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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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199A Walnut Eastlake Style BedMetropolitan Galleries
19th century, the full size bed with a high headboard, centered at the top with stylized floral motif, including a matching footboard. 70"h x 5...
Estimate : 900.00 - 1,200.00
200Eastlake Style Chest and MirrorMetropolitan Galleries
19th century, surrounded by an elaborate framed, pivoting mirror, over a rectangular grey marble top, over three long drawers, with burled walnut plaq
Estimate : 900.00 - 1,200.00
201An Eastlake Style Walnut BedMetropolitan Galleries
The fullsize bed decorated with burled walnut plaques, applied and incised with scrolling foliage, complete with headboard, footboard, and side rails.
Estimate : 900.00 - 1,200.00
202A Model of the Mayflower, 20th c.Metropolitan Galleries
Constructed of wood leather, and natural string, the rustic form on a stand reading "Mayflower". 24"h x 25 1/2"l x 8"w. Con...
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
203A Louis XVI Style CommodeMetropolitan Galleries
French, circa 1920, the serpentine marble top veined in grey and ochre, over a bombee body fitted with four short drawers, raised on cabriole legs, fi
Estimate : 1,500.00 - 2,500.00
204A Copeland Spode Fitzhugh JugMetropolitan Galleries
Of flared form, with a double strap handle, terminating in molded leaves, transfer decorated in green with a stylized oriental motif, stamped Copeland
Estimate : 30.00 - 60.00
205Pair of Copeland Spode PlatesMetropolitan Galleries
Of crescent form , molded with a cabbage leaf relief, impressed "Copeland Spode Imperial", stamped in black, Spode Imperial England. Condi...
Estimate : 50.00 - 100.00
206Set of Haviland Dessert PlatesMetropolitan Galleries
France, circa 1910, retailed by the C.A. Selzer Company of Cleveland, Ohio, each plate transfer decorated and painted with a garden scene, the details
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
20712 Consomme Cups and SaucersMetropolitan Galleries
Produced by the Heinrich Company, Bavaria, circa 1910, each with a green band enclosed by a gilt and tooled rim, stamped in green with crowned logo, S
Estimate : 75.00 - 150.00
208Spode Stafford Flowers ServiceMetropolitan Galleries
Comprising; four dinner plates, four salad plates, two bread plates, four tea cups and saucers, two round platters, a teapot, a cream jug, and a cover
Estimate : 300.00 - 600.00
209American Post-ImpressionistMetropolitan Galleries
Circa 1910, Landscape with Beige Façade oil on board framed, 17" x 19 1/2" Condition: 4"d. In-painting in foreground
Estimate : 500.00 - 800.00
210American Post-ImpressionistMetropolitan Galleries
Circa 1910, Landscape with Haystacks oil on board framed, 17" x 19 1/2" Condition: all four corners with pin holes, scuffing to lower left...
Estimate : 500.00 - 800.00
211American Post-ImpressionistMetropolitan Galleries
Circa 1910, Landscape with Pink House oil on board framed, 17"x 19 1/2" Condition: thinly painted near upper right corner, no damage or r...
Estimate : 500.00 - 800.00
212American Post-Impressionist Metropolitan Galleries
Circa 1910, Landscape with two facades oil on board framed, 17" x 19 1/2" Condition: thinly painted, overall with a slightly dull finish.
Estimate : 400.00 - 800.00
213 American Post-ImpressionistMetropolitan Galleries
Circa 1910, Hayfield oil on board framed, 17" x 19 1/2" Condition: good, two areas of in-painting in lower right.
Estimate : 500.00 - 800.00
214Albert Smith (Am. 1862-1940)Metropolitan Galleries
Seascape oil on canvas, dated "Aug '91" framed, 11 1/2" x 15 1/2" Condition: pin holes on all corners, not on a stretcher, a...
Estimate : 400.00 - 800.00
215Hugh Huntington HowardMetropolitan Galleries
(American 1860-1927) Rural Landscape oil on canvas, s.l.l. framed, 3 1/2" x 5 1/4" Note: Howard was a member of the Cleveland Society of A...
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
216Charles Zollars (1890-1986)Metropolitan Galleries
(American 1890-1986) Rural Landscape oil on artists board, s.l.r."C.R. Zollars" framed, 17 1/4" x 21 1/4" Condition: slightly so...
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
21720th Century American SchoolMetropolitan Galleries
Abstract Landscape gouache on paper framed, 24" x 28" Condition: no damage or repair.
