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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Reed and Barton Mint Dishes279 - Reed and Barton Mint Dishes
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Comprising a set of six dishes, each in sterling, in the form of six different varieties of flowers, including wild rose, poppy, petunia. cineraria, c
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Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
 
 
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A Six Light Iron Chandelier280 - A Six Light Iron Chandelier
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American, circa 1930, wrought in a bird cage form comprised of "c" scrolls, applied with floral and scroll decoration, with six twisted ar...
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Estimate : 1,000.00 - 2,000.00
 
 
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A Three Light Iron Chandelier281 - A Three Light Iron Chandelier
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Circa 1910, the cold painted iron form with three scrolled arms decorated in a floral and grape motif, the ceiling cap in a basket form. 30". C...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Pair of Plated Silver Wall Sconces282 - Pair of Plated Silver Wall Sconces
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Circa 1930, in the Chippendale style, each with a curved back plate supporting two "S" shaped curved arms, previously fitted for electrici...
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Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
 
 
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Dresden Figure Fitted as a Lamp283 - Dresden Figure Fitted as a Lamp
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Modeled as a finely attired lady gathering flowers accompanied by a lamb, painted in polychrome enamels, raised on a conforming base.27 1/4"h. ...
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Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
 
 
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19th c. Soapstone Guanyin Figure284 - 19th c. Soapstone Guanyin Figure
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Fitted as a lamp, the figure sculpted in a deep sand and green soapstone, raised over a conforming base. 25"h Conditi+C1448on: small scratch to...
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Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
 
 
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Japanese Bronze Urn 285 - Japanese Bronze Urn
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Fitted as a Lamp, the waisted cylindrical form centered by a curving branch. 29 1/4"h. Condition: minor scratches to base.
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Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
 
 
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Chinese Porcelain Lamp286 - Chinese Porcelain Lamp
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20th century, the turquoise baluster form decorated in relief with lily pads and cranes, all raised above a brass base with Greek key motif.25 1/2&q...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Pair of Blue and White Immortals288 - Pair of Blue and White Immortals
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Chinese 20th century, the porcelain figures decorated in blue, dragon staff cast separately. 26"h. Condition: excellent, no damage or repair.
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Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
 
 
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Pair of Chinese Silk Cuffs, 289 - Pair of Chinese Silk Cuffs,
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Early 20th century, each silk cuff embellished in needlework, one depicting courtiers, the other with a floral motif, each enclosed within a black si
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Mahogany Dining Table and Chairs290 - Mahogany Dining Table and Chairs
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Comprising and oval double pedestal table with four leaves, two arm chairs, and six side chairs. Table, 29" x 66 1/2" x 48". Chair 3...
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Estimate : 900.00 - 1,200.00
 
 
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Baker Mahogany Dining Table291 - Baker Mahogany Dining Table
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An oval top with wide band and reeded edge, raised over an urn shaped standard, supported by four reeded legs, ending in brass caps, brass Baker label
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Estimate : 600.00 - 900.00
 
 
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Henkel Harris Mahogany Server292 - Henkel Harris Mahogany Server
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The rectangular top with set back sides, over a conforming case, the center with four long drawers with triple inlay borders and brass pulls, flanked
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Estimate : 500.00 - 800.00
 
 
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A Vintage Office Bench293 - A Vintage Office Bench
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Manufactured by the Marble and Shattuck Chair Company, one bench, of a pair, with a wide curved crest rail over a slatted back, over a wide rectangula
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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A Vintage Office Bench293A - A Vintage Office Bench
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The second of the pair, see description for 293.
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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"Fast" Eddie Watkins294 - "Fast" Eddie Watkins
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American, 20th century Untitled Birch Tree, circa 1983 oil on canvas, s.l.l 18" x 24" Condition: excellent
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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"Fast" Eddie Watkins295 - "Fast" Eddie Watkins
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American, 20th century Untitled Riverscape, circa 1984 oil on canvas, s.l.l. 18" x 24" Condition: slight scuffing and paint loss to corner...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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"Fast"Eddie Watkins296 - "Fast"Eddie Watkins
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American, 20th century Untitled Façade, circa 1990 oil on canvas, s.l.l. 18" x 24" Condition: excellent
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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"Fast" Eddie Watkins297 - "Fast" Eddie Watkins
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American, 20th century Untitled Barn Scene, circa 1982 oil on canvas, s.l.r 18" x 24" Condition: Excellent, no damage or repair
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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American, 20th century Untitled Birch Tree, circa 1983 oil on canvas,298 - American, 20th century Untitled Birch Tree, circa 1983 oil on canvas,
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American, 20th century Untitled Birch Tree, circa 1983 oil on canvas, s.l.l. 24" x 18" Condition: excellent, no damage or repair.
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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