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 Pair of English Cased Vases51 - A Pair of English Cased Vases
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Circa 1900, each of globular form, issuing forth square necks, blown in pink glass cased in yellow, unsigned. 3 1/2" h. Condition: Excellen...
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Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
 
 
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A Pair of English Cased Vases52 - A Pair of English Cased Vases
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Circa 1900, of bulbous form, each blown in pink glass, cased in white and peach glass. 3"h. Condition: Excellent. Provenance: Thomas Goode, Lo...
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Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
 
 
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An Oak Child's Folding Chair53 - An Oak Child's Folding Chair
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Of slat construction, with original finish. 24"h, 12 1/2"w, 19 1/2"d. Condition: no damage or repair, slight wear to the edge of the ...
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Estimate : 40.00 - 60.00
 
 
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A Vintage Child's Wicker Rocker54 - A Vintage Child's Wicker Rocker
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The arched back with a tightly woven diamond pattern, painted in green and orange, the seat covered in a vintage cushion in cream, blue, orange, and
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Estimate : 150.00 - 200.00
 
 
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A Golden Oak Kinder Bed55 - A Golden Oak Kinder Bed
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In the Mission style, the head and foot board constructed with square slats, together with the original spring mattress. 16"h, 22 1/4"w, 1...
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Estimate : 75.00 - 150.00
 
 
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An Oak Child's Desk and Chair56 - An Oak Child's Desk and Chair
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Crafted in oak in the Arts and Crafts style, comprising a roll top desk and a ladder back chair. 31 1/2"h, 21 3/4"w, 15 1/2"d, desk. ...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
 
 
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Continental School57 - Continental School
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Untitled Interior Scene with Children at Play oil on artists board framed, 12 1/4" x 11"
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Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
 
 
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19th century Continental School58 - 19th century Continental School
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Untitled Portrait of a Girl framed, 24 1/2" x 22 1/2" Condition: stretcher with label reading "Artists Materials 54-56 Cornhill, Pear...
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Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
 
 
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19th Century Continental School59 - 19th Century Continental School
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Untitled Interior Scene with Children oil on board framed, 14" x 12 1/2" Condition: no damage.
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Estimate : 600.00 - 900.00
 
 
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Edwin McGargee (1883-1958)60 - Edwin McGargee (1883-1958)
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Portrait of a Young Girl with Dog oil on canvas, s.l.r framed, 45" x 36" Condition: no damage or repair, possibly over painted to area abo...
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Estimate : 2,000.00 - 4,000.00
 
 
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Graham William's (British 19th c)61 - Graham William's (British 19th c)
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Untitled Landscape oil on canvas, s.l.r. framed, 32" x 44 1/4"
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Estimate : 1,000.00 - 2,000.00
 
 
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Scott Leighton (American 19thc)62 - Scott Leighton (American 19thc)
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Untitled Mountain Landscape oil on board, s.l.r. framed, 17" x 23"
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Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,500.00
 
 
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Pair of 18th c. Portrait Miniatures63 - Pair of 18th c. Portrait Miniatures
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The pair delicately carved in marble, depicting a finely attired lady and gentleman, each framed. 6 3/4"l, 5 1/2"w. Condition: very good,...
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Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
 
 
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Three Georgian Miniatures, c.179064 - Three Georgian Miniatures, c.1790
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Each ovoid form cast in purple wax, depicting a monarch of England. 2 3/4"l. Condition: very slight wear, otherwise good.
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
 
 
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A 19th c. Bronze Plaque65 - A 19th c. Bronze Plaque
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Cast in high relief with the profile of a satyr, crowned with a vinous circlet, covered in a warm brown patination, numbered "98".14 3/4&q...
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Estimate : 300.00 - 600.00
 
 
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A 19th c. English Lap Desk66 - A 19th c. English Lap Desk
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The mahogany case with a hinged lid centered by a shapely inlaid plaque framed within a triple inlay brass and metal border, the interior fitted with
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Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
 
