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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Two Louis XVI Style Bronze Mounted and Marquetry Work Tables

Lot 101

Two Louis XVI Style Bronze Mounted and Marquetry Work Tables

Estimate

$400 - $600

6 Bids

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$550

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Pair of French Empire Style Column Form Lamps

Lot 102

Pair of French Empire Style Column Form Lamps

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$200 - $400

10 Bids

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$450

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Pair of Continental Watercolors, Courting Scenes

Lot 103

Pair of Continental Watercolors, Courting Scenes

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$800 - $1,200

1 Bid

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$400

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Richard Park Carved Marble Plaque

Lot 104

Richard Park Carved Marble Plaque

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$1,000 - $1,500

3 Bids

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$2,800

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Russian Neoclassical Walnut and Marquetry Cylinder Desk

Lot 105

Russian Neoclassical Walnut and Marquetry Cylinder Desk

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$3,000 - $5,000

15 Bids

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$3,750

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Three Brass and Tole Bouillotte Lamps

Lot 106

Three Brass and Tole Bouillotte Lamps

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$400 - $600

23 Bids

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$2,400

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Continental Carved Wood and Faience Wall Clock

Lot 107

Continental Carved Wood and Faience Wall Clock

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$600 - $900

4 Bids

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$700

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Continental Carved and Painted Wall Sconce

Lot 108

Continental Carved and Painted Wall Sconce

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$400 - $600

5 Bids

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$300

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Two Gilt Decorated Porcelain Urns Mounted as Lamps

Lot 109

Two Gilt Decorated Porcelain Urns Mounted as Lamps

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$200 - $400

6 Bids

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$1,000

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Pair of Continental Rococo Style Giltwood Girandole Mirrors

Lot 110

Pair of Continental Rococo Style Giltwood Girandole Mirrors

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$1,200 - $1,800

3 Bids

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$600

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Swedish Neoclassical Bronze Mounted Rosewood and Marquetry Chest of Drawers

Lot 111

Swedish Neoclassical Bronze Mounted Rosewood and Marquetry Chest of Drawers

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$1,200 - $1,800

5 Bids

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$750

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Pair of Continental Rococo Black Painted and Parcel Gilt Side Chairs

Lot 112

Pair of Continental Rococo Black Painted and Parcel Gilt Side Chairs

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$500 - $700

3 Bids

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$300

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Continental Giltwood Mirrored Wall Sconce

Lot 113

Continental Giltwood Mirrored Wall Sconce

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$500 - $700

1 Bid

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$250

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Continental Neoclassical Style Painted and Reverse Painted Glass Inset Side Table

Lot 114

Continental Neoclassical Style Painted and Reverse Painted Glass Inset Side Table

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$200 - $300

4 Bids

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$300

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Carved Wood Pineapple Form Lamp

Lot 115

Carved Wood Pineapple Form Lamp

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$300 - $500

5 Bids

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$350

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Two Brass and Tole Bouillotte Lamps

Lot 116

Two Brass and Tole Bouillotte Lamps

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$400 - $600

14 Bids

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$850

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Continental Fruitwood Console Table

Lot 117

Continental Fruitwood Console Table

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$400 - $600

7 Bids

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$500

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Pair of Porcelain Barrel Form Vases Mounted as Lamps

Lot 118

Pair of Porcelain Barrel Form Vases Mounted as Lamps

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$200 - $400

7 Bids

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$1,900

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Oscar Bach Style Patinated and Gilt Metal Console Table

Lot 119

Oscar Bach Style Patinated and Gilt Metal Console Table

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$300 - $500

5 Bids

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$250

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Continental Louis XVI Style Painted Table

Lot 120

Continental Louis XVI Style Painted Table

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$300 - $500

1 Bid

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$150

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Pair of Painted and Giltwood Wall Sconces

Lot 121

Pair of Painted and Giltwood Wall Sconces

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$500 - $700

9 Bids

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$700

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Pair of Neoclassical Style Gilt Bronze Mirrors

Lot 122

Pair of Neoclassical Style Gilt Bronze Mirrors

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$2,000 - $4,000

14 Bids

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$6,000

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Three Gilt Bronze and Marble Figural Lamps

