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 Chinese Celadon Funerary Urn101 - A Chinese Celadon Funerary Urn
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In the bamboo style, northern Sung, circa 960-1279, in the form of a beehive with a parasol style lid, raised on a newer wood stand.17 1/2" h....
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Estimate : 1,500.00 - 2,500.00
 
 
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Pair of Monumental Vases 19th c.102 - Pair of Monumental Vases 19th c.
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Chinese, 19th century, each vase hand potted with a bulbous vase issuing forth a slender neck, covered in a shaded blue glaze. 42"h. Condition:...
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Estimate : 2,500.00 - 4,500.00
 
 
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Japanese Cypress Tansu, 19th c.103 - Japanese Cypress Tansu, 19th c.
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The top constructed with four sliding doors, opening to reveal an interior fitted with one shelf over five drawers, with hand wrought iron handles, th
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Estimate : 4,000.00 - 6,000.00
 
 
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A Chinese Inlaid Table, c.1840104 - A Chinese Inlaid Table, c.1840
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The round top with gray marble inset with mother of pearl and brass, raised over a collapsible teak stand with reeded details. 28 3/4"h x 38 1/...
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Estimate : 2,000.00 - 4,000.00
 
 
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A Chinese Traveling Box, 19th c.105 - A Chinese Traveling Box, 19th c.
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The rosewood form inlaid with hand carved imperial green jade, apple green jade, ivory, carnelian, and coral, the double-hinged top opening to reveal
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Estimate : 1,000.00 - 2,000.00
 
 
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Chinese Teak and Marble Stand106 - Chinese Teak and Marble Stand
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Circa 1920, the round top with gray marble inset, over a wide apron with a band in a swirling dragon motif. 32"h x 12 3/4". Condition: no...
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Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
 
 
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An Antique French Bureau Plat107 - An Antique French Bureau Plat
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19th century, the serpentine top with leather inset and brass trim, the front of the desk fitted with a long drawer, all raised over cabriole legs fit
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Estimate : 3,000.00 - 5,000.00
 
 
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A Pair of Karpen Stands, c.1930108 - A Pair of Karpen Stands, c.1930
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Produced in Chicago, in Louis XV style, each with a round top with molded edges over a scrolled frieze carved with "C" forms, raised on tr...
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Estimate : 1,000.00 - 2,000.00
 
 
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Louis XVI Style Ladies Desk109 - Louis XVI Style Ladies Desk
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Mid 20th century, the writing desk with a rectangular top inset with a leather surface, with brass molding surmounted by a raised superstructure, the
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Estimate : 600.00 - 900.00
 
 
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Louis XV Style Sofa, Early 20thc.110 - Louis XV Style Sofa, Early 20thc.
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The walnut frame with a curved and channeled back, gracefully sloping into the arms, the arms raised over curved supports, with a loose down cushion
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Estimate : 1,500.00 - 2,500.00
 
 
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James Dixon Pewter Tea Pot111 - James Dixon Pewter Tea Pot
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The paneled baluster form body with scrolled handle and spout, raised over four legs, surmounted by a floral form finial, stamped "James Dixon ...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
 
 
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English Sterling S/P Shakers112 - English Sterling S/P Shakers
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Made in Birmingham in 1928-29, each of baluster form with repousse gadroon bodies and chased foliate motifs, each raised over circular feet and surmou
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Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
 
 
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English Champagne Bucket113 - English Champagne Bucket
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Of plated silver, the double-handled flared form with gadrooned body, the rim molded with a shell and scroll motif, stamped "EPBM". 8 1/2...
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Estimate : 50.00 - 100.00
 
 
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Victorian Plated Silver Cruet Set114 - Victorian Plated Silver Cruet Set
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Produced by Simpson, Hall and Miller, comprising a plated silver stand engraved with a floral motif, together with two cruet bottles, two casters, an
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
 
 
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English Plated Wine Coaster115 - English Plated Wine Coaster
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Early 20th century, the cylindrical form pierced with a lion and swag design, stamped "England". 5"h, 6 3/4"d. Condition: lacki...
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Estimate : 50.00 - 100.00
 
 
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17th Century Italian School116 - 17th Century Italian School
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St. Jerome oil on canvas, dated on verso 1698 framed, 36" x 29", Condition: relined, cracquelure, label on verso art Expert de Roma
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Estimate : 3,000.00 - 6,000.00
 
 
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An English Decanter Set, c 1900117 - An English Decanter Set, c 1900
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Comprising; a pierced plated silver stand marked with indistinguishable marks, together with three decanters with petal cut necks and faceted bodies,
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Estimate : 300.00 - 600.00
 
 
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Bohemian Liqueur Set, 20th c.118 - Bohemian Liqueur Set, 20th c.
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Comprising; a decanter surmounted by a clear octagonal stopper, together with six liqueur glasses, each flashed in ruby, and wheel engraved with birds
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
 
 
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 A Gorham Sterling Tray119 - A Gorham Sterling Tray
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The scalloped circular form with a shell and scroll motif on the rim, centering an ornate script monogram (KMH), the verso stamped with anchor, lion...
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Estimate : 300.00 - 600.00
 
 
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 An American Sterling Bowl120 - An American Sterling Bowl
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The scalloped form with stylized repousse flowers centering an ornate lined monogram (GCR?), stamped on verso sterling, 7073, 9 1/2. 22 1/2"h, ...
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Estimate : 300.00 - 600.00
 
 
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