Brunk Auctions

Based in Asheville, North Carolina, Brunk Auctions has grown from a small regional auction house to a national auction service with an international clientele.
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.
Our 26,000-foot multimedia auction gallery welcomes visitors and clients to auctions every 6-8 weeks. We have 18 full-time staff members whose functions range from photography to shipping and, of course, the exceptional specialists who catalog the items that come in for sale. Auctioneers Licenses:
Andrew Brunk, NCAL 8330, Firm 3095
Upcoming Auctions from Brunk Auctions
Asian Art | October 20
Offering the second group of objects from the collection of the late William Arnett, Atlanta, Georgia, to include over 100 pieces of carved jade, now held by the Tinwood Foundation. From other private collections, items to include over 50 pieces of carved jade and Song through Qing dynasties enameled and monochrome glaze porcelains and bronzes. Artwork by Lung Mien, Pang Su Chai and scroll attributed to Huang Yongyu as well as a group of five Qing dynasty watercolors of fish. Two carved marble Guanyin with Christies provenance and a carved figure with Ralph Chait provenance.Native American & Western Art | October 21
19th & early 20th century Western landscapes by Thomas Hill, an important Enoch Wood Perry of the Bierstadt party in Yosemite, William Keith & George Henry Burgess, among others; modern and contemporary works by Kim Wiggins, Kevin Macpherson, Suzanne Baker & Carl Smith; sculpture by RC Gorman and William ?Bill? Ronald Reid Jr; Navajo textiles, baskets; pottery; beadwork including moccasins, vest, bags; a Plains war club; Navajo silver jewelry; arrowheads and spearpoints; Northwest Coast carvings, including a signed Inupiaq fossilized whalebone sculpture.Modern Art + Design | October 22
Featuring works of fine art and sculpture by Andy Warhol, Edward, "Ed" Clark, Robert Motherwell, Estevan Vicente, Wolf Kahn, Ryu Kyung-chai, Pablo Picasso, Jack Levine, Hoss Haley, William Elcheran, Chuck Close; space-inspired works by Lamar Dodd, Gordon Onslow-Ford, Mary Lee and Louisiana Bendolph, Lonnie Holley and Michael Banks; Self Taught by Jimmy Lee Sudduth, Beverly Buchanan; Mose Tolliver, Howard Finster; Design and Midcentury Modern by Wormley, Eames, Stender, and Moser; objects by Ed Moulthrop, Brother Thomas, Piero Fornasetti and Tappio Wirkkala, and much more.Important Mason-Dixon Map & Related | Oct. 29
Brunk Auctions is honored to present an exceptional and historic piece of American cartography, the original manuscript map outlining the borders between Maryland and Pennsylvania. Drawn between 1767 and 1768 by Charles Mason (1728-1786) and Jeremiah Dixon (d.1777), the Mason-Dixon line is the symbolic boundary between Northern and Southern states. Originally owned by Benjamin Chew (1722-1810), the Chief Justice of Pennsylvania, it was subsequently owned by publishing magnate Malcolm Forbes. It will be offered alongside other maps and manuscripts critical in justifying the Mason-Dixon survey.Estate of Richard & Shirley Roberts | Oct. 29
Dick & Shirley Roberts assembled a world-class collection of American furniture, paintings, maps, early Catesby prints, silver and porcelain, working with top dealers including Israel Sack, Liverant & Son, Deanne Levison, Arader, Shrubsole and others. Major centers of furniture making are represented: Boston, Portsmouth, Newport, Connecticut, Philadelphia and Charleston, with paintings by Jane Peterson, JC Beckwith, Childe Hassam, Willard Metcalf & Edmund Tarbell, among others. Silver by John Ewan, John Carter, Robert Reading, extensive selection of Francis I pattern; and early Chinese export.Bidder Reviews for Brunk Auctions (525)
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8 Latest Top ReviewsSee All
PatriciaLas Vegas, NV
Jul 19, 2026
Better Than Shown
The photos didn't do justice to the condition of the handbag-it arrived better than shown. No funky odor, no major obvious wear and very cute. I appreciate the care shown in photographing every little flaw, but the bag is perfect in my eyes!

Heng JinPortland, OR
Jul 5, 2026
Packaging for delivery was great
Professionally and carefully packed items. The way packed leading to zero damages to art pieces.
FRANKLINPearland, TX
Jul 4, 2026
Brunk Auctions is very reliable House!
It was a pleasure working with Brunk Auctions to register and bid on their products. The shipping was great but the Carrier muffed the delivery of the last shipment!

AmandaTopanga, CA
May 11, 2026
Great experience with this auction house.
Items were described accurately and they really helped out with shipping
Rayvon Atlanta, GA
Apr 22, 2026
Excellence in every way!
My first time buying at this auction house. The descriptions were spot on. The art and artist accuracy was excellent (where we always hold our breath). And the in house shipping was convenient, affordable and problem free. I will shop again. Thank you!!

KathyHolly Hill, SC
Apr 4, 2026
Swan
Item was as pictured and described. Staff was very helpful during pick up process. Pictures were great.

DavidOcean Springs, MS
Mar 19, 2026
Terrific Auction
Brunk did a great job with the Carter estate sale. Bidding and pay were easy. Terrific job packing and shipping.

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![Mason & Dixon - A Plan of the West Line...of Maryland and Pensylvania [sic]](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/33/433877/242667627_1_x.jpg?height=130&quality=70&version=1790879807)
![Calvert, Franklin - Articles of Agreement..., with Framed Map of Maryland, Pensilvania [sic], and](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/33/433877/242667628_1_x.jpg?height=130&quality=70&version=1790879823)














































































![Near Pair Antique Chinese Hardwood: Scholars' Chairs 18th/19th century, hardwood throughout, possibly [Huanghuali,] with yoke back and woven fiber seat, 43-1/4 x 24 x 17-1/2 in., one chair with patches and restorations at crest, crack t](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/33/49276/22940826_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1387461589)

![Carved Jade [Bi] Disk With Dragons: Chinese, 19th century, nephrite in uniform translucent pale green-white, carved on both sides, intricately carved with two coursing dragons appearing to chase each other, high relief on one side, the](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/33/39978/17153190_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1366316975)





![Bronze Figure of Avalokitesvara: Chinese, 18th century, Ming style, old lacquered surface, the three-faced twelve-armed [bodhisattva] seated in [dhyanasana] pose, primary arms with hands together, other arms radiating down and up aro](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/33/23508/8342419_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70)



![Jade Mountain: Ming Dynasty, burnt "chicken bone" [Xinjiang] jade, opaque white with "baby's blush" pinkish-red spots from manganese inclusions (superficial cracks or fissures probably from intense heat), mountain w](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/33/23508/8342395_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70)