 
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A Figure of Madame Recamier67 - A Figure of Madame Recamier
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After David, produced by A.W.F. Kister Porcelain factory, Scheibe, Germany, circa 1890, modeled as the famous French courtier reclining on her namesak
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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A Sevres Portrait Plate, 19th c.68 - A Sevres Portrait Plate, 19th c.
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Produced by the Chateau de St. Cloud factory, transfer decorated and painted with an image of Napoleon Bonaparte, enclosed by an underglaze blue band,
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A Bust of Napoleon Bonaparte69 - A Bust of Napoleon Bonaparte
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After P. Rigual, modeled in white metal with a youthful representation of the emperor, covered in a warm brown patination, cast with the signature ...
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Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
 
 
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19th c. Napoleonic Memorabilia70 - 19th c. Napoleonic Memorabilia
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Comprising; a miniature framed print of Napoleon and Josephine in a gilt frame, together with a snuff box decorated with a profile of the emperor, en
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An Oak Carved Panel, American71 - An Oak Carved Panel, American
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Circa 1890, the rectangular form centered by a young man in Elizabethan garb, blowing his horn, accompanied by two hounds. 25"h x 14 1/4"...
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Estimate : 600.00 - 900.00
 
 
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A 19th c. Continental Plaque72 - A 19th c. Continental Plaque
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Carved from walnut, the rectangular form depicting a recumbent lion, inscribed "Helveticum Fidei Acvirtuti, dated MDCCXCII. 5 1/2" x 7 3/8...
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A Victorian Walnut Cornice73 - A Victorian Walnut Cornice
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Hand carved in an arch, centering a stag flanked by griffins. 13 3/4" x 37 3/4". Condition: repair to horns and general wear.
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A Victorian Door Knocker74 - A Victorian Door Knocker
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American, molded in cast iron with scrolling foliage, the reverse fitted with bolts and caps. 10 1/2"l. Condition: replaced bolts and caps, som...
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Estimate : 50.00 - 100.00
 
 
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Group of English Oak Tableware75 - Group of English Oak Tableware
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Circa 1900, comprising a porcelain lined oak fruit bowl with plated silver fittings, stamped EPNS; together with a hexagonal oak biscuit barrel fitted
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A Group of Mintons Tiles76 - A Group of Mintons Tiles
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Circa 1900, comprising four tiles transfer decorated in brown with scenes of England, molded on verso "Mintons Tile Works" with globe mar...
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Royal Winton Chintzware Sugar77 - Royal Winton Chintzware Sugar
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In the "Springtime" pattern, the square form transfer decorated in a floral pattern dominated by tulips, stamped in green Royal Winton Gr...
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Estimate : 75.00 - 150.00
 
 
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A Crown Ducal Chintz Teaset78 - A Crown Ducal Chintz Teaset
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Comprising; four square dessert plates, two tea cups, three saucers, a cream jug, and open sugar, each transfer decorated with pink, fuschia, blue, an
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English Brass Ashtray, c. 190079 - English Brass Ashtray, c. 1900
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Of demonic mask form, the eyes pierced to release smoke. 2 1/4"h, 4"w, 4 1/2"d. Condition: light, expected wear.
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A Miniature Brass Croquet Set80 - A Miniature Brass Croquet Set
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Made in England, circa 1900, comprising four mallets, four balls, and nine wickets, unmarked. 3 1/8" l, mallet
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Spode's Tower Cake Plate 81 - Spode's Tower Cake Plate
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Circa 1900, manufactured by Copeland Spode, transfer decorated in blue with a pastoral scene enclosed by a floral band, stamped in blue Copeland Spode
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A Spode's Tower Bread Basket82 - A Spode's Tower Bread Basket
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Circa 1900, manufactured by Copeland Spode, transfer decorated in blue with a pastoral scene enclosed by a floral band, stamped in blue Copeland Spode
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A Copeland and Garrett Platter83 - A Copeland and Garrett Platter
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Made in England circa 1840, the well and tree form transfer decorated in blue with a centered floral spray enclosed within a floral border, the revers
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Estimate : 300.00 - 600.00
 
