Lot 896
  • 896

GROUP OF FOUR PRINTED AND WATERCOLOR FRAKTURS, PENNSYLVANIA, 19TH CENTURY

Estimate
1,600 - 2,200 USD
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Description

  • watercolor
  • The largest 12 1/4 in. by 15 in.
Including a printed and watercolor geburts und taufschien concerning the birth of a daughter to Peter and Anna Maria Klein, by Frederich Krebs, 1808; a birth and baptismal letter for Elizabeth Lanz of Exetor Township, Pennsylvania; a watercolor and ink geburts und taufschien for Daniel Bos with stamped declaration, New Bethel Church, Lynn Township, Pennsylvani; and a birth and baptismal letter by Martin Brechall, circa 1810, Northampton County, Pennsylvania. 4 pieces.

Provenance

The first: Abington Antiques, Abington, Pennsylvania.
The fourth: Abington Antiques, Abington, Pennsylvania.

Condition

The first: Fair amount of staining. Some colors have run. There are several tears and losses on the edges. In re-purposed English frame. The second: Stain on the right side and discoloration. Third: Some staining, foxing, tears, and fading commensurate with age. Fourth: Some fading and loss of pigment.
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.