Willie Downs of Bardstown, Kentucky, has commissioned Lawson Co. Auctioneers to conduct the estate auction of Judy Jones, a member of the RCA recording group, The Jones Sisters.
Lawson Co. Auctioneers is proud to present a remarkable estate auction featuring the personal collection of Judy Jones, one of the famed Jones Sisters, an RCA Victor recording group that entertained American troops and audiences across the country during the 1930s and 1940s.
This rare auction includes a diverse and historically rich selection of items:
- Music Memorabilia – including Wind of the Sea by the Jones Sisters, vintage sheet music, and original recordings from Gene Autry, The Carter Family, and others
- Ephemera & Newspapers – historic headlines, political events, celebrity tributes, and mid-20th-century pop culture snapshots
- 100s of Rare and Collectible Art Prints – including a massive collection of numbered Paul Sawyier prints and original framed art
- Fine Furniture & Antiques – early American and Victorian pieces, display cabinets, writing desks, fainting couches, Asian cabinets, and more
- Asian Decorative Arts – including carved figurines, porcelain, vases, lacquer boxes, and textiles
- Glassware, China & Tea Sets – including hand-painted porcelain, Japanese sets, and decorative ceramics
- Historic Certificates & Awards – including a 1944 U.S. Treasury citation awarded to Judy Jones for her support of the War Finance Program
Whether you’re a music historian, vintage collector, or looking for truly unique home decor, this estate is packed with exceptional finds from a life of culture, patriotism, and performance.
Bid now at www.BidBardstown.com
All items sell to the highest bidder regardless of price.
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