Original surface and vibrant color define Bert Parsons’ well-documented collection, assembled over decades. Highlights include a Stirewalt miniature painted blanket chest, an 1823 dated Prussian blue blanket chest made in Albemarle, Stanly County, NC, with family history, an early Virginia documented painted apothecary cabinet, and a New England Fancy red-painted Windsor bench, as well as metalwork, pottery, Staffordshire, paintings, and six objects from the landmark 2004 “American Fancy” exhibition.
Rare and masterful forms are the hallmark of the collection, offering bidders the chance to own the very best. Key lots include a Federal painted worktable, a Newport, RI, Chippendale drop leaf table attributed to John Townsend, a matching Massachusetts Queen Anne high chest and dressing table, a pair of labeled 1803 Federal eglomise mirrors, important pottery by John Bell and Henry Adam, two exceptional nests of early Nantucket baskets, portraits by Maentel, St. Memin, and Boudon, among others.
Art from the collection of the late William Arnett, Atlanta, Georgia, now held by the Tinwood Foundation. A visionary collector and founder of Souls Grown Deep, this grouping represents his early midcentury travels and interest in objects from China, Thailand and Southeast Asia. 200+ carved jades, porcelains, 100+ bronze and wooden Buddhas ( eight life sized), and stone carvings. Proceeds support the work of the Tinwood Foundation. Along with curated items from other consignors, including Chinese paintings, Chinese doors, and fine snuff bottles.
Brunk Auctions is delighted to present the Collection of Joe Matthews and John Shank, Shepherdstown, West Virginia. Featuring more than 400 lots of fine art, furniture, silver, porcelain, lighting, Chinese and Chinese Export works of art, carpets and garden statuary, and much more.
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