek 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...
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Belleek Irish Wolfhound Figure273Belleek 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 ...
Estimate : 75.00 - 150.00
Two Armorial Plates, circa 1790274Two 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
Estimate : 50.00 - 100.00
A Coalport Shaped Dish, England275A 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
Estimate : 75.00 - 150.00
Pair of Royal Worcester Plates276Pair 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
Estimate : 75.00 - 150.00
A Potter Studio Sterling Card Dish277A 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.
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Six Gorham Sterling Nut Dishes278Six 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...
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00