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THB1800 Virginia Land Grant, Signed by James Monroe
About Seller
PO Box 2135
Asheville, NC 28802
United States
Based in Asheville, North Carolina, Brunk Auctions has been conducting sales of fine and decorative arts for over 30 years. Auctions are held in our North Carolina sale room but attracts a global audience. Founded by Robert Brunk in 1983, the auctions became well known for their integrity and profes...Read more
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About Auction
LiveMar 13, 2025
Fine art includes four works by Winfred Rembert, Abundant Still Life by Severin Roesen, a portrait by Thomas Sully, a steam and sail ship painting by James Buttersworth, and a character study by Frederic Remington. Additional items include a Mouzon map of North and South Carolina, a collection of miniature boxes by Jonas Weber and the Compass artist, and a Simon Willard tall case clock. Furniture examples include a Peabody family high chest from Boston and a Virginia secretary. Brunk Auctions support@brunkauctions.com
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- Lot Description
grant to Alexander Laughlin, a tract of land containing 120 acres in Washington County, "on the waters of Sinking Creek", signed by Governor Monroe, on vellum with official seal, 12-1/2 x 15-3/4 in.
Provenance: likely descended through Holston Valley (Tennessee/Virginia line) settler families of Laughlin, King, Sharp, and Painter before coming to the present owner; Private Tennessee Collection
Note: We sold a very similar land grant, also signed by James Monroe, as Lot 274 in our July 13, 2023 auction. That document brought a hammer price of $650 and was on pulp, not vellum.
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- Provenance
likely descended through Holston Valley (Tennessee/Virginia line) settler families of Laughlin, King, Sharp, and Painter before coming to the present owner; Private Tennessee Collection
- Shipping Info
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- Condition
good overall, folds, areas of discoloration
