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The Collection of Michael Rainey, Beaufort, South Carolina | November 11, 2026

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From the collection of the late Michael Rainey, decorated Marine Corps fighter pilot and antiques dealer: American and British furniture, including miniature furniture; American, British, and Continental fine art including marine and sporting pictures and portrait miniatures; carriage clocks, baskets, boxes and canes; silver and glass articles; aviation collectibles; globes; garden furniture and objects, early LV trunk; military uniforms; 1995 Royal Enfield Bullet motorcycle; ship and car models and the giltwood eagle that graced the entrance of Rainey’s gallery
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Lot 651

Three British School Portraits

Estimate: $800 - $1,200
Current Bid
$400

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(18th/19th century)

Gentleman with Frilled Cravat, unsigned, oil on canvas, 11-7/8 x 10 in.; likely period gilt wood frame, 14-5/8 x 12-3/4 x 1-3/8 in.; Young Man with Striped Shirt, inscribed indistinctly verso, oil on panel, 9-3/4 x 8 in.; wood frame, 13-1/8 x 11-1/8 x 1-3/8 in.; Honorable Charles Trevor, Obituary 1823 age 22", apparently unsigned, titled on frame, pencil and pastel on paper, sight, 9-1/8 x 7-1/4 in.; wood frame, 13-1/4 x 11-3/4 x 1-5/8 in.

Provenance: The Collection of Michael Rainey, Beaufort, South Carolina

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The Collection of Michael Rainey, Beaufort, South Carolina

Gentleman and Young Man with yellowed varnish, Gentleman with original stretcher and canvas, crackle, stretcher marks, Young Man with accretions, surface dirt, small areas of retouch, Charles Trevor not examined out of frame, toning, foxing; frames with wear, abrasions, Gentleman with small losses, Charles Trevor with separations at corners 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.