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AEDConnecticut Chippendale Cherry Bookcase on Desk
About Seller
117 Tunnel Road
Asheville, NC 28805
United States
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 audience. Founded by Robert Brunk in 1983, the auctions became well known for their integrity and profes...Read more
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About Auction
LiveNov 11, 2026
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 Brunk Auctions support@brunkauctions.com
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- Lot Description
18th century, broken arch pediment with flame finial, carved and projecting shell centering crest, two doors with four fluted pilasters, finely fitted interiors to top and base sections including fan carved prospect door, four graduated drawers with original batwing brasses, apron centered by fan carved tablet drop, shaped bracket feet, later inscribed to writing surface "A PICR(?)", pine and walnut secondaries, 102 x 42 x 23-3/4 in.
Provenance: Northeast Auctions, Portsmouth, New Hampshire, August 1-3 2003, lot 860, $36,000; The Collection of Michael Rainey, Beaufort, South Carolina
- Provenance
Northeast Auctions, Portsmouth, New Hampshire, August 1-3 2003, lot 860, $36,000; The Collection of Michael Rainey, Beaufort, South Carolina
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Purchased items will be available for pick up or shipping from our Asheville, North Carolina auction facility within ten business days of the auction, or will be assessed a storage fee of $5.00 per day, per item. Purchaser agrees that packing and shipping is done at the purchaser's risk and that the purchaser will pay in advance all packing expenses, materials, carrier fees and insurance charges. At our discretion, items will either be packed by an agent such as a packaging store or Brunk Auctions. Please allow two weeks for shipping after payment is received. Shipment of large items is the responsibility of the purchaser. We are happy to provide names of carriers and shippers if a purchaser so requests. Brunk Auctions will have no liability for any loss or damage to shipped items.
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- Condition
finials appear original, carved shell with repair to break, candle slide facings held with later nails, patches to lower case back edges, original feet with repairs to facings, one partially restored, apron drop with repair to break, drawer corner with repair to break, otherwise typical surface wear throughout 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.
