Henry Young Paintings & Artwork for Sale | Henry Young Art Value Price Guide

Sep. 26, 2024
Reverend Henry Young, ink and watercolor fraktur
Est: $3,000 - $5,000
Reverend Henry Young (Southeastern Pennsylvania 1792-1861), Union County ink and watercolor fraktur birth certificate for Charles Row b. 1854, 9 1/2" x 6 3/4", frame - 16 1/2" x 13 1/2". Provenance: A Washington D.C. collection. Competitive in-house shipping is available for this lot.
Pook & Pook Inc.
May. 03, 2024
THE REVEREND HENRY YOUNG (1792-1861) BIRTH FRAKTUR.
Est: $1,500 - $2,500
THE REVEREND HENRY YOUNG (1792-1861) BIRTH FRAKTUR. American (Mifflin County, Pennsylvania). Watercolor and ink on paper birth certificate of the "hearts with birds and flowers" type by Reverend Henry Young, formerly known as The Centre County Artist (see The Rainbow, Quarterly of the Pennsylvania German Society Fall, 1977) documenting the 1829 birth, and with later death notation added. 10.5"h. 7.375"w. In an old flame-grain paint-decorated frame.
Amelia Jeffers
May. 03, 2024
THE REVEREND HENRY YOUNG (1792-1861) FRAKTUR.
Est: $3,000 - $5,000
THE REVEREND HENRY YOUNG (1792-1861) FRAKTUR. American (Mifflin County, Pennsylvania), circa 1820. Watercolor and ink on paper. The "man and woman with wine glass" type by Reverend Henry Young, formerly known as The Centre County Artist (see The Rainbow, Quarterly of the Pennsylvania German Society Fall, 1977). The woman with white dress dotted with rosebuds and red sash; the man with blue coat, yellow vest, and holding a wine glass. A candlestand between them with turned column and bordered with an eight-pointed star in each upper corner. Corner block frame, 13.75"h., 11.5"w. Sold Sotheby's (New York), Sale #1066, lot 298. Ex Rich & Susie Burmann (New Hampshire). See Young America: A Folf Art History by Lipman, Warren, Bishop, page 136 - Miss Frances Taylor, 1831.
Amelia Jeffers
May. 03, 2024
THE REVEREND HENRY YOUNG (1792-1861) BIRTH AND BAPTISMAL FRAKTUR.
Est: $4,000 - $8,000
THE REVEREND HENRY YOUNG (1792-1861) BIRTH AND BAPTISMAL FRAKTUR. American (Mifflin County, Pennsylvania), dated 1847. Ink and watercolor on paper birth certificate of the "single woman" type by Reverend Henry Young, formerly known as the Centre County Artist (see The Rainbow, Quarterly of the Pennsylvania German Society Fall, 1977). Vibrant depiction of a woman in red dress with hair comb, earrings, and basket. Standing side profile and holding a bouquet of flowers, flanked by birds, tulips, fanciful roses, and stars. Notation at the top reads: "Miss Mary Sibella Ort a daughter of Mr. Henry Ort and his wife Hannah born a Miller was born September 7, 1847 in Perry Township, Mifflin County State of Pennsylvania." 11.375"h. 8.75"w. Frame has good, original flame grain paint, 15"h. 11.75"w. Ex Bill Samaha (Ohio/Massachusetts). Sold at Garth's Auctions (Delaware, Ohio), November 26-27, 2004, retaining the label for The Tom & Carolyn Porter Auction.
Amelia Jeffers
Apr. 18, 2024
Reverend Henry Young, fraktur birth certificate
Est: $500 - $800
Reverend Henry Young (Pennsylvania 1792-1861), Lycoming County ink and watercolor fraktur birth certificate for Jacob Schwille, b. 1818, 9 3/4" x 7 1/2", frame - 12" x 10". Provenance: a Nevada estate. Competitive in-house shipping is available for this lot.
Pook & Pook Inc.
