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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Danish Silver Demi Spoons319 - Danish Silver Demi Spoons
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Comprising; two sets of six spoons, decorated with engraved decoration, each with a half-wrythen handle, hallmarked 830S, most dated and inscribed. 5
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
 
 
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Cartier Sterling Salt and Peppers320 - Cartier Sterling Salt and Peppers
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Comprising a set of four individual salt and pepper shakers, of flared octagonal form, stamped Cartier Sterling, together with the fitted box. 1 1/2...
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Group of Sterling Serving Pieces321 - Group of Sterling Serving Pieces
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Comprising: a Gorham "Norfolk" tomato server, an International "Revere" serving fork, a Baker-Manchester sauce ladle, and Hamilt...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
 
 
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Group of Sterling Flatware322 - Group of Sterling Flatware
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Comprising: a Nilsen and Thorkilosen silver spoon engraved with monogram, a Scandi+C1603navian silver spoon engraved 830s Norge 1920, a mint spoon wit
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Duchin Sterling Candlesticks323 - Duchin Sterling Candlesticks
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A pair, each with ovoid candle cups raised over three annular knops and a gadrooned weighted base, stamped "Duchin Sterling weighted". 8&...
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Sterling Three Light Candelabra324 - Sterling Three Light Candelabra
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Comprising a pair, manufactured by the AMC company, the three part adjustable forms of baluster shape, weighted bases, stamped AMC sterling weighted.
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Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
 
 
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Cast Metal Figural Oil Lamp325 - Cast Metal Figural Oil Lamp
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English, the metal standard in the form of a cupid, issuing forth three scrolling arms, surmounted by a blue glass shade painted with a floral bouque
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Estimate : 500.00 - 800.00
 
 
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Pair of Italian Gilt Hall Fixtures326 - Pair of Italian Gilt Hall Fixtures
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Each of cylindrical form, centered by three lights, the simple frame embellished with swags of cording and tassels. 24"h. Condition: one fashio...
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Estimate : 600.00 - 900.00
 
 
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Group of Dickensian Motif Prints327 - Group of Dickensian Motif Prints
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Comprising a group of seven prints, after A. Ludovici, each depicting a scene from a Dickens novel. 14" x 18". Condition: wear to mats, ot...
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Group of Mid-19thc. French Prints328 - Group of Mid-19thc. French Prints
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Comprising 28 assorted prints depicting political commentary, social events, and fashion; together with 13 "vignettes extraites". 8 1/2&q...
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Erte 329 - Erte
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New York Lady/ Manhattan Mary II silk-screen numbered 237/300, s.l.r. Erte framed, 27 1/4" x 26 1/4" Condition: no damage or repair
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Estimate : 900.00 - 1,200.00
 
 
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Pair of Hand Colored Golf Prints330 - Pair of Hand Colored Golf Prints
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Produced by F.T. Richards, each depicting a golfer in Elizabethan garb, signed on bottom right "E.T. Richards", lower left "Publishe...
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Nicola Simbari331 - Nicola Simbari
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Silk-screen Print, 1982 Untitled Garden Image s.l.r., embossed, numbered 144/160 framed, 48" x 54" Condition: excellent
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Estimate : 900.00 - 1,200.00
 
 
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Royal Worcester "Mennecy"332 - Royal Worcester "Mennecy"
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England, circa 1970, modeled as a three stemmed gilt metal rose, surmounted by white porcelain roses, all over a composition base, together with compa
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An Aynsley Raccoon Figure333 - An Aynsley Raccoon Figure
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England, modeled as an alert raccoon bringing home his dinner, painted in polychrome enamels, stamped in green with Aynsley logo, stamped in red &q...
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A Cybis Squirrel Figure334 - A Cybis Squirrel Figure
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Modeled with a fluffy tail and alert expression, painted in polychrome enamels, signed Cybis in brown, impressed Cybis. 7 7/8"h. Condition: exc...
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A Cybis Baby Donkey335 - A Cybis Baby Donkey
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Modeled with an unsteady stance, painted in polychrome enamels, signed "Cybis" in brown. 7 1/8"h. Condition: excellent.
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Four Lalique Phalsbourg Goblets336 - Four Lalique Phalsbourg Goblets
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Each 10 oz crystal goblet with a tulip shaped bowl raised over a square stem, molded and frosted with a fruiting vine motif, raised over a round base,
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Lalique Bicentennial Pin Tray337 - Lalique Bicentennial Pin Tray
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The clear disk form surmounted by an oval medallion molded in relief with an American bald eagle 1776-1976, labeled "Cristal Lalique, Paris&qu...
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Lalique "Naiade" Pin Tray338 - Lalique "Naiade" Pin Tray
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The clear disk form surmounted by a medallion molded in relief with the figure of a female nude, signed "Lalique France". 4"h. Condit...
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