Objects of Desire Auction on Feb 25, 2026 by Gray's Auctioneers in OH - Page 2
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Objects of Desire

Peruse our February auction, Objects of Desire, and discover treasures to suit every kind of collector. From lots featuring an actual silver heart and handwritten billet-doux to Richard Lovett's Philosophical Essays on the nature of fire, this live auction is thoughtfully curated to celebrate love in all its forms. Highlights include a rare painting of Charles I's three eldest children, complete with subtle signs of affection woven into the composition, as well as a compelling collection of World's Fair memorabilia assembled by a collector from a bygone era. We are also honored to present items from the collection of our beloved client John A. Davidson Jr., whose deep love for his pets lives on, with the majority of his collection offered to benefit the APL of Lorain County. All lots are available for in-person viewing by appointment from February 19 - 24, ahead of the live auction on February 25, 2026 at 10:00 AM (ET). Bidding is available online. Telephone bidding is available by arrangement for lots valued above $500.00.
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Deba J. Gray
Deba J. Gray
Fine Art, Furniture & Decorative Art Specialist
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Chicago World's Fair Lamp: Chicago World's Fair Lamp, 1933, Modeled on the Travel and Transportation building at the 1933 - 1934 Century of Progress fair, this spelter lamp includes a period crackle glaze globe. H: 5 W: 6
0025: Chicago World's Fair LampEst. $200-$400$100
Jefferson Golden Hour Clock: Jefferson Golden Hour Clock, Mid-20th Century, Gold-tone metal and glass electric clock in an Art Deco style. H: 9 W: 7 1/2 D: 4 1/2 in.
0026: Jefferson Golden Hour ClockEst. $80-$120$40(1 bid)
Susan Wall (American, b. 1950): Susan Wall (American, b. 1950) Untitled, Acrylic on canvas, Signed lower right. Canvas: H: 14 1/4 x W: 9 7/8 in. H: 15 W: 10 1/2 in. All proceeds to benefit WVIZ, Cleveland's Public Television
0027: Susan Wall (American, b. 1950)Est. $100-$200$50(1 bid)
Japanese THS Theodolite: Japanese THS Theodolite, 20th Century Cast aluminum and demagnetized steel surveying theodolite with case and plumb bob. Model 7100, serial number 58787. 2 degrees 7 drift in compass from magnetic
0028: Japanese THS TheodoliteEst. $200-$400$100
3 New York World's Fair Hot Pads: Three New York World's Fair Hot Pads, 1939-1940 Comprising three mats in relief covered in silvered paper in graduated sizes, octagonal shape, illustrating in relief the Trylon and Perisphere, and
0029: 3 New York World's Fair Hot PadsEst. $80-$120$40
6 Worcester and Chinese Export Teawares: Six Worcester and Chinese Export Teawares, 18th/Early 19th Century, Comprising a pair of Worcester fluted tea bowls with a cobalt and gold diamond and foliate border; a pair of Chinese Export
0030: 6 Worcester and Chinese Export TeawaresEst. $80-$120$30
A Group of Tobacciana: A Group of Tobacciana, 20th Century, Comprising a Scripto Vu lighter with a pair of dice inside, with protective bag in a metal case; a Pres-A-Lite Lighter; A Scripto-Vu lighter with Stag/Black
0031: A Group of TobaccianaEst. $80-$120$40
11 Chicago World's Fair Smoking Items: Eleven Chicago World's Fair Smoking Items, 1933-1934, Comprising a cast ashtray with a copper finish, two pressed copper ashtrays, five brass individual ashtrays, a cigarette case and a brass Match
0032: 11 Chicago World's Fair Smoking ItemsEst. $80-$120$40
