
AUCTION FOR THE GRANDSTAFF FAMILY OF HICKORY
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AUCTION FOR THE GRANDSTAFF FAMILY OF HICKORY
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Muscarelli Auction is proud to be Handling the remaining items for the heirs of The Grandstaff Family of Hickory, NC. Mike was the grandson of George Preston Frazer. Frazer graduated from Virginia Military Institute with a BA in Liberal Arts, before earning a B.S. in Engineering from the University of Hawaii in 1935. Frazer also earned a degree in Architecture from Harvard University. He served in WW II with the 2nd division (Hell on Wheels) of George Patton Fame. He retired from the military with a rank of Major. Frazer became a Associate professor of Art at Virginia Tech from 1939-1974. George was a known artist, commissioning many works of art by artists of his day. Mr. Grindstaff as George's God son inherited many items from Frazer's estate. Items will include VMI Photographs and memorabilia, WW II Uniforms, Medals, Autographs of Generals and other Military memorabilia. Sale will also include drawings, paintings executed by Frazer, as well as works of art by listed American artists such as Sandor Bodo, Charles Cropper Parks, Max Westfield, and others. A collection of Bronze...
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Box Lot Art Files Of George Preston Frazer
Box contains numerous art files of this noted artist and associate professor of art at Virginia Tech, George Preston Frazer. Lot also contains photographs of art produced...more
Old Family Photos Of George Preston Frazer And Biography
Lot includes certificate from White House in memory of George Preston Frazer, signed by George Bush. Blue binder containing biography of George Preston Frazer, his milita...more
George Preston Frazer's Framed Diplomas
Includes University Of Hawaii Bachelor Of Science (Civil Engineering) 1934, The Sons of the Revolution certificate for George Augustine Frazer 1928. Oriental Institute Un...more
Collection Of Original Pencil Sketches By Students Of George Frazer At Virginia Tech.
Lot contains numerous pencil nude sketches, some by his students and other by the artist and professor George P. Frazer, as found with some tears, sketches are rolled up.
Art Files Belonging To George Preston Frazer
Lot includes correspondence from listed Sculptor Donald De Lue and Charles Cropper Parks. A book Michelangelo published 2000, and a book The Sculpture Of Donald De Lue by...more
Original Sketches By George Preston Frazer
Lot includes a series of drawings he completed while stationed in Italy during WW2, nude figural studies from his sketch books, portraits and much more, good condition
George P. Frazer Military Autographs
Lot contains signed letter from Willis D. Crittenberger Major General US Army August 25, 1942, addressed to Frazer-about map he drew of Northern Africa. Lot also contains...more
WW 2 Uniform Of Major George Preston Frazer
Great original uniform with Hell On Wheels patches, US Army crossed rifles insignias, uniform comes with short outer green jacket, uniform jacket, shirt and pants. Virgin...more
WW 2 Coat Of Major George Preston Frazer
Great original coat with 2nd Armored Division arm patch, worn by Major George P. Frazer. Good condition.
WW 2 Coat Of Major George Preston Frazer
Great original condition, khaki dress coat with silver buttons, size 48.
Military Records Jacket And Promotion Certificates For George P. Frazer
Lot contains the military records of Frazer as well as his certificates by order of the President of United States as he was promoted up the line. These were signed by Se...more
WW 2 Flight Ace Officers Hat & Crush Cap
Crush cap was worn by George P. Frazer as well as the Flight Ace officers hat, officers hat features gold and blue band with US Eagle brass badge, hat is in fair conditio...more
Tray Lot WW 2 Defense Medals & Insignias
Belonging to Major George P. Frazer, 2nd Armored Division & Reserve Officer, lot includes gold oak leaf lapel pins, crossed rifle and sword insignias, 2 Meyer Medal Of Li...more
Patches, Ribbons And Insignias Belonging To Major George P. Frazer
Includes sterling Lt. Bars sent to his father from Belgium in 1944, Hell on Wheels patches, ribbons include bronze arrowhead, assault landing D-Day Sicily and silver star...more
Military Photo & Booklet Lot
Lot contains 2 rolled up 1928 yard long photographs ROTC unit-VMI, photograph of VMI students on horses, 5 issues "The Cadet" VMI June 15, 1929 with photograph section of...more
Original VMI Photographs, 1929 Commencement Program & More
Belonging to George P. Frazer while student at Virginia Military Institute, includes framed photograph of George in his uniform, 8" X 10" Photographs Of Students, 3 VMI f...more
Wow This Is A Rarity! WW 2 Photograph Of Captured Nazi Generals & Adolf Hitler Stationary
Lot contains US Amy Air Forces official photograph of the capture of General John Von Broitch and General Cramer who commanded all of the panzer forces in North Africa as...more
Collection Of WW 2 Military Maps & General Orders
Lot includes maps of North Africa, Indian Ocean, silk Italy coast map, secret military general orders, General Patton's typed speech, and others, good to fair condition.
WW 2 Military Paper Collection 2nd Armored Division
Lot includes period booklet of 2nd division, Hell On Wheels reunion items-tag topper, military papers and more, good to fair condition.
Fantastic Photograph Album Of 2nd Armored Division In Sicily, North Africa and Europe
Period photographs are housed in a U. S. Army green cloth binder with gilt decorations and titles, album contains photos of battles in Sicily, North Africa, General Roose...more
Preston Frazer Military Items
Lot contains his bible carried in WW 2, shoulder braids, cloth sewing kit, 2 piece scope mount bases and more. Good condition.
Great Collection Of Original WW ll Second Armored Division Photographs
Lot contains assorted snap shots of 2nd division army in the field, tanks, vehicles and more, 8 X 10 photographs of soldiers on the Atlantic 1942, American snap shots of ...more
Motorcycle Booklet & Poster Lot
Lot includes a black and white photographic poster of 1974 Indian motorcycle rolled up in tube-signed by Phil Foss-fine condition, Gulf Oil map of North and South Carolin...more
Original 1980 Empire Strikes Back Color Poster By Coca Cola
Great Star Wars collectible, rolled up, very good condition. 36" X 24"