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Antique Historical Judaical Freemasonry Memorial Plaque Vienna-Paris 1861-1886
Located in Doha, QA
People and their acceptance in society and freemasonry through out the world. The Plaque had been hand
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Antique 19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Metal, Silver, Bronze, Enamel

20th Century African Shovel Currency on Stand
Located in High Point, NC
This fascinating piece is an example of shovel currency, formerly used among the peoples of
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Antique Early 1900s Nigerian Rustic Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Metal

19th Century National Whaling Bank Check
Located in Nantucket, MA
notes issued by these banks. In a time when people were just starting to become comfortable with the
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Antique 1870s American Victorian Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Paper

19th Century National Whaling Bank Check
19th Century National Whaling Bank Check
H 9.25 in W 13.38 in D 0.5 in
Coronation of Queen Elizabeth II Commemorative Glass
Located in New Orleans, LA
celebration of its kind ever to be televised — approximately 27 million people in the United Kingdom alone
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20th Century English Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Glass

George Harrison "The Concert For Bangladesh" Post Concert Program August 1, 1971
Located in Incline Village, NV
; to raise money for the impoverished people of Bangladesh impacted by flood devastation created by a
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Vintage 1970s American Modern Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Paper

France Art Deco Horse, 1940
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
world according to the Maddison Historical Statistics index, this situation arose due to the large
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Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Chrome

France Art Deco Horse, 1940
France Art Deco Horse, 1940
H 52.37 in W 39.38 in D 5.71 in
7 Magic Lantern Slides, Motifs Belgium
Located in Brønshøj, DK
Palace, portraying people on the central square 3. Brussels, Town Hall 4. Ostende, "overall view of the
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Early 20th Century Belgian Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Glass

7 Magic Lantern Slides, Motifs Belgium
7 Magic Lantern Slides, Motifs Belgium
H 3.31 in W 3.31 in D 0.16 in
13 Magic Lantern Slides - Motifs Usa and Canada
Located in Brønshøj, DK
, The port of Montreal, portraying boats and people at the harbor. 6. California, Yosemite "the moving
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Early 20th Century American Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Glass

18 Magic Lantern Slides, Motifs, Italy
Located in Brønshøj, DK
, Lago Maggiore 6. Milan, Arch of peace. Portraying people and horse carriage. 7. Bologna, Nottimo
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Early 20th Century Italian Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Glass

18 Magic Lantern Slides, Motifs, Italy
18 Magic Lantern Slides, Motifs, Italy
H 3.31 in W 3.31 in D 0.16 in
Antique Royal Standard of the United Kingdom in Giltwood Frame and Under Glass
Located in Morristown, NJ
recognition to people or companies who have regularly supplied goods or services to the Royal Household. The
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Antique 1830s English British Colonial Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Fabric, Glass, Wood

Albert Einstein Typed and Signed Letter with Certificate of Authenticity
Located in Jersey, GB
. ''The power of resistance which has enabled the Jewish people to survive for thousands of years has been
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20th Century Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Paper

19 Magic Lantern Slides - Motifs Austria
Located in Brønshøj, DK
inside of the church 14. Innsbruck, Maria Theresien street, portraying people walking and driving horse
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Early 20th Century Austrian Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Glass

19 Magic Lantern Slides - Motifs Austria
19 Magic Lantern Slides - Motifs Austria
H 3.31 in W 3.31 in D 0.16 in
20 Magic Lantern Slides, Motifs, Italy
Located in Brønshøj, DK
. Venice, Canale grande. People and gondolas 12. Florence, Florenze Cathedral 13. Florence, Palazzo Pitti
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Early 20th Century Italian Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Glass

20 Magic Lantern Slides, Motifs, Italy
20 Magic Lantern Slides, Motifs, Italy
H 3.31 in W 3.31 in D 0.16 in
Ambrotype Of A Civil War Wife 1860
Located in New Orleans, LA
wealthy and celebrated clients; the same people who might have had their portraits painted in oils. For
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Antique 1860s American High Victorian Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Brass, Gold Plate, Metal

Ambrotype Of A Civil War Wife 1860
Ambrotype Of A Civil War Wife 1860
No Reserve
H 3.75 in W 3.25 in D 0.875 in
King George III Signature
Located in Jersey, GB
people in contrast to his flamboyant heir, George IV. A handsome ink signature, "George R,” on a 4 x 2
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Antique 19th Century Historical Memorabilia

