Americana featuring the Estate of Jimmy and Rosalynn Carter | February 25, 2026
Wed, Feb 25, 2026 10:00AM EST
Live Auction
Lot 650
Carved Cedar Blanket Chest for Rosalynn Carter, Built by President Jimmy Carter
Estimate: $800 - $1,200
Sold for
$6,500
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 |
1996, the lid carved with rose and "RC" (Rosalynn Carter), dovetailed construction, brass handles to sides, 23-1/4 x 42 x 21 in.
Provenance: The Estate of Jimmy and Rosalynn Carter
Note: Published in "The Craftsmanship of Jimmy Carter", Jimmy Carter, 2018, pg. 44. Regarding this piece, he says "This chest, made in 1996 is in our bedroom and is used mostly for storing blankets during the summer. There are a lot of dovetails, which I always cut the old-fashioned way, with saw and chisel. I gave a duplicate to The Carter Center in 1998."
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The Estate of Jimmy and Rosalynn Carter
minor wear overall
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