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FINE BLACK AND WHITE PHOTOGRAPHICA_XXXIII
The current auction presents an 'expansive' catalogue of Native Americana, in addition to a featured series of American and European Architectural Motifs which include novel New York City icons, past and present. However we take particular pride in availing the public to an exquisite, unseen essay of 13th century "Flemish Architecture" which still stands as functional today. The Flemish Region of Belgium, as represented here by Bruges, is reputed to be the most beautiful city in North or Central Europe. Its medieval origins and architecture is famous throughout the continent for its charm, chocolate, lace, swans and languid canals. Bruges was the cultural capital of Europe in 2002. It is located between the North Sea and Brussels and is renown for its history of Flemish art. Referred to as 'The Venice of the North', its famed canals have existed from before the year 1050. In the fifteenth century the Flemish Primitives triggered an artistic revolution in Central Europe. Every five years the city presents a grand 4 month long citywide festival to show off its culture; Expos such as Van Eyck to Dürer presented homage to artists Jan Van Eyck and Albrecht Dürer, two great masters from the period 1420-1530. In fact, a 2008 film titled "In Bruges" starring Colin Farrell and Brendan Gleeson is set almost entirely in the city itself. The city's major landmarks and history are mentioned repeatedly throughout the film, as are the contrasted viewpoints of the two lead characters. Enjoy, and engage in bidding, based on the rigor and splendor of Native America, Flanders and New York City in "Fine Black and White Photographica_XXXIII".
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0019: 1877; NEZ PERCE MEN (CHIEF JOSEPH'S BRO. MIDDLE), IDAHO INDIAN WAREst. $200-$300
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