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THBExtremely Rare North Carolina Chippendale Walnut Dressing Table, Garvan Provenance
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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
LiveApr 9, 2026
Deaccessions including rare American furniture led by an early sawn dressing table from NY or CT, an NC dressing table, a CT Pilgrim Century court cupboard, a Kings County, NY, kast, Thomas Sully’s artist’s cabinet, furniture ex Garbisch, Garvan, Amory Haskell, and others; a Jacques Gruber Art Nouveau bookcase and Aesthetic Movement furniture; 50 samplers including Otis (Boston) and Lee (Philadelphia) families; Continental furniture, clocks, and a room screen by Gaston Priou; fine art by James Butler, Arthur B. Davies, Blakelock, Abraham Walkowitz, Whistler, and others. Brunk Auctions support@brunkauctions.com
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- Lot Description
Hillsborough area, possibly by Martin Palmer, circa 1770, yellow pine secondary wood, three board top with molded edge, single finely dovetailed drawer, deeply scalloped skirt on all four sides, ball and claw feet, 28 x 29-3/4 x 22 in.
Provenance: Gift of Mabel Brady Garvan of New York, NY, on November 27, 1941; Property from the Brooklyn Museum
Note: Similar example documented by MESDA photo number S-5615, and sold by Brunk Auctions, Premier Auction Session Two, July 15 2023, lot 776, $80,000; this exceptionally rare table is part of a small group of pre-Revolutionary War furniture attributed to the Hillsborough School of cabinetmakers of Orange County, North Carolina. Founded in 1754, Hillsborough quickly became the political and commercial center of North Carolina's backcountry, and was home to North Carolina Governor Thomas Burke (circa 1747-1783) who represented the state in the Second Continental Congress. Through family tradition, Governor Burke was said to have been the original owner of an important Hillsborough School table later acquired by the neighboring Webb family, now held in the permanent collection of the Museum of Early Southern Decorative Arts (acc. 3777.2).
This exceptionally rare table is part of a small group of pre-Revolutionary War furniture attributed to the Hillsborough School of cabinetmakers of Orange County, North Carolina. Founded in 1754, Hillsborough quickly became the political and commercial center of North Carolina's backcountry, and was home to North Carolina Governor Thomas Burke (circa 1747-1783), who represented the state in the Second Continental Congress.
Martin Palmer (1742-1832), a carpenter and joiner working in Orange County from 1770, is considered the likely maker of the MESDA table and supports the attribution made here. MESDA's files note that Martin and his son, William Palmer (1762-circa 1842) are well documented building houses, repairing public buildings and making furniture for many of Orange County's most prominent families.
- Provenance
Gift of Mabel Brady Garvan of New York, NY, on November 27, 1941; Property from the Brooklyn Museum
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- Condition
excellent condition overall, fine old historic surface with expected minor surface flaws, top with original and some later nails, lacking brass drawer pull 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.
