# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Premier Preview - The Theodore & Martha Bruning Estate, Parts I & II
- **Event Start and End Date**: Mon, 23 Mar, 2026 at 09:30 am – Tue, 24 Mar, 2026 at 04:00 pm
- **Event Description**: The Bruning Estate – Parts I & II
B & H Auction is honored to present Part I and Part II of the estate of Martha Chandler Raymond Bruning and Theodore E. Bruning, Jr. of Chatham, Virginia. This remarkable collection reflects generations of history, thoughtful collecting, and a lifelong appreciation for antiques, books, and well-made objects.
Mrs. Bruning, born in Cambridge, Massachusetts, descended from a New England family with deep historical roots. Many items in this estate have remained within the family for generations, including pieces connected to her great-grandfather, Dr. Charles Vose Bemis, whose name appears in several early books from the family library.
Mr. Bruning shared his wife’s appreciation for history and craftsmanship, and together they built a home filled with interesting objects gathered over a lifetime. Their collection reflects both their New England heritage and their many years in Virginia, where they were well known in the Chatham community.
The Theodore & Martha Bruning Estate Online Auction, Part I features a wide variety of items from the household including antiques, decorative arts, silver, furnishings, and personal treasures collected and enjoyed by the family for decades. Bidding is NOW open for Part I, and the online auction will begin at 1pm on Sunday, March 29th.
Bruning Rare Book Collection, 200 Years in the Making, Part II features an extraordinary library spanning more than two centuries, including rare and early editions from the 18th through 20th centuries, many with family provenance. This sale will showcase the Brunings’ remarkable literary collection.  Bidding is NOW open for Part II, and the online auction will begin at 6pm on Thursday, April 2nd.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/danville/premier-preview-the-theodore-and-martha-bruning-estate-parts-i-and-ii/200029835499701
- **Event Categories**: art, literary-art
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 7

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Danville
- **state**: VA
- **country**: United States
- **location**: 3739 US -29 Business, Danville, VA, United States, Virginia 24540
- **lat**: 36.64065
- **long**: -79.38344
- **full address**: 3739 US -29 Business, Danville, VA, United States, Virginia 24540

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Premier Preview - The Theodore & Martha Bruning Estate, Parts I & II being held?
  - **A:** Premier Preview - The Theodore & Martha Bruning Estate, Parts I & II takes place on Mon, 23 Mar, 2026 at 09:30 am to Tue, 24 Mar, 2026 at 04:00 pm at 3739 US -29 Business, Danville, VA, United States, Virginia 24540.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Premier Preview - The Theodore & Martha Bruning Estate, Parts I & II?
  - **A:** Premier Preview - The Theodore & Martha Bruning Estate, Parts I & II is organized by B & H Antique Auction.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Premier Preview - The Theodore & Martha Bruning Estate, Parts I & II is ideal for art lovers, trade professionals, collectors, and exhibition enthusiasts exploring the latest in their field. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Danville, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If Premier Preview - The Theodore & Martha Bruning Estate, Parts I & II sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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