Dunhill Art Deco Silent Flame Lighter: Dunhill Art Deco Silent Flame Lighter, 20th Century, Art Deco table lighter with a chrome nude female figure with a ball overhead above a black Bakelite plastic base. US Pat No. 2020142. Made in
0033: Dunhill Art Deco Silent Flame LighterEst. $80-$120$60(2 bids)
Todd Boppel (American, 1934 - 2000): Todd Boppel (American, 1934 - 2000) Cayuga, 85, Oil on canvas, Signed on verso and dated 85. Canvas dims. H: 60 x W: 48 in. H: 61 1/2 W: 49 1/4 in. The family of the artist. A Wisconsin
0034: Todd Boppel (American, 1934 - 2000)Est. $100-$200$50(1 bid)
Visionaire Issue 42: Scent: Visionaire Issue 42: Scent. Edition 2775/4000. Visionaire Publishing Ltd., New York, 2003. Includes white vinyl covered box, book of 21 images and 21 vials of scents. "In 42 SCENT, Visionaire
0035: Visionaire Issue 42: ScentEst. $200-$400$100
THS Japanese Surveying Theodolite: Japanese Surveying Transit THS Model 7201 Cased, 20th Century Painted demagnetized steel with glass theodolite with dome cover. Model 7201, theodolite. H: 16 W: 10 D: 10 in. From the Estate
0036: THS Japanese Surveying TheodoliteEst. $200-$400$100
Chicago World's Fair Ephemera: Chicago World's Fair Ephemera, 1933-1934, A group of official photographs, books (including official photographs from a ring bound book), programs and maps of the 1933 Century of Progress Chicago
0037: Chicago World's Fair EphemeraEst. $80-$120$40
Assorted Laboratory Glassware: Assorted Laboratory Beakers, Funnels, Petri Dishes and a Hydrometer, 19th & 20th Century, Comprising: a large funnel (12 1/4 in. high x 7 1/8 in.) a fluted funnel (7 3/4 in. high x 5 3/4 in.
0038: Assorted Laboratory GlasswareEst. $100-$200$50
3 Chicago World's Fair Thermometers: Three Chicago World's Fair Thermometers, 1933-1934, Comprising two metal framed Century of Progress thermometers and one in the form of a cast aluminum key. Key Dimensions: H: 1/4 x W: 3 1/4 x D: 9
0039: 3 Chicago World's Fair ThermometersEst. $80-$120$40(1 bid)
4 Chicago World's Fair Games: Four Chicago World's Fair Games, 1933-1934, Comprising of two boxed sets of cards, a cardboard jigsaw puzzle of the Enchanted Village and an envelope only for a jigsaw made for the Libby, McNeill &
0041: 4 Chicago World's Fair GamesEst. $100-$200$50
Francya Subminiature Hit-Type Camera: Francya Subminiature Hit-Type Camera, 20th Century, Made in Japan. Comes with a fitted leather case stamped REGENT. H: 1 3/4 W: 2 3/8 D: 1 1/2 in.
0042: Francya Subminiature Hit-Type CameraEst. $80-$120$40
Yohanan Simon (1905-1976): Yohanan Simon (1905-1976) Figure of a Dandy, Mixed media on masonite, Signed upper left. Image: H: 12 3/4 X W: 6 1/2 in. H: 17 3/4 W: 11 1/2 in. The Collection of a NE Ohio Collector.
0043: Yohanan Simon (1905-1976)Est. $400-$600$300
Jance Lentz (American, 1941 - 2018): Jance Lentz (American, 1941 - 2018) Fall in Conn, Oil on linen, Signed lower right, titled and signed on verso, studio stamp on verso. Canvas dims: H: 20 x W: 24 in. H: 29 1/2 W: 33 1/2 in.
0044: Jance Lentz (American, 1941 - 2018)Est. $200-$400$100(1 bid)
Visionaire Issue 43: Dreams: Visionaire Issue 43: Dreams, Edition 1145/1500. Visionaire Publishing Ltd., New York, 2004. "43 DREAMS uses no ink. Images are rendered via a high-tech laser-cutting process in which artworks (by
0046: Visionaire Issue 43: DreamsEst. $80-$120$40(1 bid)
Scientific Glass Laboratory Apparatus: Scientific Glass Laboratory Apparatus, 20th Century, Including a large conical vacuum bell jar, two smaller bell jar cloches, a glass cruet with stopper, a small pitcher, and two opaque vacuum plates
0047: Scientific Glass Laboratory ApparatusEst. $200-$400$100