
LANCASTER, PENNSYLVANIA FOLK ART FRAKTUR BIRTH AND
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LANCASTER, PENNSYLVANIA FOLK ART FRAKTUR BIRTH AND BAPTISMAL CERTIFICATE, watercolor and ink on paper, roughly translates as "Susanne Maria Dressler / Born / 3rd Day of June / 1756 / May Jesus enfold thy soul / within his gaping soul! / Lancaster / 3rd Day of June / 1760", no signature located. Housed under glass in a figured tiger maple frame. 1760. 4 1/8" x 6 1/2" sight, 7 1/4" x 9 1/2" OA.
Fraktur fair as-found, laid down on card stock with toning, foxing, fold lines, small tears, and losses at corners. Not examined out of frame.
Provenance: From a Pittsburgh, PA area private collection.
Fraktur fair as-found, laid down on card stock with toning, foxing, fold lines, small tears, and losses at corners. Not examined out of frame.
Provenance: From a Pittsburgh, PA area private collection.
Condition
Fraktur fair as-found, laid down on card stock with toning, foxing, fold lines, small tears, and losses at corners. Not examined out of frame.
Buyer's Premium
- 24.5%
LANCASTER, PENNSYLVANIA FOLK ART FRAKTUR BIRTH AND
Estimate $100 - $200
Nov 11, 2017
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Ships from Mt. Crawford, VA, United States


1325: LANCASTER, PENNSYLVANIA FOLK ART FRAKTUR BIRTH AND
Sold for $850
•31 BidsEst. $100 - $200•Starting Price $50
Americana & Fine Antiques Auction Day 2Nov 11, 2017 9:30 AM ESTBuyer's Premium 24.5%
Lot 1325 Details
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LANCASTER, PENNSYLVANIA FOLK ART FRAKTUR BIRTH AND BAPTISMAL CERTIFICATE, watercolor and ink on paper, roughly translates as "Susanne Maria Dressler / Born / 3rd Day of June / 1756 / May Jesus enfold thy soul / within his gaping soul! / Lancaster / 3rd Day of June / 1760", no signature located. Housed under glass in a figured tiger maple frame. 1760. 4 1/8" x 6 1/2" sight, 7 1/4" x 9 1/2" OA.
Fraktur fair as-found, laid down on card stock with toning, foxing, fold lines, small tears, and losses at corners. Not examined out of frame.
Provenance: From a Pittsburgh, PA area private collection.
Fraktur fair as-found, laid down on card stock with toning, foxing, fold lines, small tears, and losses at corners. Not examined out of frame.
Provenance: From a Pittsburgh, PA area private collection.
Condition
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Fraktur fair as-found, laid down on card stock with toning, foxing, fold lines, small tears, and losses at corners. Not examined out of frame.
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Jeffrey S. Evans & Associates
540.434.39392177 Green Valley Lane
Mt. Crawford, VA 22841
USA
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