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President Polk

19th Century Gilt and Gesso Frame attributed to President James Polk Estate
Located in Santa Monica, CA
. Objects from the sale were attributed to President James K. Polk's estate. Fantastic alligatored gilded
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Antique 19th Century American Folk Art Picture Frames

Materials

Gesso, Wood

Early California Republic Kerchief, Likely Made at the Panama-Pacific Expo 1915
Located in York County, PA
was brought up on charges of treason for his actions, but was pardoned by President James Polk. Polk
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Early 20th Century American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia

Materials

Silk

Bruce Hasson Verdigris Bronze Puma Sculpture, Signed and Numbered, Early 2000s
Located in San Francisco, CA
by Soviet Union President Mikhail Gorbachev during its dedication. Notable public works in San
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Early 2000s American Brutalist Animal Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

View From the Park (Colorado) Mountain View Oil Landscape Painting
By Charles Ragland Bunnell
Located in Denver, CO
following year to Colorado Springs to work for local businessman, Edmond C. van Diest, President of the
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Mid-20th Century American Modern Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Mixed Media Gravel Painting, Sculpture Abstract Expressionist Thomas Nozkowski
By Thomas Nozkowski
Located in Surfside, FL
early shows of Robert Rauschenberg, Kenzo Okada, Richard Pousette-Dart, Leon Polk Smith, Forrest Bess
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1970s Contemporary Abstract Paintings

Materials

Stone

1930s Graphite Drawing, American Modern City Scene of Houses on a Hill, Colorado
By Charles Ragland Bunnell
Located in Denver, CO
businessman, Edmond C. van Diest, President of the Western Public Service Company and the Colorado Concrete
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1930s American Modern Landscape Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Paper, Graphite

1950s Abstract Expressionist Oil Painting, Blue Brown Orange Sage Green
By Charles Ragland Bunnell
Located in Denver, CO
year to Colorado Springs to work for local businessman, Edmond C. van Diest, President of the Western
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1950s Abstract Expressionist Abstract Paintings

Materials

Board, Oil

Pikes Peak, 1940s Colorado Mountain Landscape in Autumn, Tempera Painting
By Charles Ragland Bunnell
Located in Denver, CO
businessman, Edmond C. van Diest, President of the Western Public Service Company and the Colorado Concrete
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1930s American Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Egg Tempera, Board

Golden Cycle Mill, Colorado, 1940s WPA Mining Watercolor Landscape, Black White
By Charles Ragland Bunnell
Located in Denver, CO
year to Colorado Springs to work for local businessman, Edmond C. van Diest, President of the Western
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1940s American Modern Landscape Paintings

Materials

Paper, Watercolor

Cripple Creek Victor Mine, Colorado Mountain Landscape, 1940 Watercolor Painting
By Charles Ragland Bunnell
Located in Denver, CO
, President of the Western Public Service Company and the Colorado Concrete Company. Bunnell would spend
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1940s Abstract Landscape Paintings

Materials

Watercolor

Manitou, Colorado with Pikes Peak View, 1920s Mountain Landscape Oil Painting
By Charles Ragland Bunnell
Located in Denver, CO
Colorado Springs to work for local businessman, Edmond C. van Diest, President of the Western Public
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1920s American Modern Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

WPA 1940s Framed Figurative Village Landscape with Figures Houses Mountains
By Charles Ragland Bunnell
Located in Denver, CO
Colorado Springs to work for local businessman, Edmond C. van Diest, President of the Western Public
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1940s American Modern Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Paper, Watercolor

Vintage Lithograph Poster William King Terry Dintenfass Gallery NYC
By William King (b.1925)
Located in Surfside, FL
elsewhere. He is a member of the American Academy of Arts and Letters, and was President of the National
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Late 20th Century American Modern Prints and Multiples

Materials

Lithograph

Birth, 1940s Modernist Surrealist Abstract Figural Watercolor Painting
By Charles Ragland Bunnell
Located in Denver, CO
businessman, Edmond C. van Diest, President of the Western Public Service Company and the Colorado Concrete
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1940s Surrealist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Watercolor

1920s Colorado Landscape Painting, Framed Western Oil Painting, Sky and Buttes
By Charles Ragland Bunnell
Located in Denver, CO
year to Colorado Springs to work for local businessman, Edmond C. van Diest, President of the Western
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1920s American Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Board, Oil

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French Empire Giltwood Bed Corona
Located in Essex, MA
With acorn and oak leaf crest and scrolled swans. Probably used over a bed.
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Antique 1810s French Empire Bed Coronas

Materials

Other

French Empire Giltwood Bed Corona
French Empire Giltwood Bed Corona
H 10 in W 48.5 in D 5 in
Large and Fantastic Late 19th Century Carved Giltwood Bevelled Mirror
Located in New York, NY
A large and fantastic late 19th century carved giltwood bevelled mirror Excellently carved with sea shells and floral designs. Original water gilding.
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Antique Late 19th Century French Belle Époque Mantel Mirrors and Firepla...

