Sold for:
$3,744
$3,744
Johann Heinrich Otto(active, 1762-1797) , Lancaster and Northumberland Counties, Pennsylvania watercolor and ink on paper "The Great Comet", dated 1769, with central script flanked by potted intricate floral trees, birds, cartouche with angel and a red star trail, at the bottom, 13" x 16 1/4". For a similar example, see Shelley, Illuminated Manuscripts , plate 65.
Auctioneer:
Pook & Pook
Date:
2008-10-24