 
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A Spode's Tower Dinner Service84 - A Spode's Tower Dinner Service
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Made in England circa 1900, comprising 12 dinner plates, 12 luncheon plates, 12 salad plates, 12 rim soup plates, 12 bread plates, and 12 cups and sau
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Estimate : 800.00 - 1,200.00
 
 
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Group of Spode Serving Pieces85 - Group of Spode Serving Pieces
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Made in England, comprising a large Copeland Spode oval platter transfer decorated with a stylized floral motif enameled in iron red, blue, and black,
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Spode Imari Serving Pieces86 - Spode Imari Serving Pieces
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Made in England, 19th century, comprising a teapot painted in iron red, light blue, and underglaze blue with a stylized floral motif, the details pick
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Pair of Imperial Stone Plates87 - Pair of Imperial Stone Plates
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Each scalloped form transfer decorated with a chinoiserie motif, painted in iron red, pink, green, and yellow, the details picked out in gilt, verso s
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A Royal Crown Derby Imari Bowl88 - A Royal Crown Derby Imari Bowl
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The octagonal form profusely decorated in blue, iron red, green, and gilt, with a stylized oriental floral motif, stamped with company logo, #1128. 3
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Royal Crown Derby Tableware89 - Royal Crown Derby Tableware
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Decorated in the Imari palette, comprising a round cake plate and an ovoid platter with acorn handles, raised over a pierced foot rim, the verso stamp
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A Royal Crown Derby Service90 - A Royal Crown Derby Service
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In the Imari pattern, comprising six dinner plates, 14 dessert plate, 6 bread plates, 7 teacups and saucers, and 6 demi-tasse cups and saucers, each
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Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
 
 
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Royal Crown Derby Coffee Set91 - Royal Crown Derby Coffee Set
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Comprising; a coffee pot, a chocolate pot, a cream jug, and covered sugar bowl, each decorated in a floral motif in iron red and dark underglaze blue,
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Estimate : 600.00 - 900.00
 
 
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Chinese Red Lacquer Mirror92 - Chinese Red Lacquer Mirror
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Circa 1900, the table mirror with a centered glass enclosed within a round, hand carved frame, raised over a standard pierced with a dragon, bat, bird
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Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
 
 
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A Pair of Kutani Plates, Japan93 - A Pair of Kutani Plates, Japan
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Late 19th century, each decorated in an iron red glaze with gold tracery, centered by a dragon and highly stylized border. 9 1/2"d. Condition:...
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Kutani Bowl, Japan, Late 19th c.94 - Kutani Bowl, Japan, Late 19th c.
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Decorated with a good luck mark, the round bowl with a pinched rim, the interior centered by a flowering water plant and dragon fly, the exterior dec
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A Chinese Jardinere and Saucer95 - A Chinese Jardinere and Saucer
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The cylindrical form decorated with a rouge de fer ground, accented in gilt, the two reserves depicting court life, together with matching underplate.
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Fine Japanese Woodblock Print96 - Fine Japanese Woodblock Print
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19th century, the image depicting an actor in a blue robe within a walled garden, signed lower right, framed. 20 1/2" x 15 3/4". Conditio...
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Estimate : 300.00 - 600.00
 
 
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Fine Japanese Woodblock Print97 - Fine Japanese Woodblock Print
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19th century, depicting an image of two actors in geometric patterned clothes, signed in upper and lower right corners. 20" x 11", framed....
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Pair of Japanese Prints, 19th c.98 - Pair of Japanese Prints, 19th c.
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Each wood block print depicting actor portraits; one of a male warrior, the second of a lady.19 3/4" x 15 1/2", framed. Condition: no dam...
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Two Hiroshige Woodblock Prints99 - Two Hiroshige Woodblock Prints
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Hiroshige "53 Stations of the Tokaido Road" Later Reprinting (late 19th century) 14 3/4" x 19 1/4", framed Condition: second pri...
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Japanese Woodblock Print 19th c.100 - Japanese Woodblock Print 19th c.
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Late 19th century, depicting a bijin standing in front of a dogwood, signed lower right and left. 21" x 15 3/4", framed. Condition: no da...
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