Americana featuring the Estate of Jimmy and Rosalynn Carter | February 25, 2026
Wed, Feb 25, 2026 10:00AM EST
Live Auction
Lot 819
Philadelphia Chippendale Walnut Dressing Table
Estimate: $3,000 - $5,000
Sold for
$4,750
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 |
18th century, poplar and white cedar secondary woods, shaped apron, shell carved knees with scrolled returns, trifid feet, original brasses; two notes to drawer interiors, the first reads "This chest belonged to cousin Betsy Griggitts who brought it to grandmother Frances Montgomery Lewis. As a little girl my grandmother kept her night gown, night cap in this drawer. It is probably considerably older than 150 years old. Jan 17, 1876"; the second reads "This lowboy is the property of my daughter Frances Penington Lampe and was given to her by me in April 1932. Nanci M. Lampe."; central drawer also with "R-63", 30-1/4 x 34 x 21-1/4 in.
Provenance: Freeman's, April 16, 2005, lot 31, sold for $15,000; Philip H. Bradley Co. Antiques, July 15, 2012 (with copy of receipt); Private Georgia Collection
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Freeman's, April 16, 2005, lot 31, sold for $15,000; Philip H. Bradley Co. Antiques, July 15, 2012 (with copy of receipt); Private Georgia Collection
top reset, each side with shrinkage split, (assessment from Philip Bradley Co. Antiques available) 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.
