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Watercolor Fraktur: Graduation Certificate Of Richard Finley, John Van Minian (active, 1805-1842), Salem county, Pennsneck Township, New Jersey, 1815
Estimate
4,000 - 6,000 USD
bidding is closed
Description
- Richard Finley
- Watercolor on paper
- 9 1/2 by 7 1/2 in.
- Salem County, Pennsneck Township, New Jersey
Inscribed Whereas Richard Finley...is a son of David...and Ruth Finley...He was born in pennsneck township Salem...County State of new Jersey on the 15 day of December...in the year of our lord 1815. persue thy earthly career with heavenly fortitude.
Exhibited
Newark, New Jersey, The Newark Museum Association, Paint, Paper & Thread, January 31 - April 12, 1970;
Traveling Exhibition, Small Folk: A Celebration of Childhood in America, New York, Museum of American Folk Art, New York Historical Society; St. Louis, Missouri, First Street Forum; Tokyo, Japan, The Ginza Gallery; Osaka, Japan, The Hankyu Gallery, December 11, 1980 - July 1981, no. 189;
Summit, New Jersey, Summit Art Center, The World of the Child in 19th Century America, December 6, 1981 - January 17, 1982.
Traveling Exhibition, Small Folk: A Celebration of Childhood in America, New York, Museum of American Folk Art, New York Historical Society; St. Louis, Missouri, First Street Forum; Tokyo, Japan, The Ginza Gallery; Osaka, Japan, The Hankyu Gallery, December 11, 1980 - July 1981, no. 189;
Summit, New Jersey, Summit Art Center, The World of the Child in 19th Century America, December 6, 1981 - January 17, 1982.
Literature
Sandra Brandt and Elissa Cushman, Small Folk: A Celebration of Childhood in America, (New York: E.P. Dutton, 1980), p. 110, no. 189.
Condition
With stains and discoloration. Glued down to a paper backing. Loss u.r corner.
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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.