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THBPair of George III Style Paint Decorated Knife Urns
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
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
19th century, each urn form box with sliding top on square dowel over fitted interior with numerous slots for housing knives, barber pole inlay, acorn finials, 28 x 8 x 8 in. at base
Provenance: Sotheby's, 2007 (old tags and shipping receipt); Property from the Collection of Ambassador Bonnie McElveen-Hunter
Condition
surface dirt, accretion, and abrasions, numerous cracks, small chips, separations, and losses throughout, scattered areas of lifting and losses to veneers; one with veneer patch at base; one with several cracks and losses to rim
- Provenance
Sotheby's, 2007 (old tags and shipping receipt); Property from the Collection of Ambassador Bonnie McElveen-Hunter
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