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THBRare Philadelphia William & Mary Maple Chest of Drawers
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 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. Brunk Auctions support@brunkauctions.com
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- Lot Description
attributed to the shop of John Head, 1720-1730, rectangular top with canted corners and molded edge above a conforming case fitted with four graduated long drawers, flanked by fluted canted corners, over a shaped skirt, on bun feet fitted with casters, appears to retain original brasses, 40-1/4 x 41 x 23-1/2 in.
Provenance: sold Christie's, New York, October 12, 2001, lot 88, for $204,000; Property from the Collection of Dudley and Constance Godfrey
- Provenance
sold Christie's, New York, October 12, 2001, lot 88, for $204,000; Property from the Collection of Dudley and Constance Godfrey
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- Condition
Likely the base of a chest on chest, with old later top (at the time of the Christie's sale, the top was thought to be original)； warping and shrinkage separation (front board is currently somewhat loose), the case with old dry finish, other typical surface wear and flaws, one backboard replaced 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.
