Americana featuring the Estate of Jimmy and Rosalynn Carter | February 25, 2026
Wed, Feb 25, 2026 10:00AM EST
Live Auction
Lot 880
Impressive Classical Meeks Attrib. Stenciled and Gilt Mahogany Secretary Bookcase
Estimate: $8,000 - $12,000
Sold for
$20,000
Sold Price excludes BP
Bid Increments
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| $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 |
New York, mid 19th century, three pieces, glazed two door bookcase with ebonized and parcel gilt flanking columns, base with three short drawers over a fitted drawer with divided writing interior above long drawer above two door cabinet flanked with ebonized columns, paw feet with bold giltwood cornucopia brackets, stenciled decoration throughout, faint pencil marks to drawer undersides, later inscription to drawer underside reads "Restored by Harry? Jones Nov '91", 102 x 46-1/4 x 26 in.
Provenance: Deanne Levison American Antiques, Atlanta, Georgia; An Important Atlanta Private Collection
Note: Very closely related example at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, illustrated in "19th Century American Furniture and Other Decorative Arts" (1970), figure 70.
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Deanne Levison American Antiques, Atlanta, Georgia; An Important Atlanta Private Collection
rich patina to surface and some ink stains, retouching to gilding, proper left glazed door with restoration near hinge, secretary section with scattered restoration most visible being cracks to top and door corners, ebonized capitals paint is likely later, front feet with later brass casters, top of proper left column capital to base repaired with later paint, paw feet likely reattached and resurfaced, later pulls throughout 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.