Estimate : 800.00 - 1,200.00
218Carl GaertnerMetropolitan Galleries
Bermuda Series Landscape gouache on board, s.l.r. "Carl Gaertner", dated 1947 framed, 22 1/4" x 27"
Note: artist's study on...
Estimate : 6,000.00 - 8,000.00
219Clyde Singer (American)Metropolitan Galleries
Market Couple oil on artist board, s.u.r. "C. Singer" framed, 15 3/4" x 13 3/4" Condition: no damage or repair.
Estimate : 900.00 - 1,200.00
22020th Century American SchoolMetropolitan Galleries
Portrait of a Gentleman oil on canvas framed, 25" x 28 3/4" Condition: minor losses to gilt on frame, otherwise very good. Provenance: Th...
Estimate : 600.00 - 900.00
221 Henry Keller (American)Metropolitan Galleries
Portrait of a Gentleman pastel framed, 36" x 29 3/4" Condition: no damage or repair.
Estimate : 600.00 - 900.00
222Henry Keller (American)Metropolitan Galleries
Recumbe+C1382nt Cow pencil drawing matted and framed, 14" x 16 1/4" Condition: very good
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
223Francis Meyers (American)Metropolitan Galleries
Untitled Abstract Figures oil on board framed, 15 1/2" x 13" Condition: good.
Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
224Caproni Bros. Plaster BustMetropolitan Galleries
Produced in Boston, modeled a the head of a man with abstract features, dated 1916, and inset with a metal company tag. 12"h. Condition: some ...
Estimate : 75.00 - 150.00
225Galle Cameo Glass Vase, FranceMetropolitan Galleries
The baluster form carved to reveal a white translucent ground covered with a purple and green vinous passion flower, signed on the base Galle. 10 3/...
Estimate : 900.00 - 1,200.00
226Continental Art Nouveau VasesMetropolitan Galleries
Comprising a pair, each of square form, decorated in gilt and black with poppies, 13"h, 4 1/4" sq. Condition: both with rubbed gilding, ti...
Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
227A French Carved Sofa and ChairMetropolitan Galleries
Circa 1920, each frame carved from a tropical hardwood with a scrolling floral and foliate motif, centering an acorn and oak leaf garland, upholstere
Estimate : 4,000.00 - 6,000.00
228Georgian Style Walnut BenchMetropolitan Galleries
Circa 1920, the rectangular top upholstered in black velvet, over a molded seat rail with a vinous floral motif, raised over six carved legs ending in
Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
229Henredon Walnut Dining ChairsMetropolitan Galleries
Comprising two arms chairs and four side chairs, each with a slightly curved crestrail, over a seat with conforming crest rail, raised over round legs
Estimate : 400.00 - 800.00
230Large Needlepoint Oak OttomanMetropolitan Galleries
The rectangular top depicting a courting scene in petit point and needlepoint, raised over cabriole legs with pad feet. 18"h x 38"w x 27 1...
Estimate : 900.00 - 1,200.00
231Oak and Tapestry ChairMetropolitan Galleries
The curved crestrail centered by a floral blossom over a padded cartouche back upholstered in a tapestry depicting two maidens, the seat covered in a
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
232Gottfried Arnegger (b.1905)Metropolitan Galleries
Italian Sea Scape oil on canvas, s.l.r."G. Arnegger" framed, 29" x 37" Condition: excellent, no damage or repair.
Estimate : 3,000.00 - 5,000.00
23320th Century SchoolMetropolitan Galleries
Still Life oil on canvas, s.l.l."Rouge" framed, 26 3/4" x 30 1/2" Condition: no damage or repair
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
234Manuel RobbeMetropolitan Galleries
(French 1872-1936) Landscape aquatint, signed in pencil "Manuel Robbe" framed, 28 1/4" x 23 1/2" Condition: no damage or repair
Estimate : 900.00 - 1,200.00
235Clyde Singer (American b.1908)Metropolitan Galleries
Nude drawing, signed "Clyde Singer" framed, 24 1/2" x 20 1/2" Condition: folds and small tears to paper.
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
236Hand Colored Print, c.1905Metropolitan Galleries
Arab Market Scene framed Condition: no damage or repair to print, frame with several minor surface scratches.
Estimate : 400.00 - 800.00
237Grant ArnoldMetropolitan Galleries
"Edge of the Woods" lithograph, signed and dated 1940 framed, 16 3/4" x 20 3/4" Condition: good, no damage or repair.
