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Lot 404
Anthony Rehm (Montgomery and Bucks County, Pennsyl
Estimate: $30,000 - $50,000
Sold for
$77,025
Sold Price includes BP
Bid Increments
| Price | Bid Increment |
|---|---|
| $0 | $25 |
| $500 | $50 |
| $1,000 | $100 |
| $2,000 | $200 |
| $5,000 | $500 |
| $10,000 | $1,000 |
| $20,000 | $2,000 |
| $50,000 | $5,000 |
| $100,000 | $10,000 |
| $200,000 | $20,000 |
| $500,000 | $50,000 |
Anthony Rehm (Montgomery and Bucks County, Pennsylvania, active 1804-1826), vibrant Montgomery County, Pennsylvania watercolor and ink on paper birth certificate, 1821 for Durck Adams Groff, b. 1821, with profuse intricate decorations of a bird feeding her young, snake, face, tulip trees arising from checkerboard hearts, vines, and block and cross hatched borders, each decoration surrounded by pinpricks, signed lower right Anthony Rehm, March 20, 1824, in wonderful untouched condition, 12 1/2" x 15 1/2", together with a photo, purportedly one of the Groff family. For further information, see Amsler Bucks County Fraktur, pgs. 242-243 and Moyer Fraktur Writings and Folk Art Drawings, pg. 232.
Very vibrant and crisp. Four very minor edge tears. Minor stains. Overall excellent condition. Unframed.
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