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
Two ways to bid:
Price | Bid Increment |
---|---|
$0 | $25 |
$100 | $50 |
$1,000 | $100 |
$2,000 | $200 |
$3,000 | $250 |
$5,000 | $500 |
$10,000 | $1,000 |
$20,000 | $2,000 |
$50,000 | $5,000 |
$100,000 | $10,000 |
Sep 16, 2022
British, probably mid 18th century, upper case with dentil molded cornice over open fretwork frieze, single door with blind fretwork moldings, large distressed mirror pate with carved and gilt surround, lower case with carved moldings and blind fretwork canted corners centering a fitted desk drawer over three long drawers, on bold, ogee bracket feet, rich, dark color, 85-1/2 x 39-1/4 x 22 in.
Provenance: The Important Private Collection of a Rocky Mountain Couple
some losses to open fretwork frieze (some pieces off but present), distressed mirror plate possibly original but not removed for exam, lacking shelves, side cornice moldings extended approximately 2 inches at back, probably original feet and most blocking, patches and repairs at hinges to fallboard for desk, some finish spotting at top of lower case, other scattered restorations and repairs (secondary surfaces with later varnish making clear assessment challenging)
Purchased items will be available for pick up or shipping from our Asheville, North Carolina auction facility within ten business days of the auction will be assessed a storage fee of $5.00 per day, per item. Purchaser agrees that packing and shipping is done at the purchaser's risk and that the purchaser will pay in advance all packing expenses, materials, carrier fees and insurance charges. At our discretion, items will either be packed by an agent such as a packaging store or Brunk Auctions. Please allow two weeks for shipping after payment is received. Shipment of large items is the responsibility of the purchaser. We are happy to provide names of carriers and shippers if a purchaser so requests. Brunk Auctions will have no liability for any loss or damage to shipped items.