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Fairway Estate Auction – Four Decades of Fine Furniture, Asian Art, Decorative Objects & Designer Pieces KC Auction & Appraisal Company is pleased to present a single-owner Fairway, Kansas estate built over more than forty years of thoughtful collecting. This auction includes an impressive selection of fine furniture, Asian art, mid-century design, and decorative objects chosen for quality, craftsmanship, and visual appeal. The highlight of this estate is a Philip & Kelvin LaVerne bronze coffee table, a highly sought-after designer piece known for sculptural form, hand-worked surfaces, and distinctive etched decoration. LaVerne furniture remains one of the most desirable categories in mid-century design and is rarely available at the estate level. Another standout offering is a Chinese painting purchased from Gracie, the respected New York source for fine Asian art, furniture, and décor. Collectors familiar with Gracie will recognize the exceptional quality associated with items selected from their gallery. This estate is rich in varied furniture styles, including Queen Anne style tables, Jacobean-style carved oak furniture, carved walnut pieces, mahogany tables, side tables, and multiple pairs of tables and chairs—an attractive feature for decorators and those designing cohesive interiors. Numerous lots include carved details, gilt surfaces, brass accents, and bronze décor, all strong search categories on estate platforms. For buyers of Asian art and decorative objects, the auction features a substantial group of Chinese and Japanese pieces, including porcelain vases, decorative boxes, carved figures, wall art, and other traditional forms that appeal to collectors of Asian décor. The mix also includes wicker furnishings, multiple lamps and lighting pairs, floral décor, prints, and paintings, each representing the homeowner’s interest in balancing color, texture, and craftsmanship. This Fairway estate offers an excellent opportunity to acquire well-maintained furniture, artwork, and decorative objects covering a wide range of collecting categories—mid-century design, Asian art, traditional furniture, and quality décor. Whether you are a collector, interior designer, or someone searching for distinctive pieces for the home, this auction presents a diverse and engaging selection from a long-established Kansas City residence.

This auction features a curated collection of military yard-long photographs, panoramic unit portraits, and historic military ephemera spanning the early 20th century through mid-century service eras. Highlights include WWI and WWII panoramic troop photos, training camp images, regimental group portraits, and company-level formation photographs often referred to as yard-longs due to their impressive length and display presence. Collectors will find Army, Navy, Marine Corps, and Air Corps pieces, including unit identifications, dated examples, studio-marked prints, and images connected to named bases and training installations. Several photos include identifiable insignia, uniforms, and period equipment, making them valuable for military history research. Complementing the photographs are posters, certificates, service records, and related memorabilia, offering a broader perspective on military life and visual documentation from the era. Whether you're a collector of militaria, a genealogist seeking unit-specific material, or an enthusiast of historic photography, this auction delivers a strong selection of authentic and original military imaging. Browse the full catalog to see the complete offering of yard-long photos, panoramic military prints, wartime ephemera, and historic documents.