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Rare Watercolor Fraktur: Birth Announcement of Catherine Lehu, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, 1819
Estimate
5,000 - 7,000 USD
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Description
- Rare Watercolor Fraktur
- wood, watercolor
- 8 by 6 in.
in a period, grain-painted frame. text translation, Catherine Lehu was born on April 22, 1819 to Joseph and Elizabeth Lehu.
Provenance
Peter Tillou, Connecticut.
Condition
Even toning, some ink burn, some flaking to the paint (mostly in the leaves), minor water damage (along bottom margin), spots and chips along upper margin. Period frame: 10 3/4 by 8 3/4 inches.
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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.