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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
LiveApr 10, 2024
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. Brunk Auctions support@brunkauctions.com
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- Lot Description
mid 19th century, in the Regency taste, shaped top with removable checkerboard insert and backgammon interior, baluster support with foliate decoration, tripod base with figural dragon's head legs, old Sotheby's sticker on underside, includes glass cover, 30 x 35 x 27 in.
Provenance: Per consignor notes, Sotheby's, New York, September 17, 2001, lot 435; Property from the Collection of Ambassador Bonnie McElveen-Hunter
Condition
structurally sound, removable top rests somewhat unevenly on base, top with scattered surface losses and shrinkages throughout, painted retouches throughout, base with scattered small losses and thin cracks, other wear as expected with age and use
- Provenance
Per consignor notes, Sotheby's, New York, September 17, 2001, lot 435; Property from the Collection of Ambassador Bonnie McElveen-Hunter
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