Sep. 21, 2023
Reverend Henry Young (1792-1861) A Fraktur: Birth and baptism record for Robert Middleswarth, Union Township
Est: $500 - $800
Reverend Henry Young (1792-1861) A Fraktur: Birth and baptism record for Robert Middleswarth, Union Township Watercolor and ink on paper, framed. (16 in. x 12 in.) Provenance Property of a New York collector. tape to top and upper sides of back to support board, discoloration, creases, some pigment loss, not laid down
Freeman's | Hindman
May. 02, 2023
Reverend Henry Young (1792-1861) A Fraktur: Birth and baptism record for Robert Middleswarth, Union Township
Est: $1,000 - $2,000
Reverend Henry Young (1792-1861) A Fraktur: Birth and baptism record for Robert Middleswarth, Union Township Watercolor and ink on paper, framed. (16 in. x 12 in.) Provenance Property of a New York collector. tape to top and upper sides of back to mat, discoloration, creases, some pigment loss, not laid down
Freeman's | Hindman
Mar. 25, 2023
Henry Young, Fraktur
Est: $5,000 - $7,000
(American, 1792-1861) Taufschein (birth certificate), possibly Lycoming County, Pennsylvania, circa 1827, inscriptions at top and bottom, watercolor and ink on paper, sheet 11 x 8 in.; original 19th century pine frame, 12-3/4 x 9-3/4 in. For a similar example see:Pook and Pook, Inc., April 20, 2013, Lot 04, sold for $18,960 Provenance: Private Collection, Middleburg, Virginia
Brunk Auctions
May. 21, 2021
Reverend Henry Young fraktur birth certificate
Est: $3,000 - $5,000
Reverend Henry Young (Southeastern Pennsylvania 1792-1858), Columbia County ink and watercolor fraktur birth certificate for William Wright, b. 1821, with a central drawing of an officer on horseback titled Northumberland Troop, 9 1/4" x 7 1/2". The Northumberland Troop fought in the Revolutionary war. It was raised in August, 1776 in Sunbury, Pennsylvania. Competitive In-House shipping is available for this lot.
Pook & Pook Inc.
Jan. 21, 2021
REVEREND HENRY YOUNG (1792-1861) Baptismal Birth Certificate Fraktur for A
Est: $4,000 - $6,000
REVEREND HENRY YOUNG (1792-1861) Baptismal Birth Certificate Fraktur for Alfred Franklin Krauss ink and watercolor on paper 9º x 7 in. (sight) painted circa 1847
Christie's
Oct. 28, 2020
Henry Young (1792–1861), Fraktur: Wilhelmina and Heinrich Brion Toasting Birth, Lycoming County, PA, dated, "1826"
Est: $3,000 - $5,000
Henry Young (1792–1861) Fraktur: Wilhelmina and Heinrich Brion Toasting Birth, Lycoming County, PA, dated, "1826" Watercolor and ink on paper, framed. 11 1/2 in. x 8 in. (sight) PROVENANCE: A Private Family Collection.
Freeman's | Hindman
Oct. 09, 2020
Reverend Henry Young fraktur birth certificate
Est: $1,000 - $1,500
Reverend Henry Young (Southeastern Pennsylvania 1792-1858), Center County ink and watercolor fraktur birth certificate for Daniel Stober, b. 1828, 13 1/2" x 11 1/2". Provenance: The Collection of Edson J. Brown and Ross M. Trump, Medina, Ohio.
Pook & Pook Inc.
Jul. 11, 2020
Henry Young ink and watercolor fraktur
Est: $3,000 - $5,000
Henry Young (Southeastern Pennsylvania 1792-1861), Centre County ink and watercolor fraktur birth certificate for Mary Elmira Lytle, b. 1858, 11" x 7 3/4". Provenance: Purchased at Shupps Gove in Adamstown, Pennsylvania in the 1960's.
Pook & Pook Inc.
Feb. 15, 2020
Henry Young (Pennsylvania, 1792-1861)
Est: $1,500 - $2,500
DESCRIPTION: Henry Young (Pennsylvania, 1792-1861). Fraktur birth and baptismal certificate for Thomas Guteline of Mifflinburg Union County, PA. Hand drawn with tulips, hearts, and birds. Signed "Henry Young". In wood frame. MEASUREMENTS: Sight 10" x 7-3/4". Overall with frame 12" x 9-1/2". CONDITION: Staining and foxing throughout. Fold marks. Laid down.
