Americana featuring the Estate of Jimmy and Rosalynn Carter | February 25, 2026
Wed, Feb 25, 2026 10:00AM EST
Live Auction
Lot 648
Benchmade Yellow Pine Sofa Built By President Jimmy Carter
Estimate: $1,000 - $2,000
Sold for
$3,500
Sold Price excludes BP
Bid Increments
| Price | Bid Increment |
|---|---|
| $0 | $25 |
| $100 | $50 |
| $1,000 | $100 |
| $2,000 | $200 |
| $3,000 | $250 |
| $5,000 | $500 |
| $10,000 | $1,000 |
| $20,000 | $2,000 |
| $50,000 | $5,000 |
| $100,000 | $10,000 |
circa 1950s, yellow pine frame, blue upholstered seat and back cushions, the seat supported by planks over rope suspension, 30-1/2 x 79-3/4 x 36 in.
Provenance: The Estate of Jimmy and Rosalynn Carter
Note: Published in "The Craftsmanship of Jimmy Carter", Jimmy Carter, 2018, pg. 50. Regarding this piece, he says "When I first came home from the Navy in 1953, we lived in a government housing project. I didn't have a wood shop but owned the few tools needed on the farm-mostly a saw and hammer. I made this couch out of pine boards, using half-inch ropes for the bottom, and Rosalynn bought the cushion and pillows. We still use it on our back porch, and it is my favorite place to nap." Copy of the book included with this lot.
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The Estate of Jimmy and Rosalynn Carter
upholstery replaced, minor scuffs and scratches throughout, ring stains to arms, seat with dark spot stain and faint yellow stain to edge
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