American & Southern | May 30, 2025
Fri, May 30, 2025 10:00AM EDT
Lot 1260
Five Brasstown Carved Wood Animalistic Objects
Estimate: $200 - $400
Sold for
$250
Sold Price excludes BP
Bid Increments
| Price | Bid Increment |
|---|---|
| $0 | $25 |
| $100 | $50 |
| $1,000 | $100 |
| $2,000 | $200 |
| $3,000 | $250 |
| $5,000 | $500 |
| $10,000 | $1,000 |
| $20,000 | $2,000 |
| $50,000 | $5,000 |
| $100,000 | $10,000 |
American, 20th century, two signed at undersides, initials include "HD" and "GRW", largest 15-3/4 x 14 x 1-3/4 in.
Provenance: Private Collection, Asheville, North Carolina
Note: According to consignor notes, HD may be the signature of Hazel Dockery. The purse was purchased from Richard Cary, who was a great nephew of folklorist and founder of the John C. Campbell folk school Olive Dame Campbell. Campbell was Cary's mother's sister. The purse was possibly made by Cary's mother June Cary, who was in Brasstown just before World War II and again in the 1950s.
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Private Collection, Asheville, North Carolina
good overall condition, some scattered scratching and abrasion; purse with some fraying and loose stitching 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.
