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Matt Ledbetter started his Auction Career when he was 5 years old. Buying Pottery out of basements with his father, a Legendary door knock picker. Matt attained a North Carolina Auctioneer License in 2006 but held off opening an auction house until January of 2020. Instead, he opened a folk art gallery where a quarterly event is held that focuses on offering premium folk art collections at auction. We work for our sellers in that we travel and pick up consignments, bring them to the gallery and display, advertise, and work hard to get these items into the hands of end users. For the buyer we strive to always have authentic material only taking in quality items with pure provenance. I am always accessible through phone or text at 336.524.1077 - Matt Ledbetter *** Note About Shipping *** I AM AN AUCTIONEER NOT A SHIPPING COMPANY. HOWEVER.... to combat the high prices charged by 3rd party shippers and to keep our customers happy we DO OFFER IN HOUSE SHIPPING. DO NOT GET LOUD with us on shipping times. After each auction we have the job of packing and shipping over 450 fragile items. WE PACK ON AVERAGE 80 to 100 boxes a week. DO THE MATH and you will see that it takes 5 - 6 weeks to complete an auctions worth of shipping. Once an invoice is paid we will pack it up and fedex label and you will recieve a shipping invoice. THIS INVOICE WILL HAVE A FEDEX TRACKING NUMBER ON IT. After you pay that invoice your package will be taken to the Fedex Drop Off. Shipping Steps 1) pay your live auctioneers invoice. 2) after your invoice registers paid, we will stamp it and send to the packing room where its boxed and fedexed labled. 3) you will be emailed a shipping invoice, once that is paid it will be taken to fedex drop off ****** WE ONLY PACK ITEMS 33" or less that don't weigh a lot. if you have furniture or large paintings/items they need to be picked up *** PICKUP TIMES ARE BY APPOINTMENT ONLY mon - thur 9:30 to 3 anyone picking up that isn't listed on the LiveAuctioneers invoice must provide a printed paid invoice. If you send someone to pick up and they don't have printed paperwork your items will not be released.
 
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Gibsonville, NC 27249
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Upcoming Auctions from Ledbetter Folk Art Auction

Marvin Bailey Eye Ball Jug "Red Eye"
SL Jones Carved HeadBenny Carter Little New York
Starts on: Jun 10, 2023 10:00 AM EDT
Gibsonville, NC, US

Bidder Reviews for Ledbetter Folk Art Auction (223)

4.6 out of 5.0 Stars

8 Latest Top ReviewsSee All

Paul
Warminster, PA

May 18, 2023
I am pleased with every aspect with Ledbetter
Great experience. The item was rare. Special attention to safe packing. I would recommend Ledbetter to anyone and look forward to future auctions.
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American Carved Liberty Head ca. 1780 - 1810

Cathy
Haverhill, MA

May 15, 2023
Ledbetter Love
Ledbetter is a great business, professional, excellent customer service and shipping.
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PRIMITIVE SMALL WOODEN CHURCH BANK

Eva
Spindale, NC

May 08, 2023
Nice
Very nice people to deal with
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WALTER FLEMING  SQUATTY FACE JUG

paul
Columbia Station, OH

May 08, 2023
Very easy purchase
Shipping was done in house, was fast, and was reasonable. Very pleasant employees I dealt with both times. Items were as pictured.
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Antique Victorian Door Knob Antique Hardware

Claire
Longview, TX

May 07, 2023
One of the best auction houses for American folk art
Ledbetter always has an outstanding selection of folk art in every auction. I especially appreciate that they typically offer a nice selection of North Carolina and southern ceramic artwork. One of the best features of the house, though, is that they do the shipping, so a buyer does not have to contact a shipper and arrange for pick-up and shipping of items. Their shipping charges are reasonable and items are well packed. Plus, they are prompt. And if you ever have to speak with anyone there, you will find helpful, friendly staff.
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ROUND WEDDING BASKET WITH LID

Linda
Keswick, VA

May 06, 2023
Ledbetter was concerned with my satisfaction
I won a small, brass lamp base for approx. $7.00 and asked Ledbetter to package the item and have it shipped to me. Though the lamp base is small, it is heavy and after packaging my item it was determined that the shipping was going to cost 3 times the the cost of the lamp base. A representative called me and asked if I'd like to make other arrangements. I chose to ship with them, but was very impressed that they were concerned about my overall satisfaction.
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FEDERALIST ROUND BRASS LAMP BASE

