​19TH CENTURY MICHELANGELO MOSES STATUE

​This is an exceptionally rare (circa: Early 1800s) example of Michelangelo's beloved statue, the prophet Moses. For the last 200 plus years it rested on the grounds of a private chapel and chateau near the banks of the Arno River, from the Tuscany region of Central Italy. Besides it’s haunting beauty, at almost eight feet tall as it sits on the plinth and nearly a half-ton, it commands one’s attention. The layers of beautiful natural patina have formed in a manner that only generations of time can produce. It now stands tall on the grounds of my estate facing the Tenaja valley. Michelangelo Buonarroti (March 6, 1475 - February 18, 1564) was considered the most revered sculptor of the Renaissance period and the greatest living artist of all time. Michelangelo’s Moses statues are widely deemed to be his finest and most exceptional works of art. During his youth, he was raised in Florence, Italy but lived with a stonecutter and his wife during his mother's long illness and after her death for some time. This early introduction to the stonecutters trade fed Michelangelo's interest in sculpture and he studied at the school of Lorenzo de' Medici under the guidance of Bertoldo di Giovanni. It was there that his work, outlook and artistic manner were influenced by many of the most prominent philosophers of the era. From that time forward his celebrated works became protected treasures of human society. Since Michelangelo's death, versions of his horned Moses have been used by the most renowned sculptors, bronze/iron artisans and painters in the world. Several priceless paintings and statues from the 17th through 19th centuries similar to this example depict him this way and can be witnessed in noteworthy museum exhibits, historical Churches and the finest private collections around the globe! 

​"TITANIC IS SUNK 1500 LIVES LOST" ORIGINAL NEWSPAPER

​April 16, 1912. Original frontpage of the Buffalo Express Newspaper of the sinking of The Titanic. Titanic was a British passenger liner that sank in the North Atlantic Sea in 1912 after striking an iceberg during her first voyage from Southampton to New York. 2,224 passengers and crew were aboard, more than 1,500 died, making the sinking one of modern history's deadliest peacetime marine disasters. Titanic was the largest floating ship in the world at the time she entered service. Titanic was under the command of Captain Edward Smith, who also went down with the ship. The ocean liner carried some of the wealthiest people in the world, as well as hundreds of emigrants from throughout Europe who were seeking a new life in the United States. The first-class accommodation was designed to be the pinnacle of comfort and luxury, with a gymnasium, swimming pool, libraries, high-class restaurants and opulent cabins. Although Titanic had advanced safety features such as watertight compartments and remotely activated watertight doors, it only carried enough lifeboats for 1,178 people, about half the number on board, and one third of her total capacity. The ship carried sixteen lifeboat davits which could lower three lifeboats each, for a total of 48 boats. However, Titanic carried only twenty lifeboats.  On April 14th, four days into the crossing and about 375 miles south of Newfoundland, she hit an iceberg at 11:40 p.m. ship's time. The collision caused the hull to buckle inwards along the starboard side. Meanwhile, passengers and some crew members were evacuated in lifeboats, many of which were launched only partially loaded. A disproportionate number of men were left aboard because of  the women and children first protocol for loading lifeboats. At 2:20 a.m., she broke apart and foundered with well over one thousand people still aboard. Just under two hours after Titanic sank, the Cunard liner Carpathia arrived and brought aboard an estimated 705 survivors. The disaster was met with worldwide shock and outrage at the huge loss of life. Titanic was discovered in 1985 (70 years after the disaster) during a US military mission, and it still remains on the seabed. Professionally framed, matted and engraved. Extremely rare and an incredible piece of history! 

