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Two Galanos Evening Dresses, 1984-90 This lot contains two dresses by James Galanos. James Galanos (1924-2016) was the only son of Greek born parents. In 1944, he became a general assistant at the New

Two Galanos Dresses, 1980s This lot contains two dresses by James Galanos.   James Galanos (1924-2016) was the only son of Greek born parents. In 1944, he became a general assistant at the New Yo

Galanos Black Dress, 1954-63 James Galanos (1924-2016) was the only son of Greek born parents. In 1944, he became a general assistant at the New York East 49th Street emporium of Hattie Carnegie. Gala

Galanos Dress, 1957 James Galanos (1924-2016) was the only son of Greek born parents. In 1944, he became a general assistant at the New York East 49th Street emporium of Hattie Carnegie. Galanos was k

Signed commission / appointment (very indistinct signature) by President US Grant in 1871 for George H. Torney to be Assistant Surgeon to the Navy. Also signed by Secretary of the Navy George M. Robes

Antique photo album with mostly portraits of various people. This is most likely a family photo album with pictures of grandparent, parents, children, etc. The photographs in this album were taken by

THE FAMILY INSTRUCTOR, in three parts, relating 1. To parents and children 2. To masters and servers 3. To husbands and wives New York, 1795 Size 4 1/3 by 6 1/4" Title page damaged with missing part,

Framed mammoth print signed in pencil by Ansel Adams on lower right. c. 1959. Thought to be part of Ansel Adams late 1950's winter shots of Yosemite which led to his signed and numbered edition series

Antique Mahal room size carpet with cream field and rust border, 14 ft x 10 ft 9 inches. Good condition with some minor scattered wear.

18th century map GENERAL MAP OF NORTH AMERICA 1754-1761 by John Rocque, London by A. Drury, 2 part map, 35.5 x 36 inches, good condition.

Early American mahogany tall clock signed Aaron Willard, original floral painted metal dial signed in 3 places (on back plate & movement) by Spencer Nolen who worked at the Willard clock compound in R

Old Saltillo rug in red, white, brown and blue with zig zag design, approx. 4 ft 3 x 6 ft 6. Very good condition.

Rare antique Turkish Oushak rug made from mohair, 14 ft 4 inches by 13 ft 5 inches (almost square). Good overall condition, some fading.

Circa 1830 hand painted folk art fireboard with country scene of figures, animals, and colonial home. 25.5 x 33 inches wide. Half inch thick wood panel, missing right side molding strip, minor scratch

Self-portrait done in colored pencils of Frida Kahlo in vein and spider-web covered jacket with leafy background. Signed Frida Kahlo in pencil in lower right. Image 10.75 x 8 inches, framed 16.5 x 13.

Ornate 14kt gold necklace with diamond bands and emerald eyes in a spotted leopard sitting on the bottom rung of a 17 piece articulated necklace, with matching ring and ear rings made by an unknown "S

19th century oil on canvas marine painting depicting an American yacht race with 3 yachts and many sailors on board. Possibly signed indistinctly in lower right, however clearly signed in old ink on b

Found underground at Eureka, Nevada. There are the upper parts of 2 pairs of pants of early Levis, 1 with partial label on the side, each was made for suspenders. One pair measures 15 inches across th

Signed and numbered photograph by Ansel Adams, signed lower right just below the photograph on mount. "special edition of fine prints, Photographs of Yosemite by Ansel Adams, This print is 10 of S.E.Y

Large, exquisite Japanese Meiji period Satsuma earthenware vase with Thousand Faces design. There are 2 large panels around neck with Asian characters. Has Shimatzu Satsuma mark and other characters o

Scarce, original map BIRDSEYE VIEW OF THE TOWN OF NANTUCKET LOOKING SOUTHWEST 1881 by JJ Stoner of Wisconsin. The visual appeal of the image is enhanced by inset views of Siaconset, Sankatty Head Ligh

Lot of 4 old African carved wood pieces including: 2 fetish figures, both missing one arm, 6.5 in tall, accession numbers; carved wood head on pedestal, 6.5 in; early carved wood African figure, 13.5

Folded broadside for 2 runaway slaves and thieves who stole $50 and a large lot of money, dated September 28, 1852. Interesting description of the 2 runaways noting tetter, cunning, smoking etc. 9.75x

Dr. Boerhaave's Stomach Bitters in dark lime green, applied top. Two differing sized, blank sunken panel square slug plates are on the reverse. 8 3/4" tall, 2 1/2" across. B133 in Ring, listed as "ext