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Paper

King George III Signature
King George III Signature
H 2 in W 4 in D 0.01 in
Plaster Cast for Coin by Aurelio Mistruzzi, 1940s
By Aurelio Mistruzzi
Located in Roma, IT
very brave people. They were like grandparents. The teacher spoke little and when I arrived, without
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Vintage 1940s Italian Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Plaster

Original J Mack Moore Photo of Virginia Memorial in Vicksburg, MISS
Located in Dallas, TX
sought by river people, historians and collectors the world over. When the huge steam towboat Sprague was
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Early 20th Century American American Craftsman Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Paper

Plaster Cast for Coin by Aurelio Mistruzzi, 1940s
By Aurelio Mistruzzi
Located in Roma, IT
that door. They were two very brave people. They were like grandparents. The teacher spoke little and
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Vintage 1940s Italian Historical Memorabilia

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Plaster

Rare Aztec Colonial Polychromed Wood Sculpture! Holy Imagene Bultos Santos Icons
Located in Peoria, AZ
important to historians. The conquistadors' bringing peoples into the fold required creating continuity and
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Antique 17th Century Mexican Spanish Colonial Historical Memorabilia

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Wood

Winston Churchill Typed Signed Letter
Located in Jersey, GB
of the most influential people in British history. Churchill led Britain to victory against Nazi
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20th Century Historical Memorabilia

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Paper

Winston Churchill Typed and Signed Letter
Located in Jersey, GB
as one of the most influential people in British history. Churchill led Britain to victory against
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20th Century Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Paper

Antique African Tuareg Moroccan Shoulder Leather Bag 1960s Collectible
By Berber Tribes of Morocco
Located in North Hollywood, CA
leather African bag reflect the tribal work of the Tuareg people. Great to use as a decorative Folk Art
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Mid-20th Century Moroccan Bohemian Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Leather

18th Century Palanquin for Child
Located in Dallas, TX
of four or more people supported by two long poles that fit on sides. The palanquin was used for
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Antique Mid-18th Century Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Velvet

18th Century Palanquin for Child
18th Century Palanquin for Child
H 34 in W 24 in D 24 in
John F. Kennedy Typed Presidential Campaign Letter, October, 1960
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
people—with an additional 35 million tuned in via television—Kennedy delivered his acceptance speech
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Vintage 1960s American Historical Memorabilia

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Paper

Mahatma Gandhi's Vintage 1940s Metal Prison Bowl and Wooden Fork and Spoons
Located in Jersey, GB
- Historically important metal food bowl, two wooden spoons and a wooden fork owned by Mahatma
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Vintage 1910s Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Other

Antique Chinese Sedan Chair, 1890s
Located in Tilburg, NL
rich and important people on the streets of 19th century China. These chairs also had an important role
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Antique Late 19th Century Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Wood, Paint

Antique Chinese Sedan Chair, 1890s
Antique Chinese Sedan Chair, 1890s
H 88.59 in W 44.1 in D 108.27 in
Letter from Theodore Dreiser Dated 19 Dec 1916 to Eliza Calvert Hall
Located in Dallas, TX
can see from his letter, ‘rails’ against the people who suppressed the movement – mainly, America and
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Early 20th Century American American Classical Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Paper

Enamel Warning Sign in Dutch and Papiamentu / Papiamento Language
Located in Langweer, NL
An orignal enamel sign that was used as a warning for the people on one the ABC Islands
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Mid-20th Century Netherlands Antilles Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Enamel

Highly Important Theodore Roosevelt Collection of 6 Items
By Theodore Roosevelt
Located in Dallas, TX
fact that we were away. But there were some people who ought to have been answered personally, and you
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Early 20th Century American American Empire Historical Memorabilia

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Paper

19th Century Odd Fellows or Oddfellows Tin Heart in Hand on Oak Stick or Staf
Located in Haarlem, NL
financial security. One theory has it that "odd fellows", people who exercised unusual, miscellaneous "odd
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Antique 19th Century British Georgian Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Tin

Vintage Detmer Woolens Advertising Store Display or Salesman's Sample Box
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
top features an outdoor scene with people wearing period clothing. The inside of the bottom flap shows
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Paper