1922 George - Supreme Master of Magic. Billboard Poster

1922 original George Supreme Master of Magic Billboard Poster. Cleveland: Otis Litho., ca. 1922. Stone lithograph poster bears a central bust portrait of the Ohio-born magician, flanked on either side by an elaborate Egyptian sarcophagus on the left and a large menacing devil on the other. The pyramids of Egypt and a faint Asian scene fill out the balance of the poster. Grover George (1887 -1958) toured South and Central America during the time when Howard Thurston was the dominate magician in the United States. George struggled with an American Tour because Mr. Thurston, fearing competition, told theaters that if they booked George, they would not ever have Thurston on their stage again. In 1924, Grover George decided to embark on a South American Tour starting with Cuba and then Central and South America. His tour was a huge success. Due to the fact George's American Tour never panned out, his posters remained at the Otis Litho Company and were later purchased by magic dealerin the 1980s, the posters were discovered in a barn in Wisconsin. Today Grover George's memory survives due to his magnificent posters. This incredible display is linen backed and measures a staggering 108" x 204". Some minor wear due to age.

 flowers in vase OIL on canvas painting

Still life oil on Canvas depicting flowers in vase. Housed in a beautiful ornate giltwood frame and executed in oil on canvas, circa  1900s.  Size with frame is 40” x 40”. Signature  by Geena. The gilt frame is 5" wide. Professionally framed and canvas stretched. Elegant.​

1941 ORIGINAL SUPERMAN FLEISCHER THEATER POSTER​

​1941 original Fleischer Theater Poster and is the only known example in existence. It carries massive collector importance. This magnificent piece measures 40" x 72" and in now professionally framed and protected behind museum glass. It features The Man of Steel for the original 1941 release of the Fleischer Brothers Superman premier. The film Superman premiered in 1941 and was a huge success. It paved the way for all of the future Superman and other Superhero franchise blockbuster films of today. Directed by Dave Fleischer and written by Jerry Siegel and Joe Shuster. Condition is at least excellent and is considered priceless. Professionally framed.  

 19th Century Set of Four italian travertine statues of the four seasons

​A finely hand carved set of four Italian travertine marble statues, confirming the Four Seasons. Each of the four sculptures is a personification of one of the seasons - Spring, Summer, Autumn, and Winter. The four sculptures are similar in size, color, and sculptural style. The Four Seasons are an ancient decorative motif. Usually, each season is represented as an allegorical figure bearing traditional iconographic symbols. The Romans typically represented the seasons as an opulent goddesses. This figurative expression carried over into neoclassical art and later became especially popular as garden sculpture. Stunning artistic neoclassic class of carvings. These figures each sit atop separate pedestal bases. ​Naturally weathered finish with proper patina. 

1881 GENERAL WILLIAM SHERMAN HAND WRITTEN LETTER AND 1864 harper's weekly cover page

Very rare full cover page portrait of Civil War General William T. Sherman. Printed on the cover of June 4, 1864, edition of Harper's Weekly magazine. Harper's Weekly was an American political publication based in New York City. Published by Harper and Brothers from 1857 until 1916, it featured foreign and domestic news, fiction, essays on many subjects, and humor, alongside illustrations. It carried extensive coverage of the American Civil War, including many illustrations of events from the war. In addition is an extremely scarce original letter written and signed by General William Tecumseh Sherman (1820-1891). The letter is written on Headquarters Army of the United States stationery and is dated December 9, 1881. ​The prominent General Sherman served as a general in the Union Army during the American Civil War, receiving recognition for his command of military strategy as well as criticism for the harshness of the scorched earth policies he implemented in conducting total war against the Confederate States. Regardless of your stance on the individual, he was not anything other than what he claimed to be. He never apologized for his actions. To many, including some southerners, Sherman was a true hero. A no-nonsense and brilliant strategist whose actions were harsh and unconventional. To some, he can never be forgiven for the harsh, brutal and cruel actions he poured out on the southern citizens. General Sherman’s assessment of his experiences in the Civil War were summed up in a speech he gave to the graduating class of the Michigan Military Academy on June 19, 1879. “You don’t know the horrible aspects of war. I’ve been through two wars, and I know. I’ve seen cities and homes in ashes. I’ve seen thousands of men lying on the ground, their dead faces looking up at the skies. I tell you; war is Hell.” This outstanding Civil War display is professionally framed, matted and finished with museum glass. The dimensions are 24" x 30". 

