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Sat, Jan 15, 2011 09:00AM EST
Lot 278

Vibrant Pennsylvania watercolor and ink on paper f

Estimate: $8,000 - $12,000
Sold for
$10,665
Sold Price includes BP

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Vibrant Pennsylvania watercolor and ink on paper fraktur birth record for Elisabeth Behr, born April 9, 1782 to Philip and Elisabeth Behr of Lancaster County dated twice 1802, with central heart enclosing script with cross hatched and scalloped border flanked by elaborate potted floral trees surmounted by birds and fish with spotted faces and teeth in red, black, and yellow, 13" x 15 1/2".

Condition

Allover toning. A couple small losses to black ink along right edge. Overall excellent condition for a fraktur. No creases. Good color. Not laid down. No additional photographs available for this lot.