NEW YORK – Sotheby’s Concierge Auctions announced today that the reserve has been met and bidding has officially opened at $6.25M for one of Charleston’s most architecturally significant private residences, the historic ‘Nathaniel Ingraham House.’ The property will be auctioned in cooperation with Lisa Patterson, Ruthie Ravenel, and Middleton Rutledge of Daniel Ravenel Sotheby’s International Realty. Bidding will culminate live on 27 January as part of ‘Visions of America’—a week-long series celebrating art, luxury, and American craftsmanship—at Sotheby’s worldwide headquarters in the iconic Breuer building at 945 Madison Avenue in New York City.
Built on the city’s legendary High Battery, the museum-quality waterfront estate offers sweeping views across Charleston Harbor toward Fort Sumter from its prominent position within the historic downtown district.
“Historic properties of this caliber benefit from a sales platform that brings clarity, momentum, and global visibility to the market,” said Chad Roffers, CEO and Co-Founder of Sotheby’s Concierge Auctions. “When a property carries this level of architectural and historical importance, the way it’s presented matters—and placing the Nathaniel Ingraham House within the ‘Visions of America’ sale creates an experience that matches the stature of the home, allowing us to connect this extraordinary residence with qualified buyers through a transparent, competitive process in one of the most important cultural settings in the world.”…