The Estates of Lorraine and John Birks "Dizzy" Gillespie

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Dizzy Gillespie: The Life of a Jazz Legend
Own a piece of American music history

A very special sale of the Estate of Lorraine and John Birks Gillespie

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The famous trumpeter was born in Cheraw, South Carolina on October 21, 1917 and died in Englewood, New Jersey in January 6, 1993. He married Lorraine Willis on May 9, 1940. They lived in their Englewood, NJ home from 1965 until their deaths. Lorraine died in June, 2004.
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A CUSTOM MADE TANGERINE COLOR UPHOLSTERED SOFA Worn condition, 8'4"l711A CUSTOM MADE TANGERINE COLOR UPHOLSTERED SOFA Worn condition, 8'4"l
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A CUSTOM MADE TANGERINE COLOR UPHOLSTERED SOFA Worn condition, 8'4"l
A CIRCULAR OAK DRUM TABLE WITH GLASS TOP Worn condition, 16"h x 41" dia.712A CIRCULAR OAK DRUM TABLE WITH GLASS TOP Worn condition, 16"h x 41" dia.
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A CIRCULAR OAK DRUM TABLE WITH GLASS TOP Worn condition, 16"h x 41" dia.
A MODERN GAMES TABLE With a simulated wood base and removable top opening to a green felt game surfa713A MODERN GAMES TABLE With a simulated wood base and removable top opening to a green felt game surfa
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A MODERN GAMES TABLE With a simulated wood base and removable top opening to a green felt game surface, together with two cues and ten balls
A COLOR LITHOGRAPH In design of an LP record of D714A COLOR LITHOGRAPH In design of an LP record of D
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A COLOR LITHOGRAPH In design of an LP record of Dizzy Gillespie's "Groovin'High", numbered 23/100, and inscribed in pencil "T...
A JEFF SEDLIK "DIZZY" FRAMED SHIRT Housed under g715A JEFF SEDLIK "DIZZY" FRAMED SHIRT Housed under g
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A JEFF SEDLIK "DIZZY" FRAMED SHIRT Housed under glass in a shadow box and brushed aluminum frame, together with a photograph of the same i...
AN ANTIQUED BRASS THREE-LIGHT STUDENT LAMP Together with three contemporary table lights716AN ANTIQUED BRASS THREE-LIGHT STUDENT LAMP Together with three contemporary table lights
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AN ANTIQUED BRASS THREE-LIGHT STUDENT LAMP Together with three contemporary table lights
A COLOR LITHOGRAPH Depicting an abstract renderin717A COLOR LITHOGRAPH Depicting an abstract renderin
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A COLOR LITHOGRAPH Depicting an abstract rendering of female musicians, together with a Homen Jazz Festival Poster dated 1993, an abstract work in rel
A GEORGE III STYLE ONE-DRAWER SIDE TABLE 24"h x 2718A GEORGE III STYLE ONE-DRAWER SIDE TABLE 24"h x 2
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A GEORGE III STYLE ONE-DRAWER SIDE TABLE 24"h x 22 1/2"w x 15"d, together with a lattice-decorated hanging cabinet, 24"h x 32&qu...
A WALNUT VENEERED MODULAR WALL UNIT With assorted cabinets and chest of drawers, heavy wear and loss719A WALNUT VENEERED MODULAR WALL UNIT With assorted cabinets and chest of drawers, heavy wear and loss
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A WALNUT VENEERED MODULAR WALL UNIT With assorted cabinets and chest of drawers, heavy wear and losses, 5 pieces
A CHIPPENDALE STYLE SIX-DRAWER TALL CHEST OF DRAWERS Some wear, 47 1/2"h x 35"w x 19"d720A CHIPPENDALE STYLE SIX-DRAWER TALL CHEST OF DRAWERS Some wear, 47 1/2"h x 35"w x 19"d
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A CHIPPENDALE STYLE SIX-DRAWER TALL CHEST OF DRAWERS Some wear, 47 1/2"h x 35"w x 19"d