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The Rosa Parks Archive -

Since 2007, Guernsey's has been privileged to represent the extraordinary Rosa Parks Archive. Consisting of thousands of documents and artifacts that Mrs. Parks retained over her lifetime, the Archive reveals a far stronger, more determined person than most think of Mrs. Parks as having been. Indeed, a review of this remarkable material reveals that from girlhood, Rosa Parks dedicated her life to ridding the world of the injustices she saw around her.

 

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The Astrid Kirscherr Beatles Archive -

In Fall 2011, Guernsey's presented to the world the remarkable Astrid Kirscherr Archive of Beatles photography.. Beatles fans around the world have the greatest admiration for Astrid who, in 1960, not only took the most compelling photographs of the then young group, but helped mold them into the world famous Fab Four that they became.

 

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Diana Princess of Wales, Swan Lake Jewels -

In 1997, Princess Diana was working closely with the British Crown Jeweler who was creating for her a magnificent diamond and south sea pearl necklace with matching earrings. The necklace was presented to her to be worn at the opening of the British National Ballet’ s gala performance of Swan Lake.

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JFK's Dallas Motorcade Harley Davidson -

A Harley Davidson motorcycle used in the Dallas, Texas motorcade of President John F. Kennedy November 22, 1963. VIN # 64FL8304. Accompanied by registration, bills of sale, and letters documenting its use in the 1991 movie “JFK” and purchase by the consignor.

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Maltese Falcon Statuette -

The iconic falcon statuette at the center of John Huston's 1941 film-noir masterpiece "The Maltese Falcon" (Warner Bros.) is one of the most important and recognizable objects in the history of cinema. As the legacy of the film has continued to grow, more so has the intrigue surrounding the seductively mysterious falcon statuette.

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Keith Haring Original Artwork on Vintage Coca-Cola Sign -

Original Artwork on Vintage Coca-Cola Sign signed Keith Haring. A vintage Coca-Cola sign emblazoned with Keith Haring’s distinctive drawings in white paint on metal.

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Jerry Garcia's Guitars: Wolf and Tiger -

The iconic falcon statuette at the center of John Huston's 1941 film-noir masterpiece "The Maltese Falcon" (Warner Bros.) is one of the most important and recognizable objects in the history of cinema. As the legacy of the film has continued to grow, more so has the intrigue surrounding the seductively mysterious falcon statuette.

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Liberace's Piano-

This piano was made specifically for recording and was used on all Liberace's recordings from 1972 on. The piano was housed at Producers Workshop (a recording studio in Los Angeles) until the artist's death in 1986. It was then relocated to Woodlands Studios in Nashville

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Allan Herschell Carousel Polar Bear -

This fine and detailed carving represented the only known Polar Bear to have appeared on an American Carousel. As it appeared pictured on page 100 of Charlotte Dinger's "Art of the Carousel", the bear was in park paint. Subsequently, that paint had been meticulously removed, to reveal what may possibly be its original factory paint.

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Tiffany Dragonfly Table Lamp -

Tiffany Dragonfly glass lamp shade with Tiffany bronze table base. Believed to be the lamp in a photograph of Laurelton Hall, Louis Comfort Tiffany’s home. Lamp height: 31 inches; Shade diameter: 22 inches. This is one of the most sought after lamp designs Tiffany produced.

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