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Asheville, NC 28802
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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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Jun 17, 2021
Qing dynasty, calligraphic inscription and seals lower left, large red seal at top, probably depicting an empress as the bodhisattva Guanyin, ink and gouache on paper, image 51-1/4 x 24-7/8 in.; scroll lined with cream fabric brocade, floral motif, ebonized wood handle, overall including handle 113-1/2 x 36 in.; housed in wood case, 3-1/2 x 36-3/4 x 3-5/8 in.
Provenance: Collection of U.S. Military Officer Stationed in Asia during the 1940s and 1950s; by descent in family
some creasing and warping to paper, some toning and light staining throughout; fabric with some light wear and staining, some minor areas of shattering/fraying; case with surface dirt layer and accretion, some scratches, bumps, chips, and losses, old tape residue to top and sides
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