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 Walnut Eastlake Style Bed199 - A Walnut Eastlake Style Bed
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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...
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Estimate : 900.00 - 1,200.00
 
 
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Eastlake Style Chest and Mirror200 - Eastlake Style Chest and Mirror
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19th century, surrounded by an elaborate framed, pivoting mirror, over a rectangular grey marble top, over three long drawers, with burled walnut plaq
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Estimate : 900.00 - 1,200.00
 
 
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An Eastlake Style Walnut Bed201 - An Eastlake Style Walnut Bed
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The fullsize bed decorated with burled walnut plaques, applied and incised with scrolling foliage, complete with headboard, footboard, and side rails.
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Estimate : 900.00 - 1,200.00
 
 
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A Model of the Mayflower, 20th c.202 - A Model of the Mayflower, 20th c.
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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...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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A Louis XVI  Style Commode203 - A Louis XVI Style Commode
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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
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Estimate : 1,500.00 - 2,500.00
 
 
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A Copeland Spode Fitzhugh Jug204 - A Copeland Spode Fitzhugh Jug
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Of flared form, with a double strap handle, terminating in molded leaves, transfer decorated in green with a stylized oriental motif, stamped Copeland
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Estimate : 30.00 - 60.00
 
 
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Pair of Copeland Spode Plates205 - Pair of Copeland Spode Plates
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Of crescent form , molded with a cabbage leaf relief, impressed "Copeland Spode Imperial", stamped in black, Spode Imperial England. Condi...
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Estimate : 50.00 - 100.00
 
 
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Set of Haviland Dessert Plates206 - Set of Haviland Dessert Plates
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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
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
 
 
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12 Consomme Cups and Saucers207 - 12 Consomme Cups and Saucers
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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
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Estimate : 75.00 - 150.00
 
 
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Spode Stafford Flowers Service208 - Spode Stafford Flowers Service
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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
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Estimate : 300.00 - 600.00
 
 
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American Post-Impressionist209 - American Post-Impressionist
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Circa 1910, Landscape with Beige Façade oil on board framed, 17" x 19 1/2" Condition: 4"d. In-painting in foreground
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Estimate : 500.00 - 800.00
 
 
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American Post-Impressionist210 - American Post-Impressionist
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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...
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Estimate : 500.00 - 800.00
 
 
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American Post-Impressionist211 - American Post-Impressionist
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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...
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Estimate : 500.00 - 800.00
 
 
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American Post-Impressionist 212 - American Post-Impressionist
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Circa 1910, Landscape with two facades oil on board framed, 17" x 19 1/2" Condition: thinly painted, overall with a slightly dull finish.
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Estimate : 400.00 - 800.00
 
 
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 American Post-Impressionist213 - American Post-Impressionist
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Circa 1910, Hayfield oil on board framed, 17" x 19 1/2" Condition: good, two areas of in-painting in lower right.
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Estimate : 500.00 - 800.00
 
 
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Albert Smith (Am. 1862-1940)214 - Albert Smith (Am. 1862-1940)
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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...
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Estimate : 400.00 - 800.00
 
 
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Hugh Huntington Howard215 - Hugh Huntington Howard
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(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...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Charles Zollars (1890-1986)216 - Charles Zollars (1890-1986)
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(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...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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20th Century American School217 - 20th Century American School
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Abstract Landscape gouache on paper framed, 24" x 28" Condition: no damage or repair.
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Estimate : 800.00 - 1,200.00
 
 
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Carl Gaertner218 - Carl Gaertner
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Bermuda Series Landscape gouache on board, s.l.r. "Carl Gaertner", dated 1947 framed, 22 1/4" x 27" Note: artist's study on...
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Estimate : 6,000.00 - 8,000.00
 
 
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Clyde Singer (American)219 - Clyde Singer (American)
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Market Couple oil on artist board, s.u.r. "C. Singer" framed, 15 3/4" x 13 3/4" Condition: no damage or repair.
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Estimate : 900.00 - 1,200.00
 
 
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20th Century American School220 - 20th Century American School
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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...
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Estimate : 600.00 - 900.00
 
 
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 Henry Keller (American)221 - Henry Keller (American)
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Portrait of a Gentleman pastel framed, 36" x 29 3/4" Condition: no damage or repair.
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Estimate : 600.00 - 900.00
 
 
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Henry Keller (American)222 - Henry Keller (American)
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Recumbe+C1382nt Cow pencil drawing matted and framed, 14" x 16 1/4" Condition: very good
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Francis Meyers (American)223 - Francis Meyers (American)
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Untitled Abstract Figures oil on board framed, 15 1/2" x 13" Condition: good.
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Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
 
