The Home of Folk Art
Thomas Gray – The Golden Eye
Thomas Gray, collector since the age of 8, has shown what the scholarly collecting of what you love will reward not only the collector but those who are honored to purchase such a piece. Brunk Auctions of Asheville had the on site sale of a lifetime – Thomas Gray’s that is. Held on site at one of the most beautiful and historic places in North Carolina, Old Salem, was an auction sure to be talked about for years to come. Thoughtfully displayed in his restored historic home, live amongst for years, now part of auction lore and many lucky buyers personal collection! While the sale was full of wonderful period furniture, porcelain, important prints (a rare Savannah engraving selling for $69,000), Delft and other period accessories, it was the folk art I would like to share. Read the full story
