Brunk Auctions

Brunk Auctions

117 Tunnel Road
Asheville, NC 28805
United States

(828) 254-6846 | support@brunkauctions.com
Based in Asheville, North Carolina, Brunk Auctions has been conducting sales of fine and decorative arts for over 30 years. Auctions are held in our North Carolina sale room but attracts a global audi...Read More
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    Asian Art and Emporium | March 12, 2026

    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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    Jewelry and Luxury Goods | March 11, 2026

    Over 160 lots of fine jewelry starts the auction featuring many radiant diamond rings, vivid emeralds, stunning blue sapphires, and exquisite Tahitian pearls. A 14kt.gold Art Deco ladies mesh purse weighing 131 grams highlights a large selection of gold necklaces and bracelets while designer pieces by Bulgari, Rolex, Cartier, and Tiffany & Co are featured. Luxury goods include Gucci, Dior, Chanel, and Prada women’s handbags as well as an antique Goyard steamer trunk, a large collection of men’s Hermes ties and Hermes scarves from a Florida collection.

    Start: Wed, Mar 11, 2026 EDT
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    Coins & Currency | March 10, 2026

    To the delight of collectors, Brunk Auctions has a lineup of ancient coins to modern releases, with a focus on key-date Morgan Dollars. Two 1893 San Francisco silver dollars, a mint state 1901 Philadelphia, final years for the Carson City Mint, uncirculated, and others. Also not to be missed are shipwreck coins, coins of the Roman Empire, and a generous selection of paper money.

    Start: Tue, Mar 10, 2026 EDT
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    American & Southern | February 26, 2026

    The second day of our auction features an important, recently discovered wedding portrait by Jeremiah Theus; the large 1852 James Bard United States; works by Winfred Rembert, Severin Roesen, Regis Gignoux, Elizabeth Verner; MESDA documented and other important American furniture; fine silver, Southern pottery, a large selection of Staffordshire, folk art, and so much more.

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    Americana featuring the Estate of Jimmy and Rosalynn Carter | February 25, 2026

    We kick off our Semiquincentennial celebration with over 200 personal and presidential items from the Estate of President Jimmy and Rosalynn Carter. Featuring paintings by the President, a rare gold inaugural medal, personal fishing and hunting gear; signed editions from his personal library; dinner and glass ware, ephemera, decorative arts, jewelry worn by the President and Mrs. Carter, and more. Also featured is an extensive collection of presidential signatures; important fine art and jewelry from relatives of George HW Bush; American Furniture, fine and decorative arts, silver, and more.

    Start: Wed, Feb 25, 2026 EST
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    Winter British and Continental Premier Sale | February 24, 2026

    Important paintings including three Rosa Bonheur paintings, J.F. Herring Sr.; sporting art to include Heywood Hardy; impressive collection of Georgian silver from the Godfrey Collection featuring a basket by Wm. Cripps; tribal carpets from Susan Gary Collection, Louisville to include Serapi, Kazak, and Peperdil; Rene Lalique glass; estate of Wm. Sauer, D.C. antiques dealer, sold to benefit the Children's Hospital of the King's Daughters, Norfolk, Virginia.

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    Estate of Joe and Betsy Byerly | January 29, 2026

    A full day of objects from the personal collection of Betsy and Joe Byerly of Greensboro, NC. Founded in 1937 by Joe’s parents, Byerly Antiques became a tradition by focusing on Joe’s passion towards Southern furniture. As a founding member of MESDA in Old Salem, NC, he earned the respect of curators, historians, and collectors who depended on his remarkable expertise. We are honored to bring this collection to the market. Of note are a Swisegood walnut corner cupboard along with five pieces of MESDA documented furniture, Southern furniture, paintings, pottery, and decorative arts objects.

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    Emporium | November 20, 2025

    Select items from different departments round out an exciting year of auctions for our last auction of 2025. Items from the Silver department include Southern examples from Virginia, Charleston, SC, and Maryland, as well as France to include Christofle flatware. Fine jewelry examples include gold, diamonds and Buccellati cufflinks. A wide selection of Persian rugs. Decorative Arts items include Meissen porcelain, Southern pottery, and a pair of cut glass mushroom lamps. Property sold from the collections of the American Folk Art Museum includes early quilts.

