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The Collection of Richard & Joane Smith

Sat, Oct 30, 2010 09:00AM EDT
Lot 89

Christian Mertel (Southeastern Pennsylvania, 1739-

Estimate: $10,000 - $15,000
Sold for
$23,700
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
Christian Mertel (Southeastern Pennsylvania, 1739-1802), Dauphin County ink and watercolor fraktur dated 1793 with central script flanked by rampant unicorns and tulip vines below a heart and two crowned lions, retaining a period faux bird's-eye maple decorated frame, 12" x 15 1/2".

Condition

Losses to black, especially the chains. Two 3" tears to left and right side. A few other small losses including a small loss to the body of the left unicorn. Period painted frame.