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Giltwood

Pair of Louis XVI Style Walnut Carved Beds with Toile
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Remarkable pair of French walnut hand-carved beds featuring blue and white toile upholstery. Crafted in the grand neoclassical Louis XVI taste by Bardie in the Bordeaux region of Fra...
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20th Century French Louis XVI Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Iron

French Giltwood and Gesso Picture or Mirror Frame, Late 19th Century
Located in Barntrup, DE
Beautiful French giltwood and gesso picture frame or mirror frame, late 19th century. This spectacular antique frame features a fluted border, decorated with flowers and leaves on th...
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Antique Late 19th Century French Neoclassical Picture Frames

Materials

Gesso, Wood

1950s Abstract Expressionist Composition, Mid Century Oil Painting, Blue Yellow
By Charles Ragland Bunnell
Located in Denver, CO
Original 1958 mid-century modern oil painting by Charles Bunnell (1897-1968), abstract expressionist composition in colors of Yellow, Blue, Teal, Green, Gray, Orange, Red & White, si...
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1950s Abstract Expressionist Abstract Paintings

Materials

Oil, Board

Sunset Along Front Range, Colorado, Impressionist Landscape Oil Painting
By Charles Partridge Adams
Located in Denver, CO
Oil on canvas painting depicting a sunset along the front range of Colorado by Charles Partridge Adams (1858-1942). Unsigned, has a letter of authenticity from the estate included. T...
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20th Century American Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Stage Coach, Colorado Mountain Landscape, Vintage Western Oil Painting
By Alfred Wands
Located in Denver, CO
Vintage mountain landscape painting, oil on canvas of horses pulling a Stage Coach along the Front Range of Colorado by Alfred Wands (1904-1998). Autumn trees, golden grass, river an...
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20th Century American Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil, Canvas

Traditional King Size Headboard
Located in Bradenton, FL
A custom made king size headboard made of maple. Clean beveled lines form a traditional crest rail supported with 11 turned posts. Outside posts at each end are topped with acanthus ...
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Mid-20th Century American Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Wood, Maple

Traditional King Size Headboard
Traditional King Size Headboard
H 52.5 in W 79.5 in D 2.5 in
Antique couple Huge & Powerful Lion Sculpture Vicenza Stone, 19th Century Italy
Located in Cuneo, Italy (CN)
Ancient and very large couple of lion sculpture, carved by hand in Vicenza stone, was placed in an entrance to a 19th century villa in Italy. Symbol of strength, the lion is widely u...
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Antique Mid-19th Century Italian Animal Sculptures

Materials

Stone

Fluctuation - Abstract Aluminum Sculpture
By Jacob Burmood
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Jacob Burmood creates undulating abstract cold cast aluminum sculptures, intuitively redefining aesthetic shapes and visual perceptions. His sculptures draw connections between natu...
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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Metal

Composition in Red and Blue - Abstract Expressionist 1950s Oil Painting
By Charles Ragland Bunnell
Located in Denver, CO
'Composition in Red and Blue' is a vintage abstract expressionist original oil painting on board by Charles Bunnell (1897-1968) from 1951. Signed and dated by the artist in the lower...
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1950s Abstract Expressionist Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Italian 19th Century Carved Walnut Cassone Chest with Putti and Winged Dragons
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A Fine and Large Italian Florentine 19th Century Baroque Revival Style Carved Walnut Figural Cassone Chest on Stand. The ornately carved drop-front cassone with an allegorical in-rel...
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Antique Late 19th Century Italian Baroque Revival Cabinets

Materials

Walnut

Art Deco Sculpture Young Man with Panther by Max Le Verrier France 1930
By Max Le Verrier
Located in Antwerp, BE
Art Deco sculpture young man with panther by Max Le Verrier. The sculpture is executed in patinated Art metal and stands on a carved stone base. France 1930. Literature: Art Deco ...
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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Stone, Metal

Four 20th Century Brass Trinket Dish Candlestick Cockatoo, Cat, Acorn Sparrow
Located in Haarlem, NL
Decorative collection of four little brass vide-poche trinket dishes and a candleholder to keep or collect your little trinkets in and shine a little light on your lovelies. Use t...
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Early 20th Century European Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche

Materials

Brass, Bronze

Carlos Leon Cruz Peruvian 'Born 1967' Abstract Figural Oil on Canvas
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Abstract oil on canvas original painting by Carlos Leon Cruz, signed on lower right corner. Comes in a faux stitched leather wood frame. Carlos Leon Peruvian artist born in Otuzco, L...
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1990s Peruvian Mid-Century Modern Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Wood

