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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Six 19th c Hitchcock Side Chairs41 - Six 19th c Hitchcock Side Chairs
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Each with a turned block crestrail over a ladder back, the square rush seats raised over turned legs joined by block stretchers, painted black, stenci
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Estimate : 800.00 - 1,200.00
 
 
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Late 19th c. Pine Sideboard42 - Late 19th c. Pine Sideboard
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The upper portion with a scalloped back board over four short drawers, raised on curved side supports, the lower portion with a rectangular molded to
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Estimate : 400.00 - 800.00
 
 
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Three Crystal Decanters43 - Three Crystal Decanters
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Comprising; two hand cut and polished vessels, and one molded vessel. 11 1/4"h., tallest. Condition: no damage or repair.
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
 
 
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A Pair of Meissen Plates44 - A Pair of Meissen Plates
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Late 19th or early 20th century, each painted in underglaze blue with a stylized floral motif, pierced with a basketweave rim, the details picked out
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
 
 
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A Pair of Meissen Plates45 - A Pair of Meissen Plates
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Each scalloped form molded in relief with a scrolled floral design, the details picked out in blue enamel and gilt, the verso with underglaze blue cro
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
 
 
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A Pierced Meissen Compote46 - A Pierced Meissen Compote
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Of flared form, painted in underglaze blue with a pierced bowl and base, both marked with underglaze blue crossed swords. 8 1/2"h., 10 1/2"...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
 
 
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Reverse Painted Portrait, 19th c.47 - Reverse Painted Portrait, 19th c.
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The subject depicted in period garb with a wistful expression on her face, inscribed "Louise". 12" x 9", framed. Condition: thre...
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Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
 
 
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Frank E. Case (American)48 - Frank E. Case (American)
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"Primitive Evangeline" oil on canvas 28 1/2" x 57", framed Condition: heavy cracquelure and wear to the edges of the canvas. Pr...
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Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
 
 
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A Walnut Gateleg Table, 19th c.49 - A Walnut Gateleg Table, 19th c.
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Produced in America, the top constructed of two panels with curved sides and flanked by "D" shaped end, the top opening to accommodate up ...
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Estimate : 800.00 - 1,200.00
 
 
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19th c. American Arm Chairs50 - 19th c. American Arm Chairs
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Comprising a pair, each with a curved crest rail and matching back splat, flanked by a curved element, each supporting a round, turned arm, raised in
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Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
 
 
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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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