Things to Do
Things to Do

Jimmy Carter painting brings $750,000 during record-setting auction

By Shelia Poole
June 27, 2016

An oil painting of crabapple blossoms by former President Jimmy Carter received the highest bid of $750,000 during a record-setting auction during this year's Carter Center Weekend in Annapolis.

The event, which benefits the center’s global work , raised $3,724,000 — more than twice the amount raised at any previous auction.

The 150 items in this year’s silent and live auction included fine art, vacations, presidential memorabilia, autographed guitars and sports souvenirs.

Other items that drew top bids in this year’s auction included:

  • Farm table with six chairs handcrafted by Carter and other artists, $600,000
  • Signed photograph of five U.S. presidents, $285,000

  • John F. Mello handmade guitar, $70,000
  • Hawaiian paradise vacation, $55,500
  • Two Jerome Lawrence original paintings, $52,500 each

Related:

Jimmy and Rosalynn Carter celebrate 70th anniversary

ExploreJimmy Carter’s work brings well wishes from around the world

Artist Jerome Lawrence says he is always evolving

About the Author

Shelia has worked at The Atlanta Journal-Constitution for more than 30 years. Previously, she worked at The Lexington Herald-Leader and The Louisville Defender. Her beat is a bit of a mixed bag that includes religion and spirituality, culture and trends, race and aging. She earned degrees from Spelman College and Northwestern University.

Follow Shelia Poole on twitter
More Stories

Keep Reading

Jennifer "Jenny" Levison, left, and Mitchell Anderson reviewing the script for "Love Letters." (Photo by Courtenay Collins)

Credit: (Photo by Courtenay Collins)

Mitchell Anderson, Jenny Levison share ‘Love Letters’ to food, art, each other

Mitchell Anderson and Jennifer Levison write "Love Letters" to food, art and each other in drama at Synchronicity Theatre.

Review: Elizabeth Lide at whitespace opens a rich, singular attic of the mind

“Oddments of the Lean State,” Elizabeth Lide’s site-specific, full-gallery installation on view at whitespace through April 19, is as rich and singular as its title.

Pollinator Art Space at Goat Farm: small space for big ideas

Located at the Goat Farm, Pollinator Art Space is a home for Atlanta artists to show new work that is either installation or experimentation focused.

The Latest

“Oddments of the Lean State,” Elizabeth Lide’s site-specific, full-gallery installation, is on view at whitespace gallery in Atlanta through April 19. (Courtesy of Whitespace)

Credit: (Courtesy of Whitespace)

Review: Elizabeth Lide at whitespace opens a rich, singular attic of the mind

Mitchell Anderson, Jenny Levison share ‘Love Letters’ to food, art, each other

It’s panda-monium: Atlantans form 50,000-person queue for tickets to Panda Fest

Featured

People join a rally in support for U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention employees on Tuesday afternoon, April 1, 2025, at the Atlanta headquarters after federal cuts triggered significant layoffs. (Photo: Jenni Girtman for The Atlanta Journal-Constitution)

Credit: Jenni Girtman

Mass layoffs underway at Atlanta-based CDC

Public health experts say the CDC cuts could represent generational damage to health research and the elimination of infectious diseases.

Falcons owner Arthur Blank discusses his hourlong phone call with Kirk Cousins

“I had a long and impactful conversation with him,” the Atlanta Falcons owner said at the NFL annual meeting on Tuesday.

Atlanta rapper Young Scooter died after cutting leg on wood fence, medical examiner says

New details still have investigators asking questions about the death of the rapper, who police say died after falling while running from officers responding to a 911 call.