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    Holiday Cheer Jewelry, Timepieces, and Luxury Goods | November 19, 2025

    It's time to spread holiday cheer with our stunning selection of ladies' and gentlemen's diamond, gemstone, and gold jewelry, along with exquisite timepieces. We also offer a wonderful range of gently used and like-new designer goods from world-renowned brands, including Rolex, Cartier, Tiffany, Hermès, Chanel, Louis Vuitton, Prada, MAZ, Esti Frederica, Gucci, and many more. There’s something special for everyone!

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    Asian | November 18, 2025

    A vast selection of jadeite and nephrite Chinese carvings from private collections to include a thinly walled censor with signature, mutton fat examples of carved animals, and celadon, many with receipts from reputable dealers from the 1980s. Snuff bottles from an important collection appraised by Robert Hall in 1985. Porcelain includes Qing, oxblood, blue and white, and early Ming. Buddha figures include a gilt bronze example with turquoise inlay. A large selection of Chinese painted furniture, early Chinese bronze and earthenware examples, painted scrolls to include Toshiya Murase.

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    American & Southern | Session II | November 14, 2025

    Rare original drawings by Charles Schulz, creator of the iconic Peanuts comics, featuring the beloved Snoopy, Charlie Brown, and others; works by Wolf Kahn, Gilbert Gaul, Xanthus Smith, Mario Sanchez, and more; important William & Mary, Queen Anne, and Chippendale furniture; silver including Tiffany and other sterling flatware services; vintage firearms including a Rare Confederate Palmetto Armory Model 1841 "Mississippi Rifle", Morse carbines, Colt revolvers, and more; Edgefield pottery, maps, around 70 lots of folk art and outsider art from the Collection of Ann and Ted Oliver, and more.

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    American & Southern | Session I | November 13, 2025

    Our November auction begins with a large group of Staffordshire, Whieldon type, armorial and other Chinese export porcelains; furniture includes New England, Philadelphia and New York rarities, including a Seymour attributed Chippendale Figured mahogany block front desk and Seymour attributed Federal Eagle Inlaid Tambour Desk; pottery includes Staffordshire, Whieldon type,  armorial and other Chinese Export porcelain; Decorative arts include an extensive collection of early lighting, silver, fireplace and other household tools, weathervanes include a full bodied gilt copper eagle, and more.

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    Vander Sande Collection | Session II | November 13, 2025

    Featuring fine and rare Pilgrim century furniture, including an extremely rare Boston Cromwellian upholstered high back chair; works by North Shore cabinetmakers and joiners such as the Mason-Messenger Shop of Boston, Steven Jacques of Newbury, James Symonds of Salem, and Thomas Dennis of Ipswich; two rare 17th century needlework boxes; William & Mary furniture including a part-ebonized chamber table and a japanned Queen Anne high chest; decorative arts including 17th-century ceramics such as Nottingham carved mugs, British Delft, Staffordshire, Westerwald, and a rare Wrotham four handled tyg.

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    British & Continental | November 12, 2025

    Featuring a diverse collection of silver, fine art, furniture, decorative art, and rugs. Compelling fine art includes works by Allan Ramsay, Camille Pissarro, Dutch and Italian Old Master paintings. Silver highlights are an American Sterling Hot Water Kettle and a pair of George III Silver Dish Crosses with marks for Robert Hennell. Decorative Arts will be showcasing two large lots of Baccarat Crystal sets. A 16th/17th Century Augsburg Baroque Marquetry Table Cabinet will be featured among many other staple furniture pieces.

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    The Jerold D. Krouse Collection: Masterpieces from America & Ireland | November 11, 2025

    Presenting the Collection of Jerold D. Krouse of Natchez, Mississippi. With a discerning eye, he assembled an exceptional collection of Irish furniture and silver, as well as American furniture. A lifetime of collecting yielded the finest examples of carved George II and Philadelphia Chippendale, tables, chairs, chest-on-chests, and other furnishings, with a George Wickes tureen, a tea caddy set, and other museum quality silver objects. The common thread throughout the collection is the exquisite furniture echoed by the ornate figural motifs adorning the silver making this collection unique.