Laguna Hills
By William Wendt
Located in Palm Desert, CA
A painting by William Wendt. "Laguna Hills" is an impressionist landscape, oil on canvas in an earth-tone palette by American artist William Wendt. The artwork is signed in the lower...
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Early 20th Century American Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil, Canvas

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Rare Presidential Document Wax Seal, 1840-1860
By US Government Printing Office
Located in Acworth, GA
reads; Seal for the President of the United States Measures 1 1/2" across - very good plus condition
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Antique 1840s American American Classical Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Wax

Folk Art Fan
By Jesse M. Brown
Located in Chicago, IL
crossword puzzle is a newsprint photograph of various important political figures, many of them presidents
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20th Century Folk Art Mixed Media

Materials

Newsprint, Textile

Folk Art Fan
Folk Art Fan
H 44 in W 60 in D 2.5 in
"Bluebonnet" Texas Hill Country One of her Finest Original Hand Carved Frame
By Eloise Polk McGill
Located in San Antonio, TX
in Independence, Texas. She was related to President James Knox Polk, and a grandniece of Judge R. E
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1930s Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

Regimental Spanish Colonial Silver Mexican 19th Century Mug, circa 1847
Located in Toronto, Ontario
. Pierce volunteered as a private, and was soon after commissioned, by President Polk, as second lieutenant
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Antique 19th Century Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Campaign Parade Flag with 13 Stars Made for the Fremont & Dayton Campaign
Located in York County, PA
brought up on charges of treason by a higher ranking Army officer, but pardoned by President Polk because
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Antique 1850s American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia

31 Stars in a Great Star Pattern, Made for the Campaign of Fremont & Dayton
Located in York County, PA
could be quickly identified at a distance. Though his proposal was rejected by President Monroe, due to
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Antique 1850s American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia

Extremely Rare Henry Clay Campaign Parade Flag With Portrait
Located in York County, PA
in which an incumbent president, John Tyler, sought nomination and didn’t get it, which made Polk the
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Antique 19th Century American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia

Extremely Rare Zachary Taylor Portrait Style Bandanna
Located in York County, PA
": Of all American presidents represented in campaign textiles, one of the most desired is General
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Antique 19th Century American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia

26 Star, 1844 Presidential Campaign Flag for Clay, Frelinghuysen and Markle
Located in York County, PA
Democratic Party mate to this flag, which advertises the campaign of James Polk & George Dallas, with the
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Antique 1840s American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia

California State Flag, With Especially Attractive Coloration
Located in York County, PA
charges of treason for his actions, but was pardoned by President James Polk. Polk was an expansionist and
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Vintage 1940s American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia

California State Flag
Located in York County, PA
President James Polk. Polk was an expansionist and Fremont's actions brought California to statehood in 1850
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20th Century American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia

California State Flag, 1940-1950, Made By Paramount
Located in York County, PA
brought up on charges of treason for his actions, but was pardoned by President James Polk. Polk was an
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Vintage 1940s American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia

Vintage California State Flag
Located in York County, PA
California Republic and was brought up on charges of treason for his actions, but was pardoned by President
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Mid-20th Century American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia

Vintage California State Flag
Vintage California State Flag
H 68.5 in W 45 in D 1 in
Vintage California State Flag, circa 1950s-1960s
By American Flag & Banner Co.
Located in York County, PA
was brought up on charges of treason for his actions, but was pardoned by President James Polk. Polk
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Vintage 1950s American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia

Materials

Cotton

California State Flag, An Especially Early Example
Located in York County, PA
brought up on charges of treason for his actions, but was pardoned by President James Polk. Polk was an
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Antique 19th Century Political and Patriotic Memorabilia

California State Flag with Gold Silk Fringe
Located in York County, PA
pardoned by President James Polk. Polk was an expansionist and Fremont’s actions brought California to
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Vintage 1950s American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia

Materials

Textile

California "Bear" State Flag with 1912 Inscription Signed "D & M Co"
Located in York County, PA
President James Polk. Polk was an expansionist and Fremont’s actions brought California to statehood in 1850
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Vintage 1910s American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia

Materials

Cotton

Bruce Marsh Oversized 24 ' Diptych Waterscape Oil on Canvas "Amalfi Coast"
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
. 1989- President's Council Research Grant; Collaborative Digital Performance Piece; "Smarter Than Dogs
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Vintage 1980s American Other Paintings

Materials

Aluminum

California State Flag, with Attractive Coloration and Gold Silk Fringe
Located in York County, PA
Republic and was brought up on charges of treason for his actions, but was pardoned by President James Polk
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Mid-20th Century Political and Patriotic Memorabilia

