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    https://www.brunkauctions.com/
    117 Tunnel Road , Asheville, North Carolina 28805
    828-254-6846
    "Based in Asheville, North Carolina, Brunks Auctions has been conducting sales of fine and decorative arts for over 30 years. Auctions are held in the company's North Carolina sales room and attract a global audience. Founded by Robert Brunk in 1983, the auction house now employs a full-time staff of nearly 30 specialists with over 100 years of combined experience. Brunkauctions is a reputable auction house that conducts auctions featuring a diverse array of items, including fine art, antiques, jewelry, furniture, and decorative arts. Brunk Auctions is known...Read More
    for its commitment to providing a platform for buying and selling quality items, and it serves a wide range of collectors, dealers, and institutions. Bob brought to bear his experience as an anthropologist, writer, and professional woodworker, an unmistakable combination of skills that continue to illuminate catalog entries and elucidate auction-goers. He is now a valued consultant and continues as an auctioneer. Andrew Brunk joined his father in 2005. His curatorial experience has brought additional focus on research and connoisseurship. Andrew Brunk's experience as the head of the American furniture department at one of the world’s largest auction houses has allowed Brunk Auction house to align itself with the best in the business continually. The firm values connoisseurship, customer service, transparency, and stellar results for both buyers and sellers. Brunk Auctions stands as a testament to the enduring allure of fine and decorative arts. With a foundation built on heritage, a commitment to excellence, and a vision for the future, this esteemed auction house continues to be a cornerstone in the world of auctions. Whether within the walls of its Asheville saleroom or in the virtual realm, Brunks Auction House invites all to embark on a journey of discovery, where each item tells a story and each auction celebrates artistry and craftsmanship. If you are interested in participating in or learning more about the latest information on upcoming auctions, online auction news, catalogs, and bidding processes then AuctionDaily gives you all the information. Looking for an upcoming auction near me this weekend? explore our list of upcoming auctions for more details.Read Less

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    • Brunk Auctions

      Feb 28, 2019

      Brunk Auctions is very pleased to offer furniture and decorative art from the collection of American interior design icon and Colonial Williamsburg’s first Designer-in-Residence, Anthony Baratta. In a 2019 partnership with Williamsburg– the product licensing division of The Colonial Williamsburg Foundation- noted designer Anthony Baratta reim...

    • Brunk Auctions

      Feb 28, 2019

      The Ivor Noël Hume Collection showcases a fine collection of British stoneware, Delft tiles, fine British furniture, Roman iridescent glass bottles, an Edward Norris Brass Lantern Clock, and a portrait of King Charles II, after Peter Lely. This thoughtfully curated collection highlights excellent examples of material culture that spans p...

    • Brunk Auctions

      Feb 28, 2019

      With its flash of color and pattern and a delicate and ethereal quality, the opal is a unique gemstone with no two stones alike. As October’s birthstone, we thought this the perfect time to show off some of the opal pieces we will present for auction this Fall. Lot 316 Lot 316 was custom designed and created around this stunning selection of...

    • Brunk Auctions

      Feb 28, 2019

      Richmond, Virginia, 9 November 2019–It seemed entirely fitting that the top lot at Brunk Auctions’ inaugural Richmond sale was a very rare Southern Chippendale walnut cellarette. With its scalloped skirts, cabriole legs, and Spanish feet, this late 18th century Piedmont, North Carolina bottle case greatly appealed to buyers and inspir...

    • Brunk Auctions

      Feb 28, 2019

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      Feb 28, 2019

      Asheville, NorthCarolina– Brunk Auctions, the Southeast’s premier auction house, announces the expansion of operations into Virginia. Since in 1983, Brunk Auctions has been a privately owned regional auction house serving a national and international clientele. With a presence in Asheville, North Carolina, Nashville, Tennessee, and now Ric...

    • Brunk Auctions

      Feb 28, 2019

      With his bold, inventive, and luxurious jewelry designs, David Webb remains one of America’s most important jewelers. Born on July 2nd, 1925, in Asheville, North Carolina, Webb grew up in an Arts and Crafts home designed by Richard Sharp Smith, a supervising architect at Biltmore House. Webb’s Asheville home, including the rear cottag...

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    • Signed Ratification Copy of the U.S. Constitution to Sell at Brunk Auctions

      Sep 16, 2024

      “We the People of the United States, in order to form a more perfect Union, establish Justice, insure domestic Tranquility, provide for the common defence, promote the general Welfare, and secure the Blessings of Liberty to ourselves and our Posterity, do ordain and establish this Constitution for the United States of America.” So begins the Un...

    • Own a Piece of Tommy Hilfiger History in Brunk Auctions’ Upcoming Sale

      Jul 24, 2024

      Fashion-forward collectors will have a chance to own a piece of Tommy Hilfiger history in Brunk Auctions’ upcoming sale. Personal items from the collection of the fashion designer and his wife, Dee Ocleppo Hilfiger, will come to the market this July in a 256-lot event. The catalog is wide-ranging, including fine art, decorative art, furniture, ce...

    • Dee and Tommy Hilfiger’s Collection of Fine Paintings, Celebrity Memorabilia, and More at Brunk Auctions

      Jul 18, 2024

      Fashion icons Dee and Tommy Hilfiger will present a variety of items from their personal collection with Brunk Auctions this July. The robust auction catalog includes celebrity photography, as well as furniture, decorative art, and collectibles. Online bidding options are available through Bidsquare.  Among the top lots of this sale is a pair ...