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    SCNA Convention Coin & Currency | October 23, 2025

    For the second consecutive year, Brunk Auctions has been selected as the official auctioneer for the South Carolina Numismatic Association's annual convention in Greenville, South Carolina. This auction will be open to 'live' in-the-room bidding as well as online participation. Be sure and register to bid as this auction includes many collector coins, precious metal coins and bars, silver and gold, and currency including a high-denomination note.

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    Our Premier Autumn Auction | Session II | October 22, 2025

    Day two features important porcelain and pottery, pilgrim century furniture and early decorative arts. The Tonneson Collection, New Hampshire, includes Delft, slipware, pilgrim century furniture and more; the Collection of Dr. Richard and Carol Lamb, Kennett Square, Pennsylvania features Delft, and Staffordshire; an Important Atlanta Private Collection offers over thirty eight lots of Staffordshire including two rare Whieldon Type Dovecotes; the Sally and Paul Hawkins Collection of Southern pottery, includes an outstanding signed and dated Dave Drake Jar.

    Start: Wed, Oct 22, 2025 EDT
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    Our Premier Autumn Auction | Session I | October 21, 2025

    The first day of our Premier Auction features a life portrait of George Washington, a Rare Virginia Painted Chest by Johannes Spitler, Massasoit and other weathervanes, Mark Catesby 1754 volumes, works by Catlin, Peale, Gifford, others; jewelry includes 4.8 ct. Marquise Diamond Pendant, Pepsi Rolex GMT and more; 20th century makers include Wifredo Lam, Judy McKie, Picasso, Glenna Goodacre, and Beverly Buchanan; unusual offerings include paleontology specimens and castings; also carpets, quilts, needleworks, Tiffany, Baccarat; items from the Estate of William H. Truettner, and so much more.

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    Fall Modern | Contemporary | Design | October 16, 2025

    Important selections and collections including the Estate of Alice Zimmerman Nashville, Tennessee, with John DeAndrea, Hilo Chen, Amos Ferguson, Red Grooms, up and coming artists | Sunjaya Kencut, Donald Roller Wilson | Gloria Vanderbilt, | A Virginia Collection with Alex Katz, Sol Lewitt, Ellsworth Kelly, Jacob Lawrence, Henry Moore, Jean Dubuffet, Saarinen | Southern, surreal, and sensual.

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    Wine & Spirits | October 15, 2025

    Our Autumn Wine & Spirits Auction will offer a variety of Fine Wine and Rare Spirits, among the selection are premier wines from the Bordeaux and Burgundy regions of France, Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignons, Champagnes, and Ports. The auction will be rounded off with a small selection of aged whiskies and liquors. Some highlights include a 1982 Chateau Petrus, a Louis XIII Rarest Reserve Remy Martin Cognac in Baccarat Bottle, and a case of Case of 1982 Chateau Grand Puy Lacoste, among many others.

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    Emporium Including Sports Memorabilia | September 26, 2025

    Our September Emporium Auction has everything from objets de virtu to the very practical, with silver place settings, paintings, a Shenandoah Valley bookcase, and a visually impressive iridescent archer statue. Also, the collector will find a wide selection of sports cards and signed memorabilia, highlighted by North Carolina alumnus Michael Jordan.

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    Jewelry | September 25, 2025

    Delightful jewelry and timepieces from renowned designers Cartier, Rolex, Tiffany & Co., Krementz, B. Kieselstein-Cord, and Gage, among others. Stunning diamonds and vibrant colored gemstones promise to delight and inspire.

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    American & Southern | September 11, 2025

    Our American and Southern auction features some of the most important names in Southern painting such as Maud Gatewood, Elliott Daingerfield, Winfred Rembert, and Leo Twiggs; also featured is works by William Wegman, Robert Gwathmey, furniture from Historic Iris Court, silver, and more.

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    Important Maryland Private Collection | September 10, 2025

    Assembled over the course of many years by a collector with great taste and great means, the sale features an important oil portrait by John Singer Sargent, painted in Paris in 1880. Other notable American paintings are included in the sale, including Potthast, Sully, Cornoyer, Shattuck, and Gaugengigl. Plus, fine Americana featuring numerous samplers, folk art, portrait miniatures, furniture and other accessories and accoutrements of fine dining and entertaining including fine china, stemware, and silver by notable makers like Herend, Tiffany, Meissen as well as Chinese Export porcelain.

    Start: Wed, Sep 10, 2025 EDT
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