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
238Grant ArnoldMetropolitan Galleries
"End of the Road" lithograph, signed and dated 1940, numbered 20/20 matted and framed, 16 3/4" x 20 3/4" Condition: good.
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
239Ernest Fiene Metropolitan Galleries
Landscape Associated American Artist Lithograph, s.l.r."Ernest Fiene" framed, 12 1/2" x 15 1/2" Condition: no damage or repairs
Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
240George SchreiberMetropolitan Galleries
"Cotton Pickers" Associated American Artist Lithograph, s.l.r. "G. Schreiber" framed, 15" x 18 3/4" Condition: minor a...
Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
241William GropperMetropolitan Galleries
"Finn Macool" Associated American Artist Lithograph, s.l.r. "Gropper" framed, 17 1/4" x 13 1/4" Condition: slight acid...
Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
242Lawrence Beall SmithMetropolitan Galleries
"Child and Cherubs" Associated American Artist Lithograph, s.l.r."Lawrence Beall Smith" framed, 16 1/2" x 20 1/4" Cond...
Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
243Boehm Hummingbird FigureMetropolitan Galleries
Figure number 10419, circa 1989, modeled as a hummingbird and an orchid, delicately painted in polychrome enamels, stamped with Boehm horse and crown
Estimate : 300.00 - 600.00
244A Boehm Cygnet FigureMetropolitan Galleries
Figure number 400-27, painted in polychrome enamels, stamped in black with Boehm horse and feather motif, made in U.S.A, numbered 400-27H. 6 1/2&quo...
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
245Boehm American Bald EagleMetropolitan Galleries
Figure #40368, a 40th anniversary issue, modeled as an eagle with outstretched wings, painted in polychrome enamels,stamped in black with company logo
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
246A Boehm Blue Heron ChickMetropolitan Galleries
Figure #200-19, made in England, modeled with an insect at his feet, painted in polychrome enamels, stamped in black with horse and feather mark, num
Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
247Royal Crown Derby PaperweightMetropolitan Galleries
In the form of a turtle, decorated in an Imari palette, stamped in iron red with company logo, stopper similarly molded. 2 1/2"h, 5 1/2"w...
Estimate : 75.00 - 150.00
248Royal Crown Derby PaperweightMetropolitan Galleries
In the form of a crab, decorated in an Imari palette, stamped in iron red with the company logo, stopper similarly molded. 4 1/2" x 3". C...
Estimate : 75.00 - 150.00
249Royal Crown Derby PaperweightMetropolitan Galleries
In the form of a serpent, decorated in the Imari palette, stamped in iron red with the company logo, the stopper similarly molded. 3"h. Conditi...
Estimate : 75.00 - 150.00
250Royal Crown Derby PaperweightMetropolitan Galleries
In the form of a frog, decorated in an Imari palette, stamped in iron red with the company logo, the stopper similarly molded. 3"h. Condition: ...
Estimate : 75.00 - 150.00
251Royal Crown Derby PaperweightMetropolitan Galleries
In the form of a recumbent duck, decorated in an Imari palette, stamped with the company logo, the stopper similarly molded. 3"h, 4 1/2"w,...
Estimate : 75.00 - 150.00
252A Boehm Baby WoodthrushMetropolitan Galleries
Figure #444, painted in polychrome enamels, stamped in black with Boehm horse mark and numbered. 4 1/2". Condition: excellent, no damage or re...
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
253A Boehm Sitting CygnetMetropolitan Galleries
Figure # 400-46, painted in polychrome enamels, stamped in black with Boehm horse and feather mark and numbered. 5"h. Condition: excellent, no ...
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
254A Boehm Cape May WarblerMetropolitan Galleries
Figure #400-45, the limited edition form painted in polychrome enamels, stamped in black with Boehm horse and feather mark, Limited Edition, 1977. 9 7
Estimate : 300.00 - 600.00
255Boehm Baby Blue JayMetropolitan Galleries
Figure #436, painted in polychrome enamels, stamped with black Boehm horse head mark, name and number. 4 1/2" . Condition: excellent.
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
256A Boehm Magnolia FigureMetropolitan Galleries
Modeled as a blossoming flower, painted in polychrome enamels, stamped in black with Boehm horse and crown mark, made in England. 2 3/4"h, 5 1/...
Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
257A Boehm Baby Spotted OwlMetropolitan Galleries
Figure #20253, made in England, painted in polychrome enamels, stamped in black with horse and crown logo, numbered. 8 1/2"h. Condition: excel...