​​COON CHICKEN INN RESTAURANT NEON SIGNS

​Fantastic Americana neon signs. Coon Chicken Inn was an American fried chicken restaurant chain from the mid 1920s - 1950s. Maxon Graham and his wife Adelaide founded the Coon Chicken Inn in Salt Lake City, Utah in 1925. This first location was extremely popular, successful and the food was outstanding. With that success, the Graham's opened two additional locations in Portland Oregon and Seattle, Washington in the early 1930s. The patrons and employees of the Coon Chicken Inn chain were predominantly white, though African Americans worked there as well. The chain was in business until the last location closed in 1957. Any relics of the Coon Chicken Inn restaurant chain are generally regarded as Black Americana Memorabilia and very collectable worldwide. Produced in the highest quality possible, laser die cut enamel and a full 48" tall. Mint!

​1915 ORIGINAL TALERNO LE MYSTERIUEX LOBBY DISPLAY

1915 Original Talerno Le Mysteriuex Block and Schmidt Lobby Display. Excessive collector importance. Handsome oversized lobby display depicts Talerno seated in a chair before a fireplace, reading from a book of spells, it's cover inscribed with a star. In smoke rising up behind him are scenes from his illusion show. ​The devil is lurking and looking over his shoulder. 75" x 76". Professionally framed, linen backed and stretched.  Extremely rare and profound. 

​THE GODFATHER CAST SIGNED ORIGINAL MOVIE POSTER display

​1972 The Godfather original motion picture poster. Autographed by the film's director, writer and the entire cast. Marlon Brando, Al Pacino, Robert Duvall, James Caan, Diane Keaton, Francis Ford Coppola, etc. Filmed in 1972 and shot in New York City and various locations in Italy. The Godfather was directed by Francis Ford Coppola, based on Mario Puzo's bestselling book of the same name. The Godfather storyline spans from 1945 through 1955. It chronicles the family under the control of Vito Corleone focusing on the transition of his son Michael Corleone, raised to have a life outside of crime to a ruthless mafia crime boss. The cast features Marlon Brando, Al Pacino, Robert Duvall, James Caan, Diane Keaton, John Cazale, Abe Vigoda and Talia Shire. The Godfather was the highest grossing film in 1972. The film received worldwide acclaim from critics and audiences. The film was nominated for ten Oscars and won for Best Picture, Best actor for Marlon Brando and Best Adapted Screenplay for Mario Puzo and Francis Ford Coppola. In 1990, it was deemed "culturally, historically and aesthetically significant" and selected for the preservation in the National Film Registry by the United States Library of Congress and is ranked the second greatest film in American history by the American Film Institute. Professionally framed and matted. Autographs in silver and gold pen. 

paris cityscape with eiffel tower oil on canvas painting

Paris cityscape. Executed in oil on canvas, circa mid-1900s. It features a bustling Paris Street scene with the Eiffel Tower visible in the distance. A fine Impressionist painting of the famous landmark. It is set in a robust wood frame with molded accents. Size with frame is a staggering 48” x 60”. Frame is 5" wide. Having no apparent signature. Professionally framed and canvas stretched. 

THE RAT PACK SIGNED FRANK SINATRA, DEAN MARTIN, SAMMY DAVIS JR.

The Rat Pack, autographed by Ol' Blue Eyes Frank Sinatra, legends Dean Martin and Sammy Davis Jr. The second photo is the iconic photo in front of The Sands Hotel and Casino, featuring Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin, Sammy Davis Jr., Peter Lawford and Joey Bishop. Third, is original gambling cards from The Sands Casino. The Sands Hotel and Casino was historic and located on the Las Vegas Strip. The Sands was the seventh resort to open on The Strip and operated from 1952 to 1996. During its heyday, The Sands was the most popular destination on The Strip. On November 26, 1996, The Sands was imploded and demolished. The Venetian was built in its place. The Rat Pack was an informal group of entertainment friends centered around the Las Vegas casino scene. The group originated when they met at the Los Angeles home of Humphrey Bogart and Lauren Bacall. The Rat Pack appeared together on stage and in films during the 1960's. Professionally framed, matted and engraved. Rare piece of Rat Pack and Las Vegas history!

1800s reclining nude oil on canvas painting

1800s Reclining Nude oil painting. Housed in a period correct giltwood frame. It is unsigned. Painting is in unrestored condition, Some light craquelure on canvas commensurate with age with minor surface dirt, discolored varnish, and notable paint loss on frame. The gilt frame is 4" wide. ​Size: 40" x 60".