In Contemplation (Impressionist portrait of a young man)
By David Levine
Located in Wilton Manors, FL
known for his portraits of US celebrities, especially presidents. He produced more than 60 caricatures
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1950s American Impressionist Interior Paintings

Materials

Illustration Board, Oil

26 Star Arranged in a Stunning "Great Star" Configuration
Located in York County, PA
Polk (1844). The remainder, including this flag, survive among less than 20 known examples. Most of
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Antique 1830s American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia

26 Star Flag with Stars Arranged in a Great Star Configuration
Located in York County, PA
Polk (1844). The remainder, including this flag, survive among less than 20 known examples. Most of
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Antique Mid-19th Century American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia

Antique Portrait of James K. Polk, the 11th president of the United States
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print titled 'James K. Polk'. Old portrait of James K. Polk. James Knox Polk (November 2
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Antique 19th Century Prints

Materials

Paper

View from Sacre Coeur
By David Levine
Located in Wilton Manors, FL
was perhaps best known for his portraits of US celebrities, especially presidents. He produced more
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1960s Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil, Wood Panel

Lithograph "Shafts" Abstract Sculpture Drawing by John Henry Ed. 25
By John Henry
Located in Surfside, FL
Orleans, 1976 President/Chairman of the Board, ConStruct Corporation, Chicago, IL 1978-1980 National
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1970s American Modern Abstract Prints

Materials

Lithograph

1940s Abstract Watercolor Mixed Media Painting by Charles Bunnell
By Charles Ragland Bunnell
Located in Denver, CO
businessman, Edmond C. van Diest, President of the Western Public Service Company and the Colorado Concrete
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1940s American Modern Abstract Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Charcoal, Archival Ink, Watercolor, Archival Paper

Bull III, 1960s Mid Century Abstract Oil Painting, Orange, Black, Brown
By Charles Ragland Bunnell
Located in Denver, CO
year to Colorado Springs to work for local businessman, Edmond C. van Diest, President of the Western
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1960s Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Oil, Board

Untitled (Abstract Expressionist Painting in Red, Gray, Green, Black and Yellow)
By Charles Ragland Bunnell
Located in Denver, CO
to work for local businessman, Edmond C. van Diest, President of the Western Public Service Company
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Mid-20th Century Abstract Expressionist Abstract Paintings

Materials

Oil, Board

Kansas City Skyline, 1930s WPA Era Modernist Line Drawing, Black & White, Framed
By Charles Ragland Bunnell
Located in Denver, CO
to work for local businessman, Edmond C. van Diest, President of the Western Public Service Company
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1930s American Modern Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Graphite

President James K. Polk Wingback Chair
Located in Cookeville, TN
bronze tacks. The chair is attributed to belonging to James K. Polk.
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Antique Mid-19th Century American French Provincial Wingback Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Wood

President James K. Polk Wingback Chair
President James K. Polk Wingback Chair
H 40.94 in W 29.25 in L 40.94 in
President James K. Polk Wingback Chair
Located in Cookeville, TN
bronze tacks. The chair is attributed to belonging to James K. Polk.
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Antique Mid-19th Century American French Provincial Wingback Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Wood

President James K. Polk Wingback Chair
President James K. Polk Wingback Chair
H 40.94 in W 29.25 in D 20 in
Folk Art American Flag
Located in Cathedral City, CA
of Texas (December 29th, 1845) and was to last for only one year. The only President to serve under
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American Decorative Art

Materials

Wood, Paint

Folk Art American Flag
Folk Art American Flag
H 32.75 in W 24 in D 0.75 in
Set of 35 Silver Presidential Series Plates
Located in Greenwich, CT
with 24k yellow gold, circa 1970's, the presidents including George Washington, John Adams, Thomas
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Vintage 1970s American More Silver, Flatware and Silverplate

Materials

24k Gold, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver

President James K. Polk Wingback Chair
Located in Cookeville, TN
bronze tacks. The chair is attributed to belonging to James K. Polk.
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century American French Provincial Wingback Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Wood

President James K. Polk Wingback Chair
President James K. Polk Wingback Chair
H 40.94 in W 29.25 in D 20 in
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President Polk For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal president polk for your home. Each president polk for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, aluminum and canvas. There are many kinds of the president polk you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 19th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. Each president polk bearing folk art hallmarks is very popular. A well-made president polk has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Charles Ragland Bunnell, Thomas Nozkowski and William King (b.1925) are consistently popular.

How Much is a President Polk?

The average selling price for a president polk at 1stDibs is $6,050, while they’re typically $450 on the low end and $29,750 for the highest priced.