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
258A Steuben Bouquet VaseMetropolitan Galleries
Style #8020, the clear flared form applied on both sides with ovoid pads, etched signature "Steuben" 6 1/2"h. Condition: excellent.
Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
259Lalique Valentin FigureMetropolitan Galleries
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
260Lalique Gregoire FigureMetropolitan Galleries
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
261Lalique Bird Figure #10602Metropolitan Galleries
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
262Lalique Caroline FigureMetropolitan Galleries
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
263Sabino Butterfly FigureMetropolitan Galleries
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
264An Oak and Bamboo ShelfMetropolitan Galleries
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
265An Oak Dining TableMetropolitan Galleries
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
266A LeCoultre Atmospheric ClockMetropolitan Galleries
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
267"Korean" Pendulum Wall ClockMetropolitan Galleries
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
268LaBarge Eglomise MirrorMetropolitan Galleries
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
269A Petite Trumeau MirrorMetropolitan Galleries
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
270Three Belleek Busts, IrelandMetropolitan Galleries
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
271A Belleek Polar Bear FigureMetropolitan Galleries
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
272Belleek Terrier Figure, IrelandMetropolitan Galleries
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
273Belleek Irish Wolfhound FigureMetropolitan Galleries
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
274Two Armorial Plates, circa 1790Metropolitan Galleries
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
275A Coalport Shaped Dish, EnglandMetropolitan Galleries
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
276Pair of Royal Worcester PlatesMetropolitan Galleries
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
277A Potter Studio Sterling Card DishMetropolitan Galleries
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
278Six Gorham Sterling Nut DishesMetropolitan Galleries
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
279Reed and Barton Mint DishesMetropolitan Galleries
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
Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
280A Six Light Iron ChandelierMetropolitan Galleries
American, circa 1930, wrought in a bird cage form comprised of "c" scrolls, applied with floral and scroll decoration, with six twisted ar...
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 2,000.00
281A Three Light Iron ChandelierMetropolitan Galleries
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...
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
282Pair of Plated Silver Wall SconcesMetropolitan Galleries
Circa 1930, in the Chippendale style, each with a curved back plate supporting two "S" shaped curved arms, previously fitted for electrici...
Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
283Dresden Figure Fitted as a LampMetropolitan Galleries
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. ...
Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
28419th c. Soapstone Guanyin FigureMetropolitan Galleries
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...
Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
285Japanese Bronze Urn Metropolitan Galleries
Fitted as a Lamp, the waisted cylindrical form centered by a curving branch. 29 1/4"h. Condition: minor scratches to base.
Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
286Chinese Porcelain LampMetropolitan Galleries
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...
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
288Pair of Blue and White ImmortalsMetropolitan Galleries
Chinese 20th century, the porcelain figures decorated in blue, dragon staff cast separately. 26"h. Condition: excellent, no damage or repair.
Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
289Pair of Chinese Silk Cuffs, Metropolitan Galleries
Early 20th century, each silk cuff embellished in needlework, one depicting courtiers, the other with a floral motif, each enclosed within a black si
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
290Mahogany Dining Table and ChairsMetropolitan Galleries
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...
Estimate : 900.00 - 1,200.00
291Baker Mahogany Dining TableMetropolitan Galleries
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
Estimate : 600.00 - 900.00
292Henkel Harris Mahogany ServerMetropolitan Galleries
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
Estimate : 500.00 - 800.00
293A Vintage Office BenchMetropolitan Galleries
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
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
293A A Vintage Office BenchMetropolitan Galleries
The second of the pair, see description for 293.
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
294"Fast" Eddie WatkinsMetropolitan Galleries
American, 20th century Untitled Birch Tree, circa 1983 oil on canvas, s.l.l 18" x 24" Condition: excellent
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
295"Fast" Eddie WatkinsMetropolitan Galleries
American, 20th century Untitled Riverscape, circa 1984 oil on canvas, s.l.l. 18" x 24" Condition: slight scuffing and paint loss to corner...
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
296"Fast"Eddie WatkinsMetropolitan Galleries
American, 20th century Untitled Façade, circa 1990 oil on canvas, s.l.l. 18" x 24" Condition: excellent
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
297"Fast" Eddie WatkinsMetropolitan Galleries
American, 20th century Untitled Barn Scene, circa 1982 oil on canvas, s.l.r 18" x 24" Condition: Excellent, no damage or repair
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00