Sold for:
$1,955

H. W. Villee(Lancaster, Pennsylvania, early/mid 19th century) - Printed religious text of the paths to heaven and hell, hand colored on laid paper, depicting the stages of life with colorful figures, buildings, and angels, 13" x 15". Text printed in Lancaster was uncommon as most were printed in either Ephrata or Reading. For similar examples by Peters, see The Pennsylvania German Collection of the Philadelphia Museum of Art by Beatrice Garvan, pg. 317 and 318.


Pook & Pook

Auctioneer:
Pook & Pook

Date:
2004-10-08