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Asian Art and Emporium | March 12, 2026

Thu, Mar 12, 2026 10:00AM EDT
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The day starts with 180+ lots of Asian arts to include items descended in the family of Anson Burlingame, a 19th century diplomat to China, a lifetime collection of snuff bottles of jade, stone, and porcelain, and carved stone seals, and a family collection of early underglaze blue and Qing porcelains from estate of Wm. Sauer, D.C., sold to benefit the Children's Hospital of the King's Daughters, Norfolk, Virginia. The auction ends with 250+ lots of American and British paintings, folk art, and furniture, Southern pottery, sterling silver, and Steiff animals, which includes a 6 ft. camel.
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Lot 1284

Ten Assorted Titles of Humor, History, and Miscellany

Estimate: $50 - $100
Current Bid
$25

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$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

1936-1961, including: The Iron Gate of Jack and Charlie's "21", 1936, Mon Album des Profondeurs by Gilbert Doucan, 1954, Blood on the Dining-Room Floor by Gertrude Stein, Banyan Press, 1948, Stoned Like a Statue by Howard Kandel and Don Safran, 1961, A Pictorial History of Burlesque, by Bernard Sobel, 1956, and War Department field manuals 21-10 Military Sanitation and First Aid, 1940, and 5-10 Communications, Construction, and Utilities, 1940, largest 9-1/4 x 12-3/8 x 3/4 in.

Provenance: Michael L. Laughlin Estate, Aiken, South Carolina

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Michael L. Laughlin Estate, Aiken, South Carolina

wear to extremities, some bindings cracked/shaken, corners bumped, some titles with toning, staining, creasing, and losses, text blocks are overall mostly clean and tight; Pictorial History of Burlesque with losses and creasing to jacket; Communications, Construction, and Utilities with previous owner's name inked to front wrap, several fold out maps, some with insect damage 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.