Mark
Marietta, GA

Mar 29, 2023
Bark worse than the bite:)
Item accurately described and photographed. Despite dire warnings from the auction house about how long it would take to pack and ship items, this actually arrived rather quickly (albeit without warning). The shipping cost was reasonable (for an auction house). I would participate again in Ledbetter auctions.
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Karl Appel watercolor & pen on paper

Jeffrey
Gatlinburg, TN

Mar 25, 2023
PROFESSIONAL
I've purchased from Ledbetter many times now. They have always answered any questions and their shipping department is very professional. I never hesitate to deal with them.
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Flagg and Homar Bowl

Past Auctions from Ledbetter Folk Art Auction

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Edgar Tolson Carved Wood Adam and Eve
Purvis Young (1943 - 2010)Marvin Bailey (B1961-) Eyeball Jug

Oct 8 - Folk Art Quarterly

Oct 08, 2022 8:00 PM EDT
United StatesGibsonville, NC, US
Auction Ended
Albert Hodge Monumental Classic Triple Face Jug Pottery Catawba Valley NC
Lanier Meaders Face Jug GA Folk Pottery18kt Diamond and Ruby Ring - 7.8 grams

Sept 17 - Folk Pottery / Estate Jewelry

Sep 17, 2022 5:17 PM EDT
United StatesGibsonville, NC, US
Auction Ended
JEAN-MICHEL BASQUIAT (1960 - 1988)
CLAUDE MONET (1840 - 1926)PABLO PICASSO (1881 - 1973)

LEDBETTER FINE ART AUCTION

Sep 16, 2022 6:04 PM EDT
United StatesGibsonville, NC, US
Auction Ended
Light Blue French Enamelware Churn
Bright Blue Enamelware Goose Neck "Biggin" CoffeeBright Blue Enamelware Cream Pail with Lid

Sept 15 - Enamelware Collection / Toys

Sep 15, 2022 5:36 PM EDT
United StatesGibsonville, NC, US
Auction Ended
Benny Carter Master Piece Painting (1943 - 2014) 30"x40.5"
Richard BurnsideHerbert Freeman

The Ron Causey Jr. Self Taught Art Collection

Aug 27, 2022 5:43 PM EDT
United StatesGibsonville, NC, US
Auction Ended
RODNEY LEFTWICH CORN MOUTH FACE JUG NC POTTERY
Sam Ezell Folk Art Painting (indian)NORTH CAROLINA ANTIQUE QUILT

Ledbetter Folk Pottery and Folk Art

Jul 29, 2022 3:21 PM EDT
United StatesGibsonville, NC, US
Auction Ended
PETER LENZO POTTERY TRANSITIONAL MONKEY FACE JUG EARLIER 2000's
Jimmy Lee Sudduth Folk Art PaintingROGER CORN POTTERY WILD BOAR LULA GA RARE WHITE GLAZE

LEDBETTER FOLK ART: JULY 9

Jul 09, 2022 4:42 PM EDT
United StatesGibsonville, NC, US
Auction Ended
THORNTON DIAL (1928 - 2016)
JAMES "SON FORD" THOMAS (1926 - 1993)PURVIS YOUNG (1943 - 2010)

LEDBETTER JUNE 18 FOLK ART EVENT

Jun 18, 2022 8:58 PM EDT
United StatesGibsonville, NC, US
Auction Ended
DAVE DRAKE EDGEFIELD SC JAR SIGNED LM
ABRAM JAR (ENSLAVED AFRICAN AMERICAN POTTER) LEWIS MILES DAVE DRAKEJIMMY LEE SUDDUTH (1910 - 2007)

LEDBETTER Southern Pottery | Folk Art Event

May 14, 2022 8:49 PM EDT
United StatesGibsonville, NC, US
Auction Ended
LANIER MEADERS CLAY TOOTH WITCH NOSE FACE JUG
ERIC CUNNINGHAM FOLK ART PAINTINGBENNY CARTER (1943 - 2014) MASTER PIECE PAINTING

