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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May 9, 2024
Mason County, 1790-1815, rectangular top with banded edge, chamfered fluted stiles, two short drawers over four graduated long drawers, arched base raised on cabriole legs, poplar secondary, 48 x 41 x 21 in.
For more on this rare group of Kentucky chests, see Ramsey and Wachs, The Tuttle Muddle: An Investigation of a Kentucky Case-on-Frame Furniture Group.
Provenance: The Friends of Colonial Williamsburg Collections Fund; Property Deaccessioned by the Colonial Williamsburg Foundation, Williamsburg, Virginia; all proceeds to benefit the Collections Acquisitions Fund
structurally sound and in generally good overall condition, top with minor cracks and gouge marks, two drawers lacking locks, brasses appear to be original, minor repairs to drawer interiors, returns with shrinkage cracks, one foot partially ended out, two feet with toe repairs, other general wear and imperfections from age and use
The Friends of Colonial Williamsburg Collections Fund; Property Deaccessioned by the Colonial Williamsburg Foundation, Williamsburg, Virginia; all proceeds to benefit the Collections Acquisitions Fund
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.
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