- 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.
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.
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.