Bruneau & Co.'s online-only Fine Art & Antique auction, Feb. 25th, is packed with 345 quality lots

CRANSTON, R.I. - EntSun -- An online-only Fine Art & Antique auction that's loaded with 345 lots of paintings, decorative arts, fine furniture, jewelry, silver, Asian arts and collectibles, pulled from prominent estates and collections all across New England, is scheduled for Thursday, February 25^th, by Bruneau & Co. Auctioneers. The auction has a start time of 6 pm Eastern time.

"This auction certainly offers a good mix for the eclectic collector," said Kevin Bruneau, the president of Bruneau & Co. Auctioneers. "From mid-century modern furniture to life-size marble carvings, this sale has what you're looking for. Even with it being an online-only event, I'm excited to see where the auction goes. People have been going collector crazy in quarantine."

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One of the more intriguing items up for bid is a rare, 18^th century tiger maple drop-front desk on a stand, made in New England with a fitted country interior over one drawer over a separate base, with a simple apron and finely turned legs. It has a conservative estimate of $800-$1,200.

"The tiger maple desk on stand is a very interesting piece to me," said Travis Landry, a Bruneau & Co. auctioneer and the firm's Director of Pop Culture. "I would imagine it is not often seen in American furniture collecting. I can't wait to see where the hammer falls on this one."

An ornately carved, heavy life-sized bust of Maria Theresa (Austrian, 1717-1780), is of the only female ruler of the Habsburg dominions, ruling from 1740 until her death. The 27-inch-tall bust, atop a 39 ¼ inch three-piece marble and pudding stone pedestal, features cross jewelry, a dainty laced trimmed dress and curled hair adorned with a tiara. The lot should achieve $2,500-$4,000.

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A large oil on canvas abstract profile of a head by Lawrence Kupferman (Mass., 1909-1982), comprised of vibrant patchwork and mottled colors, is expected to fetch $2,000-$3,000. The 65 inch by 48 inch work (canvas, less frame), is signed "Kupferman" lower right and signed, titled and dated "Landscape of the Mind 5 Lawrence Kupferman 1964" on verso, on the stretcher.

In-house previews will be held by appointment only; call 401-533-9980 or send an email to info@bruneauandco.com. The gallery is at 63 Fourth Avenue in Cranston, R.I. Internet bidding will be via LiveAuctioneers.com, Invaluable.com, Bidsquare.com, bidLIVE.Bruneauandco.com and the mobile app "Bruneau & Co." on iTunes or GooglePlay. To learn more, please visit www.bruneauandco.com.