Thomas Hardy Authentic Antique Strand of Hair, 20th Century
Located in Jersey, GB
novels explore the changing lives of country people in a rapidly industrialising world. His canon
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Antique 19th Century Historical Memorabilia

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Other

Thomas Hardy Authentic Antique Strand of Hair, 20th Century
Thomas Hardy Authentic Antique Strand of Hair, 20th Century
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H 0.5 in W 0.001 in D 0.001 in
King George III Authentic Strand of Hair
Located in Jersey, GB
portrayed as a man of the people in contrast to his flamboyant heir George IV. This half inch strand of
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Antique 18th Century Historical Memorabilia

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Other

King George III Authentic Strand of Hair
King George III Authentic Strand of Hair
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H 0.5 in W 0.001 in D 0.001 in
1865 Emancipation Proclamation with Abraham Lincoln Portrait, Antique Engraving
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
designated part of the State, the people whereof shall be in rebellion against the United States, shall be
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Antique 1860s American Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Paper

Northern Pacific Railroad Poster, "Yellowstone Park" after Thomas Moran, 1924
By Thomas Moran
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
everything from lack of funding to attacks from Native American Peoples before it was finally finished in
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Vintage 1920s American Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Paper

Elton John Stage-Worn Costume
Located in Jersey, GB
million people across four continents. To date, his 1997 single Candle in the Wind is his biggest selling
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Vintage 1980s Historical Memorabilia

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Other

Elton John Stage-Worn Costume
Elton John Stage-Worn Costume
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H 60 in W 20 in D 1 in
1864 Abraham Lincoln's Emancipation Proclamation, Antique Engraving by W Roberts
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
designated part of the State, the people whereof shall be in rebellion against the United States, shall be
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Antique 1860s American Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Paper

1865 Emancipation Proclamation, Antique Lithograph by P.S. Duval and Son
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
slaves within any States, or designated part of the State, the people whereof shall be in rebellion
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Antique 1860s American Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Paper

Michael Jackson Authored 1993 Fax
Located in Jersey, GB
T.V. these people just want money, its all extortion, lies, lies, I love you all Doo Doo Head
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1990s Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Paper

Michael Jackson Authored 1993 Fax
Michael Jackson Authored 1993 Fax
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H 11.9 in W 8.2 in D 0.01 in
Michael X Vintage Autograph on Paper, 1960s-1970s
Located in Jersey, GB
gallows, 16th May 1975, while a crowd of some 2,000 people waited outside the jail. The autographed
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20th Century Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Paper

Michael X Vintage Autograph on Paper, 1960s-1970s
Michael X Vintage Autograph on Paper, 1960s-1970s
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H 5.5 in W 7 in D 0.01 in
1864 "Proclamation of Emancipation, " Antique Engraving by Charles Shober
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
declared, "all persons held as slaves within any States, or designated part of the State, the people
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Antique 1860s American Historical Memorabilia

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Paper

"Join the Army at Once & Help to Stop an Air Raid" Vintage British WWI Poster
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
aircrafts were used. The Germans hoped to enrage the British people so that they would demand their
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Vintage 1910s Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Paper

Winston Churchill Vintage 1911 Autographed Paper Document and Press Photos
Located in Jersey, GB
of the most influential people in British history. Churchill led Britain to victory against Nazi
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Vintage 1910s British Historical Memorabilia

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Paper

U.S. Navy WWI Poster "We Clear the Way for Your Fighting Dollars, " 1918
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
posters during WWI and would be very familiar to the people who saw this poster in windows and on the
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Vintage 1910s American Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Paper

Neil Armstrong Hairdressing Scissors and Comb with Certificate of Authenticity
Located in Jersey, GB
Autograph Index. An estimated 600 million people tuned in to watch the launch of Apollo 11 and so it
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20th Century Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Steel

Outlaw Frank James Original 1883 Handwritten Letter on Paper
Located in Jersey, GB
of the James brothers would expect them to woo, win and marry like other people... "Mr. Ralston
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Antique Late 18th Century American Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Paper

Outlaw Frank James Original 1883 Handwritten Letter on Paper
Outlaw Frank James Original 1883 Handwritten Letter on Paper
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H 7.3 in W 4.9 in D 0.01 in
Historical Photo - Indian People - Vintage Photo - 1980s
Located in Roma, IT
Historical Photo - Indian People is a black and white vintage photo, realized in the 20th century
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1980s Contemporary Figurative Photography

