Afrocentric Sale 50% Off or More on Just about Everything

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Dates
Sat
Aug 19
10am to 3pm
2023
Sun
Aug 20
10am to 3pm
2023

Terms & Conditions

There are no estate sales signs on the property of 4800 S Lake Park Ave. Entrance to the building is on Dorchester, 1 block west of Lake Park. This is a high rise building and visitors must sign in and present ID at the Security Desk in the lobby.
We do our best to thoroughly research items, provide accurate descriptions and pictures so you know exactly what you are getting. We sell items on a first come, first serve basis.
We accept payment via Cash and ZELLE over $50. All sales are final. No exchanges or refunds. Items(s) must be paid for prior to pick-up. Furniture can be picked up only on Wednesday, August 23, 2023 from 9 am until 2 pm. You may need to bring help to move furniture. We will confirm the pick-up date & time with you.
Not responsible for injury or accident. This is private property and we reserve the right to refuse admittance. Please be respectful.
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Graves Sisters

(312) 972-8422

Description & Details

Gwendolyn “Gwen” Washington was an avid traveler and lover of all things from the African Diaspora. Gwen was a spectacular jewelry artisan, inspired by her own mother, who made ceramics and other art, and followed by her daughter, who collects vintage jewelry. Gwen was WAY ahead of her time in her pursuit of Afrocentric cultural expressions.

Her home reflects the art, sculptures, busts, dolls, framed African prints, books, posters, textiles, ceramics, jewelry, glassware, travel postcards & souvenirs and much more, treasured and collected over 70 years.

Featuring: 

  • An extensive collection of Afrocentric/vintage dolls (from Barbie to West African to Cabbage Patch), glassware, Christmas decorations and ornaments.
  • A wide array of jewelry: costume, beaded, vintage, statement.
  • Beaders, take note!  A huge collection of beads, jewelry supplies and storage bins.
  • Many Black-centered figurines, including Lladro Black Legacy, 2 Ira Aldridge busts and 3 Thomas Blackshear figurines Annie Lee & Sarah's Attic.  
  • Leather skirt and jackets, new with tags.
  •  Like-new Le Creuset Dutch oven and pot.
  • Air fryer, new in box.
  • Hand-made ceramic grandfather-style clock @ 20" tall and hand-made serving dish and platter.
  • Extensive collection of Travel Postcards.
  • 3 pieces of small-medium luggage. 

 

Also available: sofa; sofa bed; tables, retro dinette set, wood dining room table and chairs; wood desk and curio cabinets; chairs; Stiffel/Stiffel-like brass lamps; dressers and night tables; bookcases; clothing (size medium to small); 1970’s Royal electric typewriter; vintage straw hats; handbags; records; luggage; file cabinet; vintage radios; baskets, textiles, Christmas ornaments and decorations, including a collection of Black Santas; perfume bottles; glassware; dishes; and more.

Partial collection of dolls (there are many more)Special Edition BarbieGhanaian BarbieSPICE dollNigerian BarbieSpecial edition BarbieBaby dollLarge doll Marcella Welch dollLarge soft sculpture rag dollArmoire Cabbage Patch dollPair of West African dolls on standsNdebele doll 12"Faceless doll with antique fabric dressMore dolls, booksMore dolls, books and recordsMasks from around the worldTextiles and fabricVery large mud cloth wall hangingVintage sofaAntique loveseatKidney shaped deskTufted accent chairSmall wood dining table w4chairsBlackamore lampPetite oak rocking chairCurio cabinet #1 with figurinesCurio Cabinet with Lladro and Thomas BlackshearRetro table w/2 extensions & 4 chairsSwing arm brass lamp Stone face sculpture South African necklace mountedIra Aldridge ShakespeareFemale wood sculptureAfrican stoolAfrican basket Small Egyptian painting on papyrusANNO 1750 Saw ClockNefertiti bust @ 14"h Framed mask by MilsonZulu Social & Pleasure Club Mardi Gras poster (3 are available: 1990, 1991, 1992)Yoruba beaded beltAfrican pipe wood and bonePair of carved giraffesMore jewelryJewelry Galore!Zulu necklaces and lots of braceletsNdebele necklaceJewelry GaloreMore costume jewelryAnd more necklacesEarrings and ear plugsOverview of jewelryBins of jewelry making suppliesAnd more jewelryEarringsthe "gold-tone" collectionThomas Blackshear Ebony Visions NurturerThomas Blackshear Ebony Visions SiblingsThomas Blackshear Ebony Vision The MadonnaAnnie Lee Our very own "Obama Center" includes posters, books, and an Obama watchFramed Egyptian applique textileSand paintings probably from Senegal or MaliSimple Elegance, Certificate of Authenticity from Nicole Gallery, ChicagoStar Wars posterAfro Cuban wall hangingAfrican statue 18 hCurio cabinet 1 wood, glass lightCurio cabinet 2 wood, glass lightJapanantique glazed glass plateBack of glazed glass plateFramed batik fabric pictureFramed Batik FabricSignature of previous pieceCut out from Ghana (one of 2)Cast iron bustCarved sculptureGold tone reclining laughing BuddaSolid brass seated smiling BuddaEgyptian papyrus paintingEthiopian head rest4 BustsTray and perfume bottlesTray with perfume bottlesAssortment of hatsMore hatsSmall collection of coats and clothing (size small)Ceramic Xmas tree smallMany Christmas itemsMore Christmas itemsAnd even moreLe Cruset pan lidHandmade ceramic serving dish and platter HandsTub of travel postcardsAlbums of travel postcardsGrundig radioBrownie Hawkeye Camera Flash Model

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