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Collection of Elbert H. Parsons, Jr., Huntsville, Alabama | June 23, 2026

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Original surface and vibrant color define Bert Parsons’ well-documented collection, assembled over decades. Highlights include a Stirewalt miniature painted blanket chest, an 1823 dated Prussian blue blanket chest made in Albemarle, Stanly County, NC, with family history, an early Virginia documented painted apothecary cabinet, and a New England Fancy red-painted Windsor bench, as well as metalwork, pottery, Staffordshire, paintings, and six objects from the landmark 2004 “American Fancy” exhibition. Brunk Auctions support@brunkauctions.com
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Pair of Charleston Federal Carved and Inlaid Mahogany Side Chairs, Leroy Graves Upholstery
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Pair of Charleston Federal Carved and Inlaid Mahogany Side Chairs, Leroy Graves Upholstery

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South Carolina, 1790-1805, finely carved urn and drapery backs, tapered legs with bellflower and string inlay, later black horsehair noninvasive removable upholstery, ash secondary wood, 36 x 21-1/2 x 20 in., seat height 17-3/4 in.

Provenance: Sumpter Priddy, Alexandria, Virginia, January 1997 (accompanied by copy of receipt for $7,150); From the Collection of Elbert H. Parsons, Jr., Huntsville, Alabama

Note: The design for the back splats are modeled after plate XXXVI (No. 1) in Thomas Sheraton’s, The Cabinetmaker and Upholsterer's Drawing Book, (London, 1793). The form was called a "square back chair" in period references.

For related examples, see an armchair in the collection of MESDA (acc. 4200), and a pair of side chairs owned by Mount Pleasant; all are published in B. Rauschenberg and J. Bivins, Jr, The Furniture of Charleston 1680-1820, vol. II, 2003, p. 762-766, figs. Nch-11, Nch-11e and Nch-12.

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Sumpter Priddy, Alexandria, Virginia, January 1997 (accompanied by copy of receipt for $7,150); From the Collection of Elbert H. Parsons, Jr., Huntsville, Alabama

reupholstered by Leroy Graves March 1998 (accompanied by receipt) and conserved by James Horne June 1998 (accompanied by receipt)； typical wear to old surface with scuffs concentrated to feet, infill to rear seat rails, later corner blocks and copper sheets to bottom of seats, one chair with minor flaked loss to edge of splat, white stain to seat, proper left rear foot with 1-1/2 in. spliced repair 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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