PO Box 2135
Asheville, NC 28802
United States
Furniture including American, British, Continental, French Country, Chippendale and Hepplewhite style examples from the 19th and 20th centuries as well as some fine custom-made modern pieces from a private New York collection. A group of folk art paintings sold to benefit the American Folk Art Museum, NY. An extensive group of objects converted to table lamps. 150 Parian busts, Staffordshire, and Continental porcelains from Sewickley, PA, Raleigh, NC, and Richmond, VA estates.
Featuring an exquisite Custom 14kt. Gold Bracelet with over 11.00ctw. of diamonds, a Bespoke Cluster Diamond Ring, and designs from Tiffany & Co., Van Cleef & Arpels, Cartier, Rolex, and others. For the numismatist and philatelist, we offer precious metal coinage from around the world, including Australia and China, as well as a lifelong collection of stamps and covers. And to round out the auction, a collection of designer goods including handbags, clothing, and other accessories from luxury brands Hermes, Giorgio Armani, Charvet, and Chanel.
A wide range of important fine art from every corner of our vast nation– Thomas Moran in East Hampton, Wolf Kahn in Vermont, Julian Onderdonk in Texas, and many others. Featuring works by William Trost Richards, Emanuel Leutze, Norton Bush, Granville Redmond, John F. Kensett, William Keith, Elihu Vedder, William Harnett, and more; Native American pottery, parfleches, katsinam, and baskets; Important Southern and New England furniture; decorative and folk arts.
Fine objects from private and institutional collections, including property deaccessioned by the Colonial Williamsburg Foundation, Williamsburg, Virginia to benefit the Collections Acquisitions Fund. Five-piece bedroom suite signed François Linke, a fine collection of Old Master drawings including Hubert Robert, Servandoni, Chaix, Amand, a follower of Redouté, twelve botanical watercolors by Alexandre Descubes, fine art by or attributed to Pierre Mignard, Tobias Stranover, Jules Breton, and Julius Paulsen, as well as fine British and Continental silver.
Our Spring Asian Art Auction contains Qing dynasty porcelains pulled from private homes including an early 20th century collection from Pittsburgh, PA. A pair of Famille Noire monumental temple jars and a pair of bamboo form Famille Rose floor vases are finely executed examples with Kangxi Emperor reign marks. A group of framed Chinese and Japanese art will be offered, featuring works by Nakahara Nantenbo and Murase Taiitsu.
Early Modernism | Post-Impressionism | Post War | Mid Century | Abstract Expressionism | Colorists | Op Art | Pop Art | Craft | Art Glass Including important collections with paintings and multiples by Amadeo Modigliani, Gordon Onslow Ford, Herbert Baye, Maximillien Luce, Malvina Hoffmann, Marc Chagall, Milton Resnick, Hans Hofmann, Milton Avery, Leon Golub, Kees Van Dongen, Georges Noel, Wolf Kahn, Bridget Riley, Victor Vasarely, Red Grooms, Edward Moulthrop, William Morris, Christopher Ries; plus mid-century modern and contemporary craft furniture
Brunk Auctions is pleased to present the collection of Ambassador Bonnie McElveen-Hunter. US Ambassador, successful entrepreneur as founder of Pace Communications, philanthropist, collector, and first woman chair of the American Red Cross. Collaborating with her sister Tweed, renowned interior decorator, she meticulously selected the furniture and decorations offered here to grace her former homes in Washington D.C. and Greensboro NC. Selected from Christie's and Sotheby's among other fine sources, these works are a reflection of her graciously hosting others in her elegant homes.
Featuring over 150 lots of Decorative Arts, Silver, Furniture, Rugs, and Fine Art from private, estate, and prominent institutional collections. Highlights include a Dresden Porcelain Chocolate Service, a large selection of Blue and White Porcelain, and a Southern Federal Inlaid Cherry Chest of Drawers.
A single owner offering of over 200 objects drawn from the period rooms and vaults of this storied museum. With rarities from the 17th through 20th centuries, from the Continent to England to America, from Dorflinger to le Corbusier, the collection includes many objects gifted to the museum 100 years ago or more by notable collectors and families such as Luke Vincent Lockwood, Bernice Chrysler Garbisch, and Mrs. Francis P. Garvan. Period and modern furniture, ceramics, Chinese export, glass, lighting, fireplace equipment, and even 4 architectural interiors are included.
