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Asian Art Featuring The William Arnett Collection | June 25, 2026

Thu, Jun 25, 2026 10:00AM EDT
  2026-06-25 10:00:00 2026-06-25 10:00:00 America/New_York Brunk Auctions Brunk Auctions : Asian Art Featuring The William Arnett Collection | June 25, 2026 https://live.brunkauctions.com/auctions/brunk/asian-art-featuring-the-william-arnett-collection-june-25-2026-22162
Art from the collection of the late William Arnett, Atlanta, Georgia, now held by the Tinwood Foundation. A visionary collector and founder of Souls Grown Deep, this grouping represents his early midcentury travels and interest in objects from China, Thailand and Southeast Asia. 200+ carved jades, porcelains, 100+ bronze and wooden Buddhas ( eight life sized), and stone carvings. Proceeds support the work of the Tinwood Foundation. Along with curated items from other consignors, including Chinese paintings, Chinese doors, and fine snuff bottles.
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Lot 1190

Framed Chinese Silk Needlework Fragment of Mythical Beast

Estimate: $300 - $500
Starting Bid
$150

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metallic and silk thread on silk with metal and glass beads, sight 30-3/4 x 36 in.; wood frame, 32-7/8 x 38-1/8 x 3/4 in.

Provenance: The Collection of William S. Arnett, Atlanta, Georgia; sold to benefit Tinwood Foundation

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The Collection of William S. Arnett, Atlanta, Georgia; sold to benefit Tinwood Foundation

not examined out of frame, losses to silk fabric throughout, areas of pest damage to silk and to paper backing, picked and pulled threads throughout, tarnishing to some areas of metallic thread and metal beads, metal bead at one eye slightly warped, the other eye likely replaced, a few beads missing/partially missing, bleeding along bottom border; wood frame with some scratches and abrasions 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.