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 Garniture Candelabra349 - A Pair of Garniture Candelabra
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French, circa 1900, each five light candelabra raised on a rouge marble column with a metal capital, all over gilt metal feet. 21"h. Condition...
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Estimate : 300.00 - 600.00
 
 
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Euclid Beach Wall Sculpture350 - Euclid Beach Wall Sculpture
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Crafted by Karl Vidstrand in 1978, depicting the carousel, ferris wheel, and other park amusements, the banner centering the front reading "...
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Estimate : 900.00 - 1,200.00
 
 
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Euclid Beach Wall Sculpture351 - Euclid Beach Wall Sculpture
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Crafted by Karl Vidstrand in 1978, depicting the "Thriller", Humphrey's candy stand,and the entrance, painted in polychrome enamels....
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Estimate : 1,000.00 - 2,000.00
 
 
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Royal Doulton Toby Mugs352 - Royal Doulton Toby Mugs
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Comprising: Dick Turpin 2 3/4"h, Porthos 4"h,and Robin Hood 4"h, all with company logo. Condition: very good, no damage or repair.
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Estimate : 50.00 - 100.00
 
 
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Royal Doulton Toby Mugs353 - Royal Doulton Toby Mugs
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Comprising: Long John Silver(7 1/4"h), the Poacher (4"h), and Falstaff( 3 5/8"h), all stamped with company logo and names. Condition:...
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Estimate : 60.00 - 120.00
 
 
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Royal Doulton Toby Mugs354 - Royal Doulton Toby Mugs
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Comprising: Robinson Crusoe (3"h), Captain Henry Morgan (7"h), Beefeaters (6 3/4"), and Honest Measure (4 1/4"h), all marked. Co...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
 
 
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Royal Doulton Toby Mugs355 - Royal Doulton Toby Mugs
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Comprising: Pied Piper (4 1/4"h), Athos (4"h), Aramis (2 3/4"h), and a Royal Doulton "type" Robin Hood. Condition: Aramis l...
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Estimate : 50.00 - 100.00
 
 
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Royal Doulton Toby Mugs356 - Royal Doulton Toby Mugs
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Comprising; Viking (4 1/8"h), Bacchus (4 1/4"h), and Neptune (7 1/4"h). Condition: excellent, no damage or repair.
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Estimate : 80.00 - 160.00
 
 
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Group of Toby Style Cream Jugs357 - Group of Toby Style Cream Jugs
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Comprising; Sarah Gamp (3"h), a wigged male, John Barleycorn(3 3/4"h), and two other unidentified men. Condition: all with light crazing,...
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Estimate : 50.00 - 100.00
 
 
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A Group of English Porcelain358 - A Group of English Porcelain
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19th century, comprising a waste bowl painted in pink with scrolling gilt swags; together with a circular stand gilt with a scrolling vinous pattern o
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Estimate : 30.00 - 60.00
 
 
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A Spanish Ceramic Compote359 - A Spanish Ceramic Compote
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The cream-colored rope-like bowl, raised over a square base with four rope-like feet, signed in black "I.S.C. Made in Spain", covered in a...
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Estimate : 50.00 - 100.00
 
 
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Two Porcelain Trays, 20th c.360 - Two Porcelain Trays, 20th c.
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Comprising; a square, double-handled tray and an ovoid tray, each transfer decorated and painted in aqua green with cherubs enclosed within a garland
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Estimate : 75.00 - 150.00
 
 
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Two Blanc de Chine Figures361 - Two Blanc de Chine Figures
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Modeled in the form of the Chinese goddess Guanyin, garbed in flowing robes, together with conforming wooden bases. 6 1/4"h, 7 1/2"h wit...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
 
 
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Pair of Chinese Lacquer Plates362 - Pair of Chinese Lacquer Plates
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Inlaid with abalone depicting whimsical Asian figures enclosed within a stylized floral swag, verso inlaid with Chinese characters.7"d. Conditi...
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Estimate : 50.00 - 100.00
 
 
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Chinese Ginger Jar, late 19th c.363 - Chinese Ginger Jar, late 19th c.
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Fitted as a lamp, the ovoid form painted in polychrome enamels with a court scene , raised on a carved teak base. 29"h. Condition: excellent.
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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A Chinese Stoneware Pillow364 - A Chinese Stoneware Pillow
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19th century, of feline form, glazed brown. 6 1/2"h x 10 1/2"w x 5"d. Condition: very good, no damage or repair.
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Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
 
 
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