"Brunk Auctions is hosting the April 9 sale, which is frontloaded with American furniture. Among them are a late 17th-century cupboard of carved oak (estimate: $60,000-$90,000) and a painted blanket chest from the 19th century ($7,000-$10,000)."
"The absence of these items 'will not diminish our collections,' they emphasized. 'In this case, these objects were of lesser quality than others in the collection.'"
"'While we prioritize institutional transfers as much as possible, and have been successful in placing some objects at other museums, historical societies, libraries, and schools, there are some works that are more appropriate for sale by public auction.'"
The Brooklyn Museum is auctioning 200 items, including rare American furniture and artworks, to create more gallery space. The April 9 sale features significant pieces like a late 17th-century cupboard and a unique ca. 1690 walnut dressing table. The deaccessioning process follows previous sales and aims to improve collection display. The museum emphasizes that the items sold are of lesser quality and that proceeds will support institutional goals. The review process adheres to established deaccessioning guidelines, ensuring the integrity of the collection remains intact.
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