Lot 123

Three Gilt Bronze and Marble Figural Lamps

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$400 - $600

4 Bids

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$250

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Pair of Carved Giltwood Wall Brackets

Lot 124

Pair of Carved Giltwood Wall Brackets

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$200 - $400

11 Bids

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$500

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Pair of Hollywood Regency Style Black Lacquer Swan Armchairs

Lot 125

Pair of Hollywood Regency Style Black Lacquer Swan Armchairs

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$300 - $500

3 Bids

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$250

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Pair of Brass Bouillotte Lamps

Lot 126

Pair of Brass Bouillotte Lamps

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$200 - $400

21 Bids

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$1,500

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Large Louis XV Style Painted and Giltwood Mirror

Lot 127

Large Louis XV Style Painted and Giltwood Mirror

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$400 - $600

1 Bid

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$200

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Set of Four Continental Neoclassical Style White Lacquered Armchairs

Lot 128

Set of Four Continental Neoclassical Style White Lacquered Armchairs

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$400 - $600

2 Bids

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$300

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Continental Neoclassical Style Parquetry Gueridon

Lot 129

Continental Neoclassical Style Parquetry Gueridon

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$200 - $300

15 Bids

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$850

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Hollywood Regency Style Upholstered Pouffe

Lot 130

Hollywood Regency Style Upholstered Pouffe

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$300 - $500

5 Bids

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$450

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Pair Brass Hunting Horn Bouillotte Lamps

Lot 131

Pair Brass Hunting Horn Bouillotte Lamps

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$300 - $500

15 Bids

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$750

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Gilt Wood Carved Flower Bouquet Architectural Element

Lot 132

Gilt Wood Carved Flower Bouquet Architectural Element

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$300 - $500

3 Bids

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$850

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Two Hamadan Runners

Lot 133

Two Hamadan Runners

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$400 - $600

23 Bids

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$2,000

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Contemporary Brass Mounted and Faux Porphyry Campaign Chest

Lot 135

Contemporary Brass Mounted and Faux Porphyry Campaign Chest

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$500 - $700

4 Bids

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$500

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Southern Federal Cherry Sugar Chest

Lot 136

Southern Federal Cherry Sugar Chest

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$2,000 - $3,000

3 Bids

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$2,400

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Friedman Brothers Federal Style Gilt Eagle Wall Mirror

Lot 137

Friedman Brothers Federal Style Gilt Eagle Wall Mirror

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$300 - $500

13 Bids

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$950

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American Chippendale Maple Chest on Chest

Lot 138

American Chippendale Maple Chest on Chest

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$1,500 - $2,500

10 Bids

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$1,200

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Contemporary Gilt Bronze Bamboo Form Side Table

Lot 139

Contemporary Gilt Bronze Bamboo Form Side Table

Estimate

$100 - $200

7 Bids

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$550

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New England Queen Anne Upholstered Walnut Easy Chair with Reproduction Mate

Lot 140

New England Queen Anne Upholstered Walnut Easy Chair with Reproduction Mate

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$1,500 - $2,500

4 Bids

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$900

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Classical Giltwood Bullseye Mirror with Eagle

Lot 141

Classical Giltwood Bullseye Mirror with Eagle

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$800 - $1,200

9 Bids

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$1,400

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American Federal Walnut Cellaret

Lot 142

American Federal Walnut Cellaret

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$800 - $1,200

4 Bids

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$550

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American Federal Style Bullseye Mirror with Eagle

Lot 143

American Federal Style Bullseye Mirror with Eagle

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$300 - $500

7 Bids

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$350

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William and Mary Style Oak Console Table

Lot 145

William and Mary Style Oak Console Table

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$400 - $600

5 Bids

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$1,000

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Contemporary Upholstered Sofa and Two Club Chairs

Lot 147

Contemporary Upholstered Sofa and Two Club Chairs

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$500 - $700

3 Bids

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$650

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White Painted Bamboo Form and Glass Top Table

Lot 148

White Painted Bamboo Form and Glass Top Table

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$200 - $400

5 Bids

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$250

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