Christian Mertel(Dauphin County, Pennsylvania, 1739-1802), Hanover Township ink and watercolor fraktur dated 1787 for Henrich Gehug with central panel enclosing script and floral vine, surrounded by an angel head, bold castles, and recumbent lions with human faces, 13'' x 16''. For a similar example, see Pennsylvania German Fraktur of Free Library of Philadelphia, plate 46.
Condition report
Losses with restorations along edges. Largest 5" x 3/4" to green building on right edge. Center crease with sporadic small losses. Few restorations within green houses. Sporadic small stains. Not examined out of frame.
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Auction details
October 24th&25th, 2008 - Machmer Collection
7:00 AM PT - Oct 25th, 2008
offered by
Pook & Pook, Inc.
463 East Lancaster Ave.
Downingtown, PA 19335
Downingtown, PA 19335
