
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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Oil On Canvas Of Young Man In Wood Frame
Painting depicts a shirtless young man, vintage age and good condition. Unsigned but probably painted by George P. Frazer with Professor at Virginia Tech, circa 1950-60. ...more
Signed Oil On Canvas Of Racing Motorcycle #7
Abstract oil on canvas signed lower right corner in frame, Good condition, measures 32" X 43 1/2"
Oil On Canvas Of Virginia Tech Wrestler Michael Grandstaff II, By George Preston Frazer 1990
In Gold frame, from the artists personal collection, signed lower right and dated 1990, Grandstaff was a recognized wrestler as was his father. Good condition, measures 5...more
A Pair Of Framed Photographs By Known Artist Richard Calvo Entitled "Trees"
Matted and framed, "In Vast Spring" & "Awakening", signed lower right by photographer, may need re-matted otherwise good, measures 16 1/2" X 14 1/2"
Oil On Canvas Portrait Of Old Man-Side View By Listed Nashville Artist Max Westfield
Signed lower left, from the personal collection of George P. Frazer, listed in his inventory of art as portrait of Peter Jansen-pre-Nazi comedian. Max Westfield Holocaust...more
Limited Edition Framed Print By Herb Jones
From edition of 4000, entitled "Hunt Club Road" for Alexander Beagle, signed lower right, good condition, measures 22 1/2" X 27 1/2"
Original Oil On Artist Board Landscape By George P. Frazer 1948
Somewhat a folky impressionist view of the Blacksburg countryside, signed lower right and dated. In wood frame measures 28" X 34", good condition.
Copy Of Portrait Of Henry Prince Of Wells By Listed Nashville Artist Sandor Bodo 1996
Painting was commissioned by George Preston Frazer, painting is from the original painted by Isaac Oliver in 1612, in ornate gold frame signed by Sandor Bodo and dated lo...more
Original Oil On Masonite Of Full Figure Nude Male Catching Fish In a Stream
Unsigned in fancy gold frame, circa 1950-60, good condition, measures 20" X 17" in frame.
Painting Of Confederate Officer Phillip F. Frazer By Sandor Bodo Listed Artist
The original painting of Phillip Frazer is owned by Virginia Military Institute, this copy was commissioned by George P. Frazer and painted by Sandor Bodo-signed and date...more
Oil On Canvas Signed Haly In Ornate Gold Frame
Painting depicts an impressionist European church building in landscape, signed lower right, good condition, in frame measures 17" X 18 1/2".
Oil On Canvas European Street Scene Signed Kuntz In Fancy Gold Frame
Painting depicts city street scene beside canal, good condition in fancy gold frame, measures 18" X 16".
Oil On Canvas Of River Scene Signed Haly In Fancy Gold Frame
Impressionist river scene with bridge and sail boats, signed lower right, good condition, measures in frame 17" X 19"
Lot Of 3 Framed Pencil Sketches By George Preston Frazer
Sketches include 1993 Bridge Over The Bluestone, College Buildings at Virginia Tech and Mike the 2nd on raft on Indian Creek, Hickory NC, matted and framed, good vintage ...more
Photograph & Pencil Sketch Of Mike Grandstaff While Wrestler At Virginia Tech
Vintage black and white photograph of respected Virginia Tech 1960's wrestler-Mike Grandstaff Sr., and pencil sketch of Grandstaff pinning Auburn wrestler, The First Pin ...more
2 Pc Mike Grandstaff Sr. Art Lot
Lot contains original watercolor by Mike presented to Preston Frazer and pencil bust sketch of Mike Sr. by Preston Frazer, vintage age and condition, sketch measures 24" ...more
Lot Of 2 Original Ian McGowan Motorcycle Racing Pencil Sketches With Wash
Lot contains 2 framed works of art by this well Known Motor Illustrator, both are signed and one is dated 2014, both depict motorcycle racing scenes, good condition in bl...more
Original Watercolor Of Race Car #2 By Ian McGowan Noted Illustrator
In black frame, good condition, pencil signed lower right, measures 18" X 22 1/2"
Original Signed Racing Color Lithograph Of Motorcycle & Driver Holding American Flag
In black frame, good condition, it is artist signed lower right and numbered Four of VIII, April 20, 2017, American Revolution, measures 22" X 18"
Life Size Oil On Canvas Of Virgina Tech Wrestler Mike Grandstaff Sr By George Frazer
Life Size Oil On Canvas Of VA Tech Wrestler And Alternate Olympic Wrestler Mike Grandstaff Sr By George Preston Frazer
Mike Sr. was a noted Virginia Tech wrestler and Ol...more
Striccoli Artist Signed Oil On Canvas Snow Landscape In Frame
Painting depicts a cottage in a snow filled landscape with birch trees, picket fence and stream, signed lower left in gold frame measures 31" X 54 1/2" good condition.
Oil On Canvas Of Mike Grandstaff II by George Preston Frazer
Frazer was Mike's God-Father, Mike wrestled like his father at Virginia Tech achieving some respect, painting depicts Mike Jr. in a seated position in VA Tech Uniform, af...more
Tray Lot Miscellaneous Items
Lot includes arrowhead found by the Little Harpers river in 1955, toy tent with metal American flag, handkerchief, 1924 gold scholastic medal for Preston Frazer, gold fil...more