European, American Paintings Impress at Brunk Auctions
- ASHEVILLE, North Carolina
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- September 19, 2016
Sales at Brunk Auctions totaled over $1.9 million during the course of their three-day catalog sale from September 15-17. Both European and American paintings achieved exceptional results, with strong prices in Chinese as well. The regional auction house achieved these results by reaching a broad international audience.
The Reception, an elaborate interior scene by the Italian artist Arturo Ricci, sold for $96,000, and was the top-selling lot in the auction. The genre painting features eleven figures actively engaging one another and was previously held at Richard Green Gallery in London.
Other successful European paintings include:
- An 18th Century Venetian School painting of the Bacino San Marco on Ascension Day selling for $84,000.
- A 17th Century Italian School painting of St. Francis Receiving the Stigmata sold for $78,000.
- Cleopatra and Mark Antony at the Funeral Bier of Julius Caesar, an 1878 work by French Neoclassical artist Lionel Royer, selling for $43,200.
American paintings received exceptional results throughout, and were led by Taos School artist Eanger Irving Couse. His work, entitled The Hunter’s Return, sold for $72,000. The painting was formerly part of the Collection of Valley National Bank in Arizona.
The Cooling Stream, a portrait of four dogs by Percival Rosseau, sold for $59,000. It descended through the family of Samuel G. Allen after being commissioned in 1919.
Other strong American paintings include:
- An Ernest Lawson landscape selling for $16,800
- A 2005 painting of two ballerinas by Stephen Scott Young selling for $21,600
- A Roy Lichtenstein lithograph of a still life with lobster selling for $16,800.
American sculptural art received strong prices, with marble sculpture Mending the Nets by Chauncey Ives selling for $22,800 and an aluminum work of a Satyr and Goat by Anna Hyatt Huntington selling for $14,400.
The following Chinese works also produced strong selling prices:
- A finely carved stone mask of a Quanyin selling for $82,600
- A finely carved shallow jade wedding bowl selling for $15,600
- A pair of 19th Century hardwood low tables selling for $14,400
All prices include 20% buyers premium. Brunk Auctions will host their next catalog auction on the weekend of November 19, but will host several internet-only auctions exclusive to Bidsquare between now and then.
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About Brunk Auctions
Founded by Robert Brunk in 1983, the auctions became well known for their integrity and professionalism. 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. Bob is now a valued consultant and continues as auctioneer. Andrew Brunk joined his father in 2005. His curatorial experience has brought additional focus on research and connoisseurship. His experience as the head of the American furniture department at one of the world’s largest auction houses has allowed us to continually align ourselves with the best in the business – in terms of expertise and exceptional client service.
