Collection of Ambassador Bonnie McElveen-Hunter | April 10, 2024 by Brunk Auctions

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Collection of Ambassador Bonnie McElveen-Hunter | April 10, 2024

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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.

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Pair of Royal Worcester Porcelain Lidded Fruit Urns

Lot 1

Pair of Royal Worcester Porcelain Lidded Fruit Urns

Estimate

$2,000 - $3,000

6 Bids

Sold for

$3,250

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Georgian Conch Shell Inlaid Decanter Case

Lot 2

Georgian Conch Shell Inlaid Decanter Case

Estimate

$600 - $900

8 Bids

Sold for

$850

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Large Carved Pine Spread Wing Eagle

Lot 3

Large Carved Pine Spread Wing Eagle

Estimate

$1,500 - $2,500

6 Bids

Sold for

$4,500

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British George III Mahogany Console Table

Lot 4

British George III Mahogany Console Table

Estimate

$300 - $500

5 Bids

Sold for

$350

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Pair of George III Style Paint Decorated Knife Urns

Lot 5

Pair of George III Style Paint Decorated Knife Urns

Estimate

$1,500 - $2,500

2 Bids

Sold for

$850

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British Porcelain Dessert Service, Possibly Samuel Alcock

Lot 6

British Porcelain Dessert Service, Possibly Samuel Alcock

Estimate

$2,000 - $3,000

7 Bids

Sold for

$1,600

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British George III Mahogany Secretary Bookcase

Lot 7

British George III Mahogany Secretary Bookcase

Estimate

$1,000 - $1,500

2 Bids

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$650

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George III Inlaid Mahogany Chest of Drawers

Lot 8

George III Inlaid Mahogany Chest of Drawers

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$400 - $600

8 Bids

Sold for

$650

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George III Inlaid Oak Bookcase

Lot 9

George III Inlaid Oak Bookcase

Estimate

$1,000 - $1,500

3 Bids

Sold for

$500

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Pair Gilt Decorated Porcelain Export Style Pistol Handle Urn Form Lamps

Lot 10

Pair Gilt Decorated Porcelain Export Style Pistol Handle Urn Form Lamps

Estimate

$400 - $600

10 Bids

Sold for

$650

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British Regency Rosewood Writing Table

Lot 11

British Regency Rosewood Writing Table

Estimate

$1,500 - $2,500

17 Bids

Sold for

$2,000

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George III Mahogany Chest on Chest

Lot 12

George III Mahogany Chest on Chest

Estimate

$1,000 - $2,000

6 Bids

Sold for

$650

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George III Mahogany Bowfront Chest of Drawers

Lot 13

George III Mahogany Bowfront Chest of Drawers

Estimate

$300 - $500

7 Bids

Sold for

$650

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British George III Inlaid Mahogany Demilune Card Table

Lot 14

British George III Inlaid Mahogany Demilune Card Table

Estimate

$300 - $500

3 Bids

Sold for

$250

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Chinese Chippendale Style Carved Giltwood Mirror

Lot 15

Chinese Chippendale Style Carved Giltwood Mirror

Estimate

$3,000 - $5,000

23 Bids

Sold for

$14,000

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Chinese Chippendale Style Upholstered Mahogany Armchair

Lot 16

Chinese Chippendale Style Upholstered Mahogany Armchair

Estimate

$300 - $500

1 Bid

Sold for

$150

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Pair of Chinese Giltwood Chippendale Style Mirrors

Lot 17

Pair of Chinese Giltwood Chippendale Style Mirrors

Estimate

$800 - $1,200

14 Bids

Sold for

$2,200

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British George III Mahogany Diminutive Sideboard

Lot 18

British George III Mahogany Diminutive Sideboard

Estimate

$800 - $1,200

12 Bids

Sold for

$950

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British William and Mary Marquetry Inlaid Oak Chest of Drawers

Lot 19

British William and Mary Marquetry Inlaid Oak Chest of Drawers

Estimate

$500 - $700

15 Bids

Sold for

$900

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Regency Style Gilt Lacquered Tray on Stand

Lot 20

Regency Style Gilt Lacquered Tray on Stand

Estimate

$300 - $500

11 Bids

Sold for

$550

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Regency Style Carved and Parcel Gilt Mahogany Planter

Lot 21

Regency Style Carved and Parcel Gilt Mahogany Planter

Estimate

$300 - $500

7 Bids

Sold for

$400

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Pair of Large Tole Painted Armorial Buckets

Lot 22

Pair of Large Tole Painted Armorial Buckets

Estimate

$400 - $600

9 Bids

Sold for

$700

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British Painted Drum Table Base with Glass Top

Lot 23

British Painted Drum Table Base with Glass Top

Estimate

$300 - $500

10 Bids

Sold for

$650

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A William and Mary Japanned High Chest

Lot 24

A William and Mary Japanned High Chest

Estimate

$2,000 - $3,000

15 Bids

Sold for

$2,800

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Three Sarcophagus Form Tea Caddies

