Collection of Michael Rainey | November 11 Auction on Nov 11, 2026 by Brunk Auctions in NC
Collection of Michael Rainey | November 11
Fine Peabody Family Queen Anne Figured Maple High Chest
Four Pennsylvania Chippendale Figured Walnut Side Chairs, Sotheby's Provenance
Connecticut Chippendale Cherry Bookcase on Desk

Collection of Michael Rainey | November 11

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Asheville, NC, United States
From the collection of the late Michael Rainey, decorated Marine Corps fighter pilot and antiques dealer: American and British furniture, including miniature furniture; American, British, and Continental fine art including marine and sporting pictures and portrait miniatures; carriage clocks, baskets, boxes and canes; silver and glass articles; aviation collectibles; globes; garden furniture and objects, early LV trunk; military uniforms; 1995 Royal Enfield Bullet motorcycle and a 1953 MG convertible; ship and car models and giltwood eagle that graced the entrance of Rainey?s gallery
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Franklin D. Briscoe: (American, 1844-1903) Schooner on The Sea, 1866, signed and dated lower right "F.D. Briscoe 1866", inscribed indistinctly verso, oil on canvas, 16 x 26 in.; gilt wood frame, 20-1/2 x 30-3/8 x 2-1/2
Estimate:
$1,000
-
$2,000
$500
John White Allen Scott: (American/Massachusetts, 1815-1907) Schooner at Full Sail, 1851, signed and dated lower left "J.W.A. Scott 1851", oil on canvas, 14 x 20 in.; black paint and gilt wood frame, 21-1/2 x 27-1/2 x 2 in.
Estimate:
$800
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$1,200
$400
George Inness Jr.: (French/America, 1854-1926) Sunset Landscape and Rowing on a River, a Pair of paintings; each signed lower left "Inness Jr.", oil on cigar box panel labeled " Valkyrie, Tampa, Fla", Sunset Landscape,
Estimate:
$1,000
-
$2,000
$800
(2 bids)
William P. Welsh: (American/Kentucky, 1889-1984) Portrait of Justus Percival Seeburg, 1967, signed lower left "Welsh", dated and inscribed verso "Nyorigic Aug 1967", oil on canvas, 60-1/8 x 37-5/8 in.; wood frame,
Estimate:
$800
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$1,200
$400
D. Jerome Elwell: (American, 1847-1912) Passing Minot's Lights, 1871, inscribed with artist name (possible artist's signature), date, and title in pencil verso, "Boston Oct. 14 1871, D. Jerome Elwell, Passing Minot's
Estimate:
$700
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$900
$350
Two American Painting Sketches: (19th/20th century) Attributed to Colin Campbell Cooper (1856-1937), Beach Scene, signed lower right "C.C.Cooper", oil on board, 8 x 10 in.; together with Seymour Remenick (1923-1999), Interior
Estimate:
$300
-
$500
$150
(1 bid)
William Chadwick: (English/America, 1879-1962) Bermuda Scene, signed lower right and verso "William Chadwick", oil on panel, 7 x 9 in.; likely period carved gilt wood frame, 8-3/8 x 10-3/8 x 5/8 in. Provenance: The
Estimate:
$1,000
-
$2,000
$550
(2 bids)
Laura E. Cassidy: (American, 20th century) English Setter, signed lower right "L. Cassidy", oil on panel, 9-7/8 x 7-3/4 in.; black paint and gilt wood frame, 15 x 12-1/2 x 2 in. Provenance: The Collection of Michael
Estimate:
$500
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$700
$350
(2 bids)
Diminutive Queen Anne Mahogany Mirror: probably American, 18th century, tall arched crest, white pine secondary, 32-1/2 x 14-1/2 x 1 in. Provenance: The Collection of Michael Rainey, Beaufort, South Carolina
Estimate:
$200
-
$400
$100
New England Chippendale Carved Walnut Drop Leaf Table: late 18th century, astragal shaped frame ends, 27-1/2 x 45-1/4 x 17-1/2 in. (closed); width with leaves raised: 46 in. Provenance: The Collection of Michael Rainey, Beaufort, South Carolina
Estimate:
$300
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$500
$150
Fine Peabody Family Queen Anne Figured Maple High Chest: Massachusetts, probably Essex County, 18th century, mellow and dry surface, highly figured tiger maple boards, shaped apron with drop finials, cabriole legs on pad feet, white pine secondary
Estimate:
$5,000
-
$7,000
$2,600
Two Federal Brass Wirework Fireplace Fenders: American, late 18th/early 19th century, both D-shaped, one with beehive finials, wirework mesh with scrollwork, larger fender 13 x 40-3/4 x 14-1/2 in. Provenance: The Collection of Michael Rainey,
Estimate:
$400
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$600
$200
Diminutive Chippendale Walnut Mirror: probably American, 18th century, chip carved surround, scrolled crest and skirt, 24 x 12-3/4 x 3/4 in. Provenance: The Collection of Michael Rainey, Beaufort, South Carolina
Estimate:
$300
-
$500
$150
Two Pairs of Federal Brass Andirons: 18th or 19th century, comprising pair with faceted finials, and pair with urns on scrolled pedestals, larger 22-1/2 x 6 x 23 in.; shorter 21-1/2 x 11 x 21 in. Provenance: The Collection of Michael
Estimate:
$300
-
$500
$150
Connecticut Chippendale Cherry Bookcase on Desk: 18th century, broken arch pediment with flame finial, carved and projecting shell centering crest, two doors with four fluted pilasters, finely fitted interiors to top and base sections including fan
Estimate:
$5,000
-
$7,000
$2,600
Fine Pennsylvania Chippendale Walnut Chest of Drawers: late 18th century, shaped corners, engaged fluted quarter columns, 32-1/2 x 36-3/4 x 21-1/2 in. Provenance: The Collection of Michael Rainey, Beaufort, South Carolina
Estimate:
$1,500
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$2,500
$750
Rare Pennsylvania Chippendale Cherry Tall Case Clock, Christian Bixler: Eaton, late 18th/early 19th century, case with old mellow and dry surface, brass 8-day movement, painted dial with moonphase and day of the month wheels, inscribed "Christian Bixler / Eaton",
Estimate:
$2,000
-
$4,000
$1,000
(1 bid)
American Chippendale Black Painted Corner Chair: probably New England, late 18th century, shaped arm terminals, pierced splats, Spanish front foot, 31-1/4 x 28-1/2 x 24-1/2 in. Provenance: The Collection of Michael Rainey, Beaufort, South Carolina
Estimate:
$500
-
$700
$250
Three American Windsor Combback Armchairs: Mid-Atlantic and New England, late 18th / early 19th century, one in old dark over green paint with "1700" stenciled to back of crest; another with traces of blue-gray paint on the underside of the
Estimate:
$500
-
$800
$250
(1 bid)
Two Small Mirrors, Queen Anne and Classical: comprising Queen Anne American or British example, 18th century, pine backboard, old cardstock backing to frame, back of lower frame rail with notches, 16 x 14 1-3/4 in.; 19th century American
Estimate:
$100
-
$300
$50
Pair of Federal Brass Andirons: 18th or 19th century, spurred ball feet, 24-1/2 x 12-1/2 x 24 in. Provenance: The Collection of Michael Rainey, Beaufort, South Carolina
Estimate:
$200
-
$400
$100
Queen Anne Figured Mahogany Mirror with Phoenix: probably American, 18th century, old mellow dry surface, probably original mirror plate, figured mahogany veneers, shaped crest with applied giltwood phoenix, 30-1/4 x 12-3/4 x 3/4 in. Provenance:
Estimate:
$100
-
$300
$50