American & Southern Featuring Jefferson Foundation Deaccessions | May 20, 2026
Wed, May 20, 2026 10:00AM EDT
Live Auction
Lot 144
Important MESDA Documented North Carolina Federal Figured Walnut Sideboard
Estimate: $5,000 - $10,000
Sold for
$3,000
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 |
attributed to Mecklenburg County, first quarter 19th century, three deep drawers, unusual swelled and reeded square tapered legs, poplar and yellow pine secondaries, 46-1/2 x 66 x 24-1/2 in.
Provenance: By descent in the Graham family of Mecklenberg and Lincoln Counties; Colonial Cottage Antiques, Edenton, North Carolina (accompanied by copy of research, no receipt); Private Collection, Virginia Beach
Note: MESDA photo number S-5638. Per Colonial Cottage Antiques this sideboard was made for General Joseph Graham, an officer in the Continental Army, and later owner of the Vesuvius Foundry in Lincoln County. It was inherited by Graham's son, William Alexander Graham, who was Governor of North Carolina from 1845-1849. It continued to descend in the family until 1980, and went to market in 1982.
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By descent in the Graham family of Mecklenberg and Lincoln Counties; Colonial Cottage Antiques, Edenton, North Carolina (accompanied by copy of research, no receipt); Private Collection, Virginia Beach
Good integrity overall, later brasses, top reset and with warping correction at underside, veneer with scattered cracks and patches, drawers with strip patches to top of facings possibly as made, legs with scattered edge losses, drawer bottoms likely had interior paper liners at some point (pest damage), old surface with typical wear and sun fading Note - Brunk Auctions makes every effort to offer accurate and thorough information, but encourages prospective bidders to inspect items in person whenever possible. Condition statements are provided as a courtesy for general guidance and should not be considered complete or definitive. They do not represent a warranty or assumption of liability by Brunk Auctions. Certain condition issues may not be specifically noted in the report but may be visible in the accompanying photographs, which are considered part of the overall condition report. Please refer to our Terms of Sale for complete information and contact us for additional photos or information as needed.
