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THBPair of Louis XVI Carved Giltwood Fauteuils
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
French, late 18th century, beaded crest rail with foliate finials, stop fluted stiles, scrolled arms with ribbon molded uprights, beaded and ribbon molded seat rail, floral blocked tapered and fluted legs, toupee feet, custom silk upholstery, 38-1/2 x 24-1/2 x 22 in.
Provenance: Property from the Collection of Ambassador Bonnie McElveen-Hunter
Condition
both chairs structurally sound, gilt surface is a mix of original and later gilt with losses throughout and small areas of painted infill, chair backs with old upholstery tack holes in frame exterior, underside of seat rail with many upholstery tack holes and losses from upholstery removal, some seat rail repairs evident from underside, one chair with old webbing that is actively dry rotting over old springs, other chair with recent plank board at seat under upholstery, scattered surface losses and other general wear expected with age and use, upholstery in good overall condition with small discolorations
- Provenance
Property from the Collection of Ambassador Bonnie McElveen-Hunter
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