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American & Southern Featuring Jefferson Foundation Deaccessions | May 20, 2026

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Charles Willson Peale’s exceptional portrait of Col. Nicholas Rogers, landscapes by JF Kensett, JF Cropsey, Wolf Kahn and William Bradford lead American fine art offerings. Southern paintings represented by MH Weeden, Alfred Hair, Hattie Brunner, WH Stevens and WI Anderson. MESDA-documented furniture, a Dunlap family chest on chest, deaccessions from the Thomas Jefferson Foundation and the VMFA, a Tiffany Studios Daffodil table lamp, several sterling flatware services, George Ohr and Outsider art.
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Lot 82

Fine New England Queen Anne Red Stained Figured Maple Chest of Drawers

Estimate: $3,000 - $5,000
Starting Bid
$1,500

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$100 $50
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$3,000 $250
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$10,000 $1,000
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$50,000 $5,000
$100,000 $10,000

probably Rhode Island, circa 1760, figured maple and rich dark early possibly original dry surface throughout, dovetailed drawers with chestnut secondary, original straight bracket feet, probably original brasses, 41-1/4 x 37-1/2 x 18-1/4 in.

Provenance: Sotheby's Important Americana, 18 January 2002, lot 353 (accompanied by copy of original invoice, purchase price $26,000); Ted and Betty Stvan Collection; Brunk Auctions, November 16, 2013, Lot 467; Private Collection, North Carolina

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Sotheby's Important Americana, 18 January 2002, lot 353 (accompanied by copy of original invoice, purchase price $26,000); Ted and Betty Stvan Collection; Brunk Auctions, November 16, 2013, Lot 467; Private Collection, North Carolina

excellent original condition with scattered surface wear and flaws, minor bumps to top molding, original feet and most blocking, 1 in. patch to one foot facing, two other feet with minor breaks and repairs 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.