Johann Heinrich Otto(active, 1762-1797), Lancaster and Northumberland Counties, Pennsylvania watercolor and ink on paper ''The Great Comet'', dated 1769, with central script flanked by potted intricate floral trees, birds, cartouche with angel and a red star trail, at the bottom, 13'' x 16 1/4''. For a similar example, see Shelley, Illuminated Manuscripts, plate 65.
Condition report
Vertical and horizontal creases. Allover light taning and foxing. Not examined out of frame.
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October 24th&25th, 2008 - Machmer Collection
7:00 AM PT - Oct 24th, 2008
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Pook & Pook, Inc.
463 East Lancaster Ave.
Downingtown, PA 19335
Downingtown, PA 19335