Cordier Auctions & Appraisals
Jan. 18, 2020
Reverend Henry Young fraktur birth certificate
Est: $1,000 - $2,000
Reverend Henry Young (Southeastern Pennsylvania 1792-1858), Columbia County ink and watercolor fraktur birth certificate for Mary Rebecca Poust, b. 1837, 11 1/2" x 8 1/4".
Pook & Pook Inc.
Jan. 18, 2020
Reverend Henry Young ink and watercolor fraktur
Est: $1,000 - $1,200
Reverend Henry Young (Southeastern Pennsylvania 1792-1858), Union County ink and watercolor fraktur birth certificate for Sara Stetler b. 1829, 15 1/2" x 11 1/2".
Pook & Pook Inc.
Jan. 18, 2020
Reverend Henry Young ink and watercolor fraktur
Est: $2,000 - $4,000
Reverend Henry Young (Southeastern Pennsylvania 1792-1858), Union County ink and watercolor fraktur birth certificate for Peter Renner b.1812, 13" x 8". Provenance: A central Pennsylvania collection.
Pook & Pook Inc.
Jan. 18, 2020
Reverend Henry Young ink and watercolor fraktur
Est: $1,000 - $2,000
Reverend Henry Young (Southeastern Pennsylvania 1792-1858), Center County ink and watercolor fraktur birth certificate for Julius Wolf, b.1849, 14 3/4" x 12".
Pook & Pook Inc.
Nov. 16, 2019
REVEREND HENRY YOUNG (PENNSYLVANIA, 1792-1861) FOLK ART FRAKTUR BIRTH AND BAPTISMAL CERTIFICATE
Est: $1,500 - $2,500
REVEREND HENRY YOUNG (PENNSYLVANIA, 1792-1861) FOLK ART FRAKTUR BIRTH AND BAPTISMAL CERTIFICATE, watercolor and ink on paper, characteristic Classical-style architectonic design featuring urns and fluted columns, two female allegorical figures, one holding anchor, the other holding a mirror inscribed "Truth", flanking central register, inscribed for Thomas Berner of Green Township in Clinton County, born April 29, 1837. Housed in an old molded-wood frame.
Jeffrey S. Evans & Associates
Nov. 12, 2019
Henry Christian Andrew Harmon Young (1792-1861), Fraktur: birth and baptismal record for Georg Herter, Penn Township, Centre Co., PA...
Est: $2,000 - $3,000
Henry Christian Andrew Harmon Young (1792-1861) Fraktur: birth and baptismal record for Georg Herter, Penn Township, Centre Co., PA, dated "1843" and "1844" Watercolor and ink on paper, framed. 15 in. x 11 1/2 in. (sight) PROVENANCE: Literature: Illustrated in Corinne Earnest and Russell Earnest, Fraktur: Folk Art & Family (1999), 121.
Freeman's | Hindman
Apr. 25, 2018
Reverend Henry Young (1792-1861), Fraktur for John William Hull, born February 12th, 1846
Est: $3,000 - $5,000
Reverend Henry Young (1792-1861) Fraktur for John William Hull, born February 12th, 1846 Inscription on verso, "Mifs Thersa Hull," watercolor and ink on paper, framed. 9 1/2 in. x 7 3/8 in. (sight) PROVENANCE: Property of a Pennsylvania Collection. Christies, Mr. & Mrs. Paul Flack Collection, September 6, 1997, lot 341. Ex- Collection: Emma Thompson, Loganton, PA
Freeman's | Hindman
Jan. 27, 2018
Reverend Henry Young Fraktur
Est: $1,400 - $1,600
Rev. Henry Young (American, 1792-1861) Pennsylvania German baptismal and birth announcement fraktur, watercolor and ink on paper, Decker family, Centre County, PA, dated 1843, decorated with architecturally detailed mantle with Corinthian columns with dentil molding and deep frieze inscribed Geburts und Taufschein, supporting a pair of large urns. Two female figures flank the mantle, each holding a scroll with a Bible verse, one figure wearing red and holding a mirror, the other wearing yellow and holding an anchor. Sight - 15" H x 12" W. Framed - 16 1/2" H x 13 1/2" W. American, mid 19th century. Provenance: Private Sevier County, TN collection. (Additional high-resolution photos are available at www.caseantiques.com.)
