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Historic Iris Court Sale | May 28, 2025

Wed, May 28, 2025 10:00AM EDT
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Our May 28th auction features the finest names in American furniture, paintings, and decorative arts, from Duncan Phyfe and Michael Allison to Thomas Moran and Albert Bierstadt. The lots on offer are a single owner collection of museum quality New York, Boston, Philadelphia, and Baltimore furniture, important Hudson River School paintings, and the finest examples of complementary decorative arts, all from Iris Court in Moultrie, Georgia. The magnificent 5,200 square foot Greek Revival mansion is an Edward Vason Jones masterwork, and the interiors are among his legendary accomplishments. Brunk Auctions support@brunkauctions.com
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Fine Classical Carved and Figured Mahogany Work Table
Lot 72

Fine Classical Carved and Figured Mahogany Work Table

Estimate: $3,000 - $5,000
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New York, circa 1815, attributed to the school of Duncan Phyfe, poplar secondary, with fitted writing desk interior, carved paw form feet on casters, legs and columns with acanthus motif, 31-1/4 x 25-1/4 x 15 in.

Provenance: From descent in the Cooley Family, Hartford, Connecticut; Virginia F. White Interiors, Atlanta, Georgia, February 1986 (accompanied by copy of receipt for $25,000); The Furnishings from Historic Iris Court: An Important Edward Vason Jones Interior

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From descent in the Cooley Family, Hartford, Connecticut; Virginia F. White Interiors, Atlanta, Georgia, February 1986 (accompanied by copy of receipt for $25,000); The Furnishings from Historic Iris Court: An Important Edward Vason Jones Interior

writing baize and brasses replaced, proper left front leg reattached to base with slight vertical patch to base frieze, 1 in. patch to base molding, minor patches at hinges Note - Brunk Auctions makes every effort to offer accurate and thorough information, but encourages prospective bidders to inspect items in person whenever possible. Condition statements are provided as a courtesy for general guidance and should not be considered complete or definitive. They do not represent a warranty or assumption of liability by Brunk Auctions. Certain condition issues may not be specifically noted in the report but may be visible in the accompanying photographs, which are considered part of the overall condition report. Please refer to our Terms of Sale for complete information and contact us for additional photos or information as needed.

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