Materials

Photographic Paper

17th Century Flemish Historical Tapestry Horizontally Oriented with Three People
Located in New York, NY
A 17th century Flemish Historical Tapestry panel. This horizontally oriented decorative tapestry
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Antique 17th Century European Tapestries

Materials

Wool, Silk

Japanese Traditional Woodblock Print Snow Flowers
Located in Weesp, NL
period to the early Meiji period. The books of guest records are written about many famous historical
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Vintage 1980s Modern Prints

Materials

Paper

Historical Photo - 1960s
Located in Roma, IT
Historical Photo is a black and white vintage photo, realized in the 1960s. It belongs to
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1960s Contemporary Figurative Photography

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Photographic Paper

Historical Photo - 1960s
No Reserve
H 4.34 in W 5.91 in D 0.04 in
White People
By Skylar Fein
Located in New Orleans, LA
drew thousands of people and delved into revolutionary politics past and present, a continuing theme in
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21st Century and Contemporary Pop Art Mixed Media

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Mixed Media, Acrylic

Historical Photo - Moscow - 1960s
Located in Roma, IT
Historical Photo - Moscow is a black and white vintage photo, realized in the 1960s. It belongs to
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1960s Contemporary Figurative Photography

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Photographic Paper

Historical Photo - Moscow - 1960s
H 6.3 in W 4.34 in D 0.04 in
Historical Photo - Rome - 1930s
Located in Roma, IT
Historical Photo- Rome is a black and white vintage photo, realized in the 1930s. It belongs to
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1930s Modern Figurative Photography

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Photographic Paper

Historical Photo - Rome - 1930s
No Reserve
H 6.7 in W 9.06 in D 0.04 in
Colombia -Historical Photo - 1960s
Located in Roma, IT
Colombia -Historical Photo is a black and white vintage photo, realized in the 1960s. It belongs to
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1960s Contemporary Figurative Photography

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Photographic Paper

Colombia -Historical Photo - 1960s
No Reserve
H 5.91 in W 3.15 in D 0.04 in
Prisoners - Historical Photo - 1960s
Located in Roma, IT
Prisoners - Historical Photo is a black and white vintage photo, realized in the 1960s. It belongs
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1960s Contemporary Figurative Photography

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Photographic Paper

Prisoners - Historical Photo - 1960s
No Reserve
H 5.91 in W 3.94 in D 0.04 in
Cuba - Historical Photo - 1960s
Located in Roma, IT
Cuba - Historical Photo is a black and white vintage photo, realized in the 1960s. It belongs to
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1960s Contemporary Figurative Photography

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Photographic Paper

Cuba - Historical Photo - 1960s
Cuba - Historical Photo - 1960s
No Reserve
H 4.34 in W 6.3 in D 0.04 in
Historical Photo - Cuba- 1960s
Located in Roma, IT
Historical Photo- Cuba is a black and white vintage photo, realized in the 1960s. It belongs to
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1960s Contemporary Figurative Photography

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Photographic Paper

Historical Photo - Cuba- 1960s
No Reserve
H 6.3 in W 4.34 in D 0.04 in
Historical Photo - Cubans - 1960s
Located in Roma, IT
Historical Photo -Cubans in 1960s is a black and white vintage photo, realized in the 1960s. It
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1960s Contemporary Figurative Photography

Materials

Photographic Paper

Historical Photo - Cubans - 1960s
No Reserve
H 4.34 in W 5.91 in D 0.04 in
Farmers - Historical Photo - 1960s
Located in Roma, IT
historical album including photo reportages of historical moment and political events, meticulously captured
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1960s Contemporary Figurative Photography

Materials

Photographic Paper

Farmers - Historical Photo - 1960s
No Reserve
H 7.88 in W 9.85 in D 0.04 in
Historical subject, XIXth century
Located in Milan, IT
Oil painting on canvas. Mid 19th century. The large scene tells an unidentified historical episode
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19th Century Other Art Style Figurative Paintings

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Oil

Historical subject, XIXth century
Historical subject, XIXth century
No Reserve
H 55.91 in W 68.51 in D 3.94 in
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