 
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Caproni Bros. Plaster Bust224 - Caproni Bros. Plaster Bust
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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 ...
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Estimate : 75.00 - 150.00
 
 
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Galle Cameo Glass Vase, France225 - Galle Cameo Glass Vase, France
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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/...
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Estimate : 900.00 - 1,200.00
 
 
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Continental Art Nouveau Vases226 - Continental Art Nouveau Vases
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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...
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Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
 
 
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A French  Carved Sofa and Chair227 - A French Carved Sofa and Chair
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Circa 1920, each frame carved from a tropical hardwood with a scrolling floral and foliate motif, centering an acorn and oak leaf garland, upholstere
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Estimate : 4,000.00 - 6,000.00
 
 
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Georgian Style Walnut Bench228 - Georgian Style Walnut Bench
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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
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Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
 
 
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Henredon Walnut Dining Chairs229 - Henredon Walnut Dining Chairs
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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
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Estimate : 400.00 - 800.00
 
 
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Large Needlepoint Oak Ottoman230 - Large Needlepoint Oak Ottoman
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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...
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Estimate : 900.00 - 1,200.00
 
 
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Oak and Tapestry Chair231 - Oak and Tapestry Chair
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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
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Gottfried Arnegger (b.1905)232 - Gottfried Arnegger (b.1905)
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Italian Sea Scape oil on canvas, s.l.r."G. Arnegger" framed, 29" x 37" Condition: excellent, no damage or repair.
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Estimate : 3,000.00 - 5,000.00
 
 
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20th Century School233 - 20th Century School
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Still Life oil on canvas, s.l.l."Rouge" framed, 26 3/4" x 30 1/2" Condition: no damage or repair
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Manuel Robbe234 - Manuel Robbe
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(French 1872-1936) Landscape aquatint, signed in pencil "Manuel Robbe" framed, 28 1/4" x 23 1/2" Condition: no damage or repair
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Estimate : 900.00 - 1,200.00
 
 
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Clyde Singer (American b.1908)235 - Clyde Singer (American b.1908)
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Nude drawing, signed "Clyde Singer" framed, 24 1/2" x 20 1/2" Condition: folds and small tears to paper.
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Hand Colored Print, c.1905236 - Hand Colored Print, c.1905
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Arab Market Scene framed Condition: no damage or repair to print, frame with several minor surface scratches.
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Estimate : 400.00 - 800.00
 
 
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Grant Arnold237 - Grant Arnold
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"Edge of the Woods" lithograph, signed and dated 1940 framed, 16 3/4" x 20 3/4" Condition: good, no damage or repair.
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
 
 
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Grant Arnold238 - Grant Arnold
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"End of the Road" lithograph, signed and dated 1940, numbered 20/20 matted and framed, 16 3/4" x 20 3/4" Condition: good.
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
 
 
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Ernest Fiene 239 - Ernest Fiene
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Landscape Associated American Artist Lithograph, s.l.r."Ernest Fiene" framed, 12 1/2" x 15 1/2" Condition: no damage or repairs
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Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
 
 
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George Schreiber240 - George Schreiber
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"Cotton Pickers" Associated American Artist Lithograph, s.l.r. "G. Schreiber" framed, 15" x 18 3/4" Condition: minor a...
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Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
 
 
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William Gropper241 - William Gropper
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"Finn Macool" Associated American Artist Lithograph, s.l.r. "Gropper" framed, 17 1/4" x 13 1/4" Condition: slight acid...
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Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
 
 
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Lawrence Beall Smith242 - Lawrence Beall Smith
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"Child and Cherubs" Associated American Artist Lithograph, s.l.r."Lawrence Beall Smith" framed, 16 1/2" x 20 1/4" Cond...
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Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
 
 
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Boehm Hummingbird Figure243 - Boehm Hummingbird Figure
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Figure number 10419, circa 1989, modeled as a hummingbird and an orchid, delicately painted in polychrome enamels, stamped with Boehm horse and crown
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Estimate : 300.00 - 600.00
 
 
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A Boehm Cygnet Figure244 - A Boehm Cygnet Figure
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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...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
 
 
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Boehm American Bald Eagle245 - Boehm American Bald Eagle
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Figure #40368, a 40th anniversary issue, modeled as an eagle with outstretched wings, painted in polychrome enamels,stamped in black with company logo
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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A Boehm Blue Heron Chick246 - A Boehm Blue Heron Chick
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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
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Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
 
 
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Royal Crown Derby Paperweight247 - Royal Crown Derby Paperweight
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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...
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Estimate : 75.00 - 150.00
 
 
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Royal Crown Derby Paperweight248 - Royal Crown Derby Paperweight
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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...
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Estimate : 75.00 - 150.00
 
 
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