Lot 25

Three Sarcophagus Form Tea Caddies

Estimate

$300 - $500

12 Bids

Sold for

$650

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Pair of Brass and Crystal Hurricane Girandoles

Lot 26

Pair of Brass and Crystal Hurricane Girandoles

Estimate

$300 - $500

3 Bids

Sold for

$300

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British Victorian Burlwood Sewing Table

Lot 27

British Victorian Burlwood Sewing Table

Estimate

$400 - $600

4 Bids

Sold for

$350

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Georgian Style Tufted Leather and Mahogany Easy Chair

Lot 28

Georgian Style Tufted Leather and Mahogany Easy Chair

Estimate

$300 - $500

13 Bids

Sold for

$800

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British George III Style Mahogany Chest of Drawers

Lot 29

British George III Style Mahogany Chest of Drawers

Estimate

$300 - $500

9 Bids

Sold for

$500

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George III Style Painted Camel Back Settee

Lot 30

George III Style Painted Camel Back Settee

Estimate

$600 - $900

5 Bids

Sold for

$400

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British Regency Style Bronze Mounted, Parcel Paint and Mahogany Drum Table

Lot 31

British Regency Style Bronze Mounted, Parcel Paint and Mahogany Drum Table

Estimate

$500 - $700

5 Bids

Sold for

$500

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Decorative Black and Gilt Decorative Hanging Corner Shelf

Lot 32

Decorative Black and Gilt Decorative Hanging Corner Shelf

Estimate

$400 - $600

1 Bid

Sold for

$200

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British Regency Style Mahogany Breakfront Book Shelf

Lot 33

British Regency Style Mahogany Breakfront Book Shelf

Estimate

$600 - $900

27 Bids

Sold for

$2,400

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Pair of Regency Style Walnut Armchairs

Lot 34

Pair of Regency Style Walnut Armchairs

Estimate

$300 - $500

8 Bids

Sold for

$400

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Regency Style Black Lacquer and Parcel Gilt Chinoiserie Center Table

Lot 35

Regency Style Black Lacquer and Parcel Gilt Chinoiserie Center Table

Estimate

$500 - $700

1 Bid

Sold for

$250

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Pair of Georgian Style Linen Upholstered Club Chairs

Lot 36

Pair of Georgian Style Linen Upholstered Club Chairs

Estimate

$500 - $700

3 Bids

Sold for

$1,500

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Two Framed Wedgwood Green Jasperware Plaques

Lot 37

Two Framed Wedgwood Green Jasperware Plaques

Estimate

$100 - $300

9 Bids

Sold for

$1,600

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Pair of Regency Style Painted and Gilt Plant Stands

Lot 38

Pair of Regency Style Painted and Gilt Plant Stands

Estimate

$300 - $500

20 Bids

Sold for

$1,900

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Pair of Gilt Metal and Crystal Mirrored Wall Sconces

Lot 39

Pair of Gilt Metal and Crystal Mirrored Wall Sconces

Estimate

$300 - $500

3 Bids

Sold for

$1,600

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Pair of George III Style Mahogany and Giltwood Mirrors

Lot 40

Pair of George III Style Mahogany and Giltwood Mirrors

Estimate

$800 - $1,200

21 Bids

Sold for

$2,000

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Regency Style Mahogany Two Pedestal Dining Table

Lot 41

Regency Style Mahogany Two Pedestal Dining Table

Estimate

$1,000 - $2,000

25 Bids

Sold for

$5,500

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Pair of Carved and Painted Decorative Architectural Panels

Lot 42

Pair of Carved and Painted Decorative Architectural Panels

Estimate

$600 - $900

16 Bids

Sold for

$1,100

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Pair of Carved Giltwood Eagle Wall Sconces

Lot 43

Pair of Carved Giltwood Eagle Wall Sconces

Estimate

$500 - $700

5 Bids

Sold for

$550

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Two British Black and Gilt Lacquered Trays on Stands

Lot 44

Two British Black and Gilt Lacquered Trays on Stands

Estimate

$400 - $600

16 Bids

Sold for

$1,500

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British Mahogany and Oak Tall Case Clock

Lot 45

British Mahogany and Oak Tall Case Clock

Estimate

$400 - $600

5 Bids

Sold for

$500

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Pair of Jacobean Style Bronze Mounted Walnut Armchairs

Lot 46

Pair of Jacobean Style Bronze Mounted Walnut Armchairs

Estimate

$400 - $600

5 Bids

Sold for

$350

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Regency Style Mahogany and Parcel Gilt Plant Stand

Lot 47

Regency Style Mahogany and Parcel Gilt Plant Stand

Estimate

$300 - $500

4 Bids

Sold for

$800

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Chinese Export Black Lacquer and Parcel Gilt Ladies Secretary

Lot 48

Chinese Export Black Lacquer and Parcel Gilt Ladies Secretary

Estimate

$1,000 - $1,500

3 Bids

Sold for

$700

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