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Lot 374

John Van Minian, Baltimore County Artist(active 18

Estimate: $1,500 - $2,500
Sold for
$2,574
Sold Price includes BP

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John Van Minian, Baltimore County Artist(active 1805-1842), Berks County, Pennsylvania or Baltimore County, Maryland watercolor and ink on paper fraktur drawing with central archway enclosing masonic symbols and stylized trees flanked by 2 women in bold striped dresses carrying flowers and surmounted by sun faces, all within a striped and diamond border, 9 3/4" x 7 1/4". For similar examples, see Shelley Illuminated Manuscripts, plate 293; and Pook & Pook, Inc., February, 2003, lot 111.

Condition

Not examined out of frame. Sporadic losses around edges. Sporadic water staining.