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Historic Iris Court Sale | May 28, 2025

Wed, May 28, 2025 10:00AM EDT
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Our May 28th auction features the finest names in American furniture, paintings and decorative arts, from Duncan Phyfe and Michael Allison to Thomas Moran and Albert Bierstadt. The lots on offer are a single owner collection of museum quality New York, Boston, Philadelphia and Baltimore furniture, important Hudson River School paintings, and the finest examples of complimentary decorative arts, all from Iris Court in Moultrie, Georgia. The magnificent 5,200 square foot Greek Revival mansion is an Edward Vason Jones masterwork, and the interiors are among his legendary accomplishments. Brunk Auctions support@brunkauctions.com
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Severin Roesen
Lot 40

Severin Roesen

Estimate: $28,000 - $48,000
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(German/America, c. 1815-1871)

Nature's Bounty, signed lower right "Roesen", originally stamped verso "Nature's Bounty", oil on canvas, 30-1/2 x 41 in.; fine reproduction gilt wood frame, 37-3/4 x 47 in.

Provenance: Virginia F. White Interiors, Atlanta, Georgia, July 7, 1984, (lot is accompanied by a receipt for $32,400); The Furnishings from Historic Iris Court: An Important Edward Vason Jones Interior

Note: According to Judith O'Toole, the renowned expert on Severin Roesen,

      "This painting is a prime example of Roesen’s work showing a bountiful selection of fruits arranged on two marble tiers and including his signature in the form of a grape tendril."

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Virginia F. White Interiors, Atlanta, Georgia, July 7, 1984, (lot is accompanied by a receipt for $32,400); The Furnishings from Historic Iris Court: An Important Edward Vason Jones Interior

wax lined, areas of retouch; frame with minimal wear 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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