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Lot 2312

Franz de Merlier (American/Belgian 1878-1974), oil on canvas life-sized wall mural

Estimate: $300 - $600
Sold for
$196.80
Sold Price includes BP

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Franz de Merlier (American/Belgian 1878-1974), oil on canvas life-sized wall mural depicting Conrad Weiser and Native Americans in Philadelphia, part of a 1947 series of historic 17th and 18th century Pennsylvania scenes painted for the Boys Department of the Reading, Pennsylvania YMCA, 6'4 1/2'' x 7'11 1/2''. Provenance: Acquired directly from the Reading YMCA.

Condition

Canvas detached from wall with hot wax for 1980 professional restoration, currently with small areas of peeling and chips, cracks, tears to canvas at top, frayed edges, discoloration largely concentrated at bottom, and bowed stretcher.