    • Charleston Renaissance Art to Sell at Brunk Auctions This June

      Jun 13, 2024

      Between World War I and World War II, the city of Charleston, South Carolina experienced a cultural boom. The city had suffered economically in the aftermath of the American Civil War, and the early 20th century was a period for rebuilding and reimagining. Writers, designers, and especially visual artists organized in Charleston to depict the city ...

    • Charleston Renaissance Paintings, Rare American Furniture Featured in Brunk Auctions’ June Sale

      Jun 13, 2024

      The latest sale from Brunk Auctions, scheduled for June 27, 2024, spotlights American fine art, decorative art, furniture, and more. The culture of the American South is particularly featured through paintings by Elizabeth O’Neill Verner, Lamar Dodd, and William Aiken Walker, while furniture collectors can consider early materials from North Caro...

    • Brunk Auctions Presents Black-and-White Prints by Iconic American Photographers

      May 5, 2023

      This May, Brunk Auctions will present nearly 400 works of fine and decorative art in its Premier Auction. Leading the catalog is a selection of black-and-white images from prominent American photographers such as Irving Penn, Alfred Stieglitz, and Ansel Adams. Learn more about some of the top lots in this sale before placing a bid. Irving Penn, Bla...

    • Irving Penn Prints, Original Art by Winfred Rembert, and More at Brunk Auctions

      May 4, 2023

      This May, Brunk Auctions will present its Premier Auction with nearly 400 lots of fine art, decorative art, furniture, Asian works of art, and more. This event especially features a dyed leather piece by Winfred Rembert and a platinum palladium print by Irving Penn. The sale will take place on May 19, 2023 with online bidding available through Bids...

    • American Southern Artists Featured in Brunk Auctions’ Modern + Design Sale

      Apr 13, 2022

      Brunk Auctions’ upcoming Modern + Design sale presents nearly 500 lots of fine and decorative art, as well as furniture and sculpture. The catalog particularly features the work of American Southern artists, many of whom were leaders in South’s 20th-century regional art scene. These artists engaged with sweeping national and international art m...

    • Lê Phổ Flower Painting and Modern Design on Offer With Brunk Auctions This April

      Apr 12, 2022

      Nearly 500 lots will cross the block in Brunk Auctions’ dedicated Modern + Design Auction this April. The event features a variety of fine artworks, sculpture, modern furniture, and other items from the 20th and 21st centuries. A major piece by Lê Phổ headlines the event, which will begin on April 21, 2022 at 9:00 AM EDT. Large Le Pho Floral S...

    • Artist to Know: Lê Phổ

      Aug 18, 2020

      Flower Painting from Vietnamese Impressionist Comes to Auction Vietnamese art has historically been less represented in the global art market than other Southeast Asian countries. However, the work of 20th-century artist Lê Phổ has consistently shown a strong presence in both private collections and at auction. Lê Phổ was among the first arti...

    • A Rare Aesthete: The Collection Of William N. Banks, Jr. To Be Auctioned At Brunk Auctions, September 12, 2020

      Jul 6, 2020

      LANDMARK SALE OF CONNOISSEUR’S SUPREME-QUALITY AMERICAN FURNITURE AND PAINTINGS Grecian sofa, New York, 1815-20, tiger maple with gilt and verd antique decoration. Brunk Auctions is delighted to announce the kick-off of the Fall auction season with the much-anticipated single-owner sale of the collection of William N. Banks, Jr. The auc...

    • Artist to Know: Martha Walter

      Jul 3, 2020

      Morphy Auctions to Offer Works from Philadelphia Impressionist A successful American Impressionist from Philadelphia, Martha Walter spent her 20s under the tutelage of William Merritt Chase. He encouraged her to pursue art seriously and connected the budding artist to the international art scene. Though his influence is visible in much of Walter’...

    • An American Collection: Selections from Anthony Baratta’s Designs at Colonial Williamsburg’s Historic Palmer House Offered by Brunk Auctions on March 27 – 28, 2020

      Mar 13, 2020

      Brunk Auctions is very pleased to offer furniture and decorative art from the collection of American interior design icon and Colonial Williamsburg’s first Designer-in-Residence, Anthony Baratta. In a 2019 partnership with Williamsburg– the product licensing division of The Colonial Williamsburg Foundation- noted designer Anthony Baratta reim...

    • The Ivor Noël Hume Collection of Artifacts and Antiquities

      Dec 12, 2019

      The Ivor Noël Hume Collection showcases a fine collection of British stoneware, Delft tiles, fine British furniture, Roman iridescent glass bottles, an Edward Norris Brass Lantern Clock, and a portrait of King Charles II, after Peter Lely. This thoughtfully curated collection highlights excellent examples of material culture that spans p...

    • Moonlight and Fire: Opals at Auction

      Dec 12, 2019

      With its flash of color and pattern and a delicate and ethereal quality, the opal is a unique gemstone with no two stones alike. As October’s birthstone, we thought this the perfect time to show off some of the opal pieces we will present for auction this Fall. Lot 316 Lot 316 was custom designed and created around this stunning selection of...