LEDBETTER FOLK ART | FOLK POTTERY APRIL 16

Apr 16, 2022 6:57 PM EDT
United StatesGibsonville, NC, US
Auction Ended
SAM DOYLE (1906 - 1985)
EDGAR TOLSON (1904 - 1984)VOLLIS SIMPSON (1919 - 2013) whirligig

Rick & Barbara Moeller Folk Art Collection

Mar 19, 2022 8:52 PM EDT
United StatesGibsonville, NC, US
Auction Ended
Sam Ezell Folk Art Painting (flower basket)
Ernie Richardson Folk Art Carved HeadErnie Richardson Folk Art Carved Tobacco Store Indian

Bill Jones Folk Art Collection Day2

Feb 26, 2022 4:22 PM EST
United StatesGibsonville, NC, US
Auction Ended
Benny Carter Noah's Ark Painting Number 25
Ernie Richardson Carved HeadCarrie Graves Ink on Paper

The Bill Jones Folk Art Collection Day 1

Feb 25, 2022 5:24 PM EST
United StatesGibsonville, NC, US
Auction Ended
Steve Abee Face Jug
Steve Abee #1 Pottery DevilCharles Lisk Face Jug Miniature Wig Stand

Southern Folk Pottery Event: Friday Jan. 21

Jan 21, 2022 4:55 PM EST
United StatesGibsonville, NC, US
Auction Ended
Folk Art Carved Man Seating
Thornton Dial Ink and Paint on Artist PaperJim Simmons Folk Art Lamp

Ledbetter Folk Art Event December 2021

Dec 11, 2021 9:05 PM EST
United StatesGibsonville, NC, US
Auction Ended
Monumental Charlie Brown Face Jug
Monumental Charlie Brown RoosterClint Alderman Monumental size 20 gallon Face jug

Barry Tancer Folk Pottery Collection - part 1

Nov 27, 2021 3:33 PM EST
United StatesGibsonville, NC, US
Auction Ended
ML Owens Tea Pot LARGE
Folk Art Cane Leg in Hand6 tin Pie Safe

Oct 29th Estate Auction (Online Only)

Oct 29, 2021 4:32 PM EDT
United StatesGibsonville, NC, US
Auction Ended
Thornton Dial Nude Painting (With PROVENANCE)
Purvis Young Painting on PywoodAB THE FLAGMAN Large American Flag 51" x 36.5"

Ledbetter Folk Art Event

Sep 18, 2021 9:07 PM EDT
United StatesGibsonville, NC, US
Auction Ended
Benny Carter Folk Art Painting
Benny Carter Folk Art Painting (canvas)Arbon Lane Folk Art Painting (jazz singers)

Ledbetter Folk Art: Pottery and Benny Carter

Jul 10, 2021 4:38 PM EDT
United StatesGibsonville, NC, US
Auction Ended
Jiimmy Lee Sudduth on wood board  "Cher"
Richard Burnside EarlyThornton Dial  on Handmade paper

Ledbetter Day 2: Outsider, Self Taught Art

Jun 12, 2021 10:20 PM EDT
United StatesGibsonville, NC, US
Auction Ended
South Carolina Yellow Pine Huntboard
Marble Bust of Venus circa 1850Shenandoah Valley Blue Decorated Salt Glazed Rundlet

Friday North Carolina Pottery & Americana

Jun 11, 2021 3:38 PM EDT
United StatesGibsonville, NC, US
Auction Ended
Purvis Young (1943-2010) American Outsider Folk Art 46"
North Carolina Tapered Leg 8 tin pie safeLanier Meaders Rock Tooth Face Jug

Ledbetter Folk Art & Americana Auction #3

Mar 06, 2021 6:08 PM EST
United StatesGibsonville, NC, US
Auction Ended
Folk Art Cane Painted Bathing Beauties
19c. Folk Art AndironsBenny Carter Oil on Board Folk Art Painting

Ledbetter Folk Art & Americana Auction #2

Dec 12, 2020 6:46 PM EST
United StatesGibsonville, NC, US
Auction Ended
Isaac Lefevers signed 6 gallon jar
Shenandoah Valley Paint Decorated Blanket Chest dated 1Folk Art Painted Root Snake ca. 1920

Ledbetter Folk Art & Americana Auction #1

Jun 13, 2020 4:32 PM EDT
United StatesGibsonville, NC, US
Auction Ended
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