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GROUP OF FOUR FRAKTURS, PENNSYLVANIA, 18TH AND 19TH CENTURY
Estimate
2,500 - 3,500 USD
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Description
- The largest 13 in. by 15 1/2 in.
Including a watercolor and ink birth and baptismal letter for Catharina Fetterolf of Lina Township, Pennsylvania, signed Martin Brechall lower right, dated 1812; a watercolor birth and baptismal letter for Katharina, Northampton County, Pennsylvania, attributed to the Blousey Angel Artist, dated April 1813; a watercolor birth and baptismal letter for Chatarina of Columbia County, Pennsylvania, American School, 1826 and a watercolor birth and baptismal letter dated 1792. 4 pieces.
Provenance
The second: Freeman Auctions, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, October 30, 1984, lot 322.
The third: Chris Machmer Antiques, Annville, Pennsylvania.
The fourth: Philip Bradley, Downingtown, Pennsylvania.
The third: Chris Machmer Antiques, Annville, Pennsylvania.
The fourth: Philip Bradley, Downingtown, Pennsylvania.
Condition
The first: Somewhat discolored and faded with small tears and losses at the edge; The second: Creases overall and some staring along the edges. In good condition overall. In reproduction painted frame; The third: Fair amount of staining. Some colors have run. Several tears and losses on the edge. In modern grain-painted frame. The fourth: Contact department for condition.
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.