Americana featuring the Estate of Jimmy and Rosalynn Carter | February 25, 2026
Wed, Feb 25, 2026 10:00AM EST
Live Auction
Lot 794
Portrait of Mary Ellen Clarke Gordon, Millford Plantation
Estimate: $2,000 - $4,000
Sold for
$2,000
Sold Price excludes BP
Bid Increments
| Price | Bid Increment |
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| $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 |
Provenance: By direct descent of Governor John Lawrence Manning and Sally Bland Clarke Manning, Millford Plantation, South Carolina
(American, 19th century)
Seated in a South Carolina Landscape, unsigned, oil on canvas, 30 x 25 in.; very fine ornate period carved gilt wood frame, 39 x 34 x 4 in.
gilt wood and composition frame, 39-1/4 x 34-1/2 x 5-1/4 in.
Accompanied by a daguerreotype of the sitter. Mary Ellen Clarke Gordon was the sister of Sally Bland Clarke Manning, wife of South Carolina Governor John Laurence Manning, who governed from 1854-1856. With prayer book of Mary Good Clarke.
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By direct descent of Governor John Lawrence Manning and Sally Bland Clarke Manning, Millford Plantation, South Carolina
wax lined, crackle, cupping, retouch, surface dirt； frame with wear and abrasions, losses, resurfaced； book with wear and losses to leather, front board detached, rear board beginning at head and tail of rear hinge, free fly papers partially adhered to pastedowns, text block toned and foxed throughout, tear and loss along top edge of index at rear 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.
