$2,250
Watercolor Fraktur Birth Announcement for Abraham Hay, Forks Township, Northampton County, Pennsylvania, signed "Godfrey Baumgard, 1827," designed as a rectangular reserve flanked by figures in red coats and surmounted by initials within a floral vine and perched birds, and similar vine below, (toning, minor fading, tears and evidence of repair), 12 1/4 x 15 1/4 in. , in a period tulip-carved frame. Estimate $1,500-2,500 Sheet has been backed with tissue to secure two vertical separations. The separations have small areas of paper restoration and associated in-painting. Tissue backing also secures scattered short edge splits/tears. Minor discoloration primarily through the vertical center. Items may have wear and tear, imperfections, or the effects of aging. Any condition statement given, as a courtesy to a client, is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Skinner shall have no responsibility for any error or omission.
Auctioneer:
Skinner
Date:
2020-08-03
