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Watercolor Fraktur Birth Letter for Maria Cathrina Ache, Dated 1786, Pennsylvania, attributed to Samuel Musselman
Estimate
5,000 - 7,000 USD
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Description
- Attributed to Samuel Musselman
- Fraktur Birth Letter for Maria Cathrina Ache I.C., dated 1786
- watercolor, pen and ink on paper
- 8 by 12 inches
With paired flying angels spotted rosy cheeks holding a heart with paired hearts and climbing floral vines.
Provenance
Sotheby's New York, The Fred Wichmann Collection of Pennsylvania-German Folk Art, June 9, 1983, Sale 5079, lot 38, cover illustration.
Condition
Appears to be glued down on the corners, some abrasion in the areas with black ink; lined.
In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective qualified opinion.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.
In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective qualified opinion.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.