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American & Southern | May 30, 2025

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The month of May ends with our Premier Auction of American furniture, paintings, and decorative arts. Important artists include A.T. Bricher, Worthington Whittredge, Winfred Rembert, Andrew Melrose, Gunnar Widforss, and others. Of Southern interest is a museum exhibited W. A. Walker, a double sided panel by Key West folk artist Mario Sanchez, two works by Alice Ravenel Huger Smith, Southern pottery from the Ackland Art Museum, and more. A Connecticut Queen Ann bonnet top high chest, Tiffany, Arts & Crafts and mixed metal silver, weathervanes, and many other categories round out the sale.
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Lot 1007

Two Tiffany Studios Bronze Chinese Desk Items with Laurel Wreath Marble Blotter

Estimate: $500 - $700
Starting Bid
$250

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$100,000 $10,000

American, late 19th/early 20th century, Chinese stamp box and inkwell with Tiffany Studios mark, larger 4-1/2 x 6-3/8 x 6-3/8 in.; ink blotter 3-3/4 x 5-3/8 x 3 in.

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Unmarked ink blotter sold as Tiffany Studios, Heritage Auctions, Dallas, Texas, November 15, 2018, sale 5383, lot 79321; Chinese inkwell, Heritage Auctions, Dallas, Texas, November 15, 2018, sale 5383, lot 79321; Chinese stamp box, Heritage Auctions, Dallas, Texas, October 10, 2019, sale 241941, lot 23005

Chinese pattern pieces with fine old patina, some areas of spotting and verdigris, some wear to edges; inkwell with ink residue to interior and to fitted glass insert; blotter with some scratches to marble and wood, some dust to bronze handle 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.