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A recently discovered group of works by artist Thomas Laughlin, with family historical items dating to the early to mid 20th century. A lifetime Southern Gentleman’s collection of cabinet miniatures and curiosities. Old Master paintings and drawings from two private Southern collections. Over 50 silver lots—Georgian, William IV, Continental, and American. A diverse selection of Continental, British, and American furniture, Louis XV–XVII style, two sets of Biedermeier chairs, Queen Anne and Georgian pieces, an early Southern poplar chest of drawers, and a classical scroll arm sofa. Brunk Auctions support@brunkauctions.com
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Group of Wade Martin Carvings, Correspondence, Coloring Book, Scrapbook
Lot 530

Group of Wade Martin Carvings, Correspondence, Coloring Book, Scrapbook

Estimate: $100 - $300
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Wade Martin half carved figure of man in coveralls, incised on base "WHM" with "99" in blue ink, with correspondence to Bill Henry, The Itinerant Whittler, in Oak Ridge, Tennessee, regarding the half carved figure Mr. Henry was supposed to finish, 7 in. tall; carved Wade Martin letter opener of bearded man, signed in ink "WHM" and "9-18-16", 8 in.; Wade Martin coloring book with Hymns and Bible Verses and scenes of his carvings, 11 x 8-1/2 in.; Spiral Bound Swannanoa's Woodcarving Mountaineer book containing various articles, songs, writings, and pictured examples of his carvings, various other ads and writeups dealing with Wade Martin, 11 x 8-1/2 in.; another correspondence to Mr. Henry from "Edsels Brother, Wade H. Martin, The Poor Swannanoa Woodcarver, RETD." with a picture of a carved fiddler entitled "JEST FIDDLIN' ROUND", 6 x 6 in.; other loose photocopies pertaining to Wade Martin, comes with original shipping box from Wade Martin and business card

Provenance: Private Collection

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