Including nearly 200 lots of American and Southern Paintings, Furniture, Silver, and more. Highlights include works by Birger Sandzen, John Sloan, Robert Henri, Fritz Scholder, Gustave Baumann, William Halsey, Maud Gatewood, and others. This sale also features a large selection of western art, Property of a Southern Museum sold to benefit the Acquisition Fund, spanning over 100 years, from the late 19th to late 20th centuries.
Fine Collections of European & British Art including a period painting after Lanfranco's Navicella Altarpiece, The Vatican; The Estate of J. Clayton Davie: furniture, Old Master works including Luca Giordano, Studio of Bronzino, Jacobello del Fiore, Circle of Michiel Coxie, & others; The Collection of Nel & Gerrit Jape: Flemish, Dutch, & French paintings & decorative arts including a newly authenticated early painting by Carstian Luyckx, works by or attributed to Hermanus Peter Schouten, Ferdinand de Braekeleer the Elder, & enamels after the Pseudo-Monvaerni Artist.
Designs by Tiffany & Co., Bulgari, Cellino, and David Yurman; GIA and AGL-certified natural ruby, sapphire, and diamond jewelry; timepieces by Patek Philippe, Rolex, and others; designer accessories from Bottega Veneta, Prada, Fendi, and Louis Vuitton; plus bank notes, gold coins, and Dahlonega gold.
An auction for collectors, sportsmen, and naturalists including a complete set of John James Audubon’s The Birds of America, western paintings, sporting art, sporting and naturalist books, Native American artifacts, decoys, and a large offering of mineral specimens.
Featuring private, estate, and institutional collections including a large group of Southern pottery, Mesoamerican objects, American, British, and Continental furniture, fine art, a wide variety of decorative items, plus more
Including Ming blue and white celadon, rare Majapahit earthenware figures, fine carved jade, Qing dynasty enameled porcelains, Southeast Asian objects, an interesting carved marble Buddha, and many more choice selections
Featuring the Collection of David Bahlman and Howard Klosterman including fine American, British and Continental furniture and decorative arts and fine art including Thomas Sully; Southern regional art including Winfred Rembert; Southern furniture; quality silver from private and estate collections; and much more
Featuring a wide variety of furniture, decorative objects, and fine art including Alfred Hutty, Elizabeth O’Neill Verner, a fine Flemish hunt and harvest painting, Georgian furniture, silver, and more
Outstanding furniture, decorative objects, and art from fine collections including the Collection of Dudley and Constance Godfrey; The Estate of Steven Murphy, Fort Collins, Colorado; The Laura Davidson Sears Gallery of Fine Art, Elgin Academy; An Important Private Virginia Estate; and much more
Featuring a quality selection of objects and art including Asian, British, Continental, Art Deco and Arts & Crafts; fine jewelry; Estate of Barbara F. Chatham, North Carolina; fine silver; Estate of Dr. J. Francis and Laquita Amos, Rocky Mount, Virginia; antique weapons, carpets, and much more
Featuring coins from ancient times to the 20th century, including coins and relics from the late Dr. Francis Amos, excavated from Rocky Mount, Virginia. The Emporium Auction also offers a wide variety of Continental, British, American, and Asian decorative objects, furniture, fine art, and more
With over 125 lots of photography including Diane Arbus, Ansel Adams, and many others; fine art including Fritz Bultman, Andy Warhol, the Gordon Onslow-Ford Collection, and Picasso ceramics; decor and furniture including Nakashima, Ruhlmann, Frank Gehry, contemporary art glass, plus much more.
Featuring fine huanghuali furniture sold to benefit the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts, jade carvings including a footed bowl from a Parisian estate, Chinese porcelain from the Tang to Qing dynasties, Chinese paintings, textiles including a Qing Dynasty Kesi slit tapestry, and much more.
Premier II Auction | Lots 907 to 1324 | Featuring Southern pottery by Dave Drake; fine art by Winfred Rembert, George Inness, Hermann Herzog, Wolf Kahn, and others; important American and Southern furniture; a large group of fine jewelry and luxury handbags; decoys, armorial porcelain, and more.
Premier I Auction | Lots 507 to 906 | Presenting the Estate of Donna Summer, including furniture, awards, accessories, and more from the Grammy award-winning singer's home. Also on offer are private and estate collections featuring Continental and British art and furniture, silver, coins, and more.