A horseman's lifetime of carefully chosen pieces — from a Brunswick limited-edition billiard table inlaid with mother of pearl to ARTIST SIGNED sporting canvases, three diamond engagement ring sets, carved court cupboards, Chippendale dining, and the working tools of an authentic Louisiana horse country estate.
For decades, Thomas Elmer Tucker filled his Pineville home with the things that mattered to him — fine furniture, sporting and equestrian art, a Brunswick limited-edition billiard table, a carved court cupboard with North Wind faces, an 8-place Chippendale mahogany dining set, three diamond engagement ring sets, a Herschede grandfather clock, and the practical equipment of a working horse property. The full contents of the estate now go to auction.
Over 124 lots span the home, the office, the stable, the loft, and the grounds. Featured pieces include an ARTIST SIGNED Rogers Oil Derby canvas (53″ × 42″), three Kentucky Derby signed prints, an ARTIST SIGNED Italian canvas (46″ × 59″), a heavy ornate beveled gold mirror, a 75″ Chevalier mirror, a carved marble-top console table, a mahogany chest on chest, a Colt MK IV Officers .45 ACP, a bronze horse on marble base, and a complete Buckingham china service for eight.
Whether you're furnishing a home, building a collection, or outfitting a working horse property, this is a rare chance to acquire pieces from a refined Louisiana estate — all sold to the highest online bidder, no reserves quietly held back, with a single buyer's premium and clear terms.
"A Captain in the United States Army. A Major in the Mississippi National Guard. A pipeline man for over fifty years. A horseman through and through — qualifying for AQHA's Run for the Million at seventy-three years old." — In Memory of Thomas Elmer Tucker
A selection of marquee lots from across the catalog. The full 124-lot inventory is available on the bidding platform.
A Brunswick Limited Edition slate billiard table inlaid with mother of pearl — the centerpiece of the Tucker billiard collection.
110″ × 60″ · Slate · Buyer to disassembleAn original Rogers oil-on-canvas of the Derby, signed by the artist — a focal piece for the equestrian art enthusiast.
53″ × 42″ · Original oil · SignedIncluding "Dawn of A New Derby," ARTIST SIGNED, numbered 46 of 1000 (21″ × 18″); a signed Kentucky Derby print (42″ × 35″); and a Kentucky Derby print (22″ × 16″).
Three pieces · All Kentucky DerbyA large signed Italian landscape on canvas — substantial scale and presence, suitable for a great room or formal living area.
46″ T × 59″ W · SignedCarved court cupboard with North Wind faces and rare black and gold marbles — a statement antique with extraordinary craftsmanship.
96″ × 65″ × 22″ · Carved · Marble accentsA mahogany dining table with two leaves and a full set of eight Chippendale chairs — ready for formal entertaining.
100″ × 44″ · Two leaves · Eight chairsA 14K white gold engagement ring set — .46 carat center stone, 1.21 carat total weight for the set.
14K white gold · 1.21 ct totalA 14K white gold princess-cut diamond three-stone bridal set with approximately 1-5/8 carat total diamond weight.
14K white gold · ~1-5/8 ct total · Princess cut14K white gold pavé engagement ring set with .63 ct total weight — center stone approximately 1/3 carat, band .25 ct total. Clarity SI.
14K white gold · .63 ct total · PavéA Herschede grandfather clock — a classic American horological piece in proportion to the home's formal rooms.
79″ T × 19″ WA heavy ornate beveled gold mirror at near-architectural scale — ideal as the focal point of a formal entry or dining room.
59″ × 47″ · Beveled · Ornate gold frameA Colt MK IV Officers Model 1911-style pistol in .45 ACP.
Colt · MK IV Officers · .45 ACPThe Tucker collection spans the home, the office, the stable, and the grounds. Browse by category on the bidding portal — or preview everything in person on May 14.
Carved court cupboard, Chippendale dining set, mahogany chest on chest, marble-top console, carved ball-and-claw tables, Regency mahogany table, vintage carved king beds, Chevalier mirror, beveled gold mirror, carved corner cabinet, dresser with mirror, and more.
ARTIST SIGNED Rogers Oil Derby canvas, three Kentucky Derby signed prints, ARTIST SIGNED Italian canvas, framed horse art, bronze horse on marble base, longhorn and horse trophies, cowboy art, and a horse-themed lamp.
Brunswick limited-edition slate billiard table with mother-of-pearl inlay (110″ × 60″), Brunswick cue rack with 8 cues, Brunswick Pro Chairs with foot rests, Brunswick print, and a Billiard History display.
Three 14K white gold diamond engagement ring sets — including a 1.21 ct total set with .46 ct center stone, a princess-cut three-stone bridal set with ~1-5/8 ct total weight, and a pavé set with .63 ct total weight (SI clarity).
Colt MK IV Officers Model .45 ACP, Tipton gun vise, multiple reloading presses and benches, rifle stocks (right and left hand), miscellaneous rifle cases. All firearms transferred per federal and Louisiana law.
Three-piece carved entertainment center, leather sofa, leather wingback chairs with lion-carved feet, leather inlaid desk, vintage king and full beds, vanity, recliner, ottomans, lamps, china and glassware, runner rug, and the full office contents.
Outdoor patio table with four chairs, outdoor sofa and chair set, cocktail table with two chairs, eight-piece outdoor wall art, outdoor wall mirror, fountain and bird feeder, metal horse fountain, fleur-de-lis art, potted plants.
Midland Manufacturer discs set, cultivator/harrow, manure spreader, hay spear for round bales, hay conveyor, feed auger and bale accumulator, conveyors, red wagon wheels, tack room contents, stable upstairs loft contents.
Kenmore Elite front-load washer and dryer, 65″ Hisense Smart TV, cedar blanket chest with quilt, six bar stools, eight-place Buckingham china set, twelve-piece Sango china set, miscellaneous mantle items.
The estate will be open to the public from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. on Thursday, May 14. Walk every room. Inspect every lot. Ask any question. Additional preview times may be arranged by appointment.
543 Elmus Paul Road · Pineville, LA 71360
Online bidding closes Tuesday, May 26, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. Central Time. The auction uses a soft close — if a bid is placed in the final minutes on a lot, that lot's closing time extends to give other bidders a fair chance to respond.
Yes. The estate is open for preview on Thursday, May 14, 2026 from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. at 543 Elmus Paul Road, Pineville, LA. Additional preview times may be arranged by appointment — contact Bonnette Auctions to schedule.
Registration is completed at the online bidding portal. Verification (including a credit-card hold for bidder identity) is required prior to bidding. All bidders agree to the published auction terms and a buyer's premium added to the high bid to determine total contract price.
Yes. The 110″ × 60″ Brunswick is a Limited Edition slate table inlaid with mother of pearl. It is sold disassembled — the buyer is responsible for bringing tools and personnel to safely disassemble and remove the table during the load-out window.
Carat weights and clarity grades are listed where provided. Lot 20c (the 14K pavé set) is noted as SI clarity with approximately 1/3 carat center stone and a .25 ct band, .63 ct total. Lot 20b is approximately 1-5/8 ct total weight in a princess-cut three-stone configuration. Lot 20a is 1.21 ct total with a .46 ct center. We strongly encourage in-person inspection during preview.
Each lot is sold individually to the highest online bidder. Bid on as many or as few lots as you'd like.
Online bidding closes Tuesday, May 26, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. Central Time. Register, view the full 124-lot catalog, and place your bids on the auction portal.
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