Case Antiques, Inc. Auctions & Appraisals
Jan. 21, 2017
RARE WATERCOLOR FRAKTUR: BAPTISM ANNOUNCEMENT, REVEREND HENRY YOUNG (1792-1861), GREGG TOWNSHIP, CENTER COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA, 1848 | Rare Watercolor Fraktur
Est: $3,000 - $5,000
Maria was born to Samuel and Lydia Moser, and her October 27, 1848 baptism was performed by Pastor Kief.
Sotheby's
Jan. 21, 2017
RARE WATERCOLOR FRAKTUR: BIRTH ANNOUNCEMENT, REVEREND HENRY YOUNG (1792-1861), WASHINGTON TOWNSHIP, UNION COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA, CIRCA 1830 | Rare Watercolor Fraktur
Est: $5,000 - $7,000
inscribed Miss Christianna Roush a daughter of Mr. Simon Raush and his wife Lydia born a Mayer, was born June the 13υth 1847 in Washington Township Union County, Pennsylvania.
Sotheby's
Nov. 25, 2016
FRAKTUR BY REVEREND HENRY YOUNG (PENNSYLVANIA, CA.1792-1861).
Est: $4,000 - $6,000
FRAKTUR BY REVEREND HENRY YOUNG (PENNSYLVANIA, CA.1792-1861). Watercolor and ink on laid paper. Young couple with flowers below text recording the birth and baptism of William James Condor, born October 18, 1852, Miles Township, Centre County, Pennsylvania. Some water damage in lower corner. Cross corner frame, 17"h. 14"w.
Garth's Auctioneers & Appraisers
Nov. 27, 2015
AMERICAN FAMILY RECORD.
Est: $1,000 - $1,500
AMERICAN FAMILY RECORD. Done by the Reverend Henry Young (Pennsylvania, 1792-1858), watercolor on paper. Two women near an architectural element with urns. Records the names and dated of Jacob and Catharine (nee Benter) Gross and their four children. The last date by a different hand is 1842. Good colors. Some imperfections. Grain decorated frame, 19.5"h. 15.5"w.
Garth's Auctioneers & Appraisers
Nov. 10, 2015
Fraktur: Birth record for Jacob Hofer, henry young (1792-1861), buffalo township, union county, pa
Est: $8,000 - $12,000
Fraktur: Birth record for Jacob Hofer henry young (1792-1861), buffalo township, union county, pa Watercolor and ink on paper, framed. 13 1/4 in. x 8 1/2 in. (sight) PROVENANCE: Property of a Washington D.C. Collector. Christie's, New York, January 21, 2011, lot 186. David Wheatcroft Antiques, Westborough, Massachusetts, 1995. Sotheby's, New York, October 22, 1988, lot 127.
Freeman's | Hindman
Aug. 15, 2015
HENRY YOUNG (AMERICAN 1792-1861). BIRTH AND BAPTISMAL FRAKTUR FOR EMMA SIBELLA ORT, DERRY TOWNSHIP, PENNSYLVANIA, BORN AUGUST 26TH, 1855.
Est: $4,000 - $6,000
Depicting a young man and woman, hand in hand, with bouquet of flowers. Watercolor and ink on paper, 10 1/2 x 6 3/4 inches, sight.
Bourgeault-Horan Antiquarians
May. 17, 2014
Henry Young Fraktur Center County, PA
Est: $300 - $500
DESCRIPTION: Ink and watercolor Fraktur attributed to Henry Young (Pennsylvania, active 1817-1861) for Mary Jane Fry, daughter of Jonas A. and Catharine Fry of Hains [sic] Township, Center County, baptized April 8th, 1852 by Rev. C. Rees. Central wreath of flowers and foliage with bows and star corners executed on lined paper. A nearly identical fraktur was sold by Conestoga Auction Company, lot 220 on June 1, 2013. MEASUREMENTS: 9-5/8" x 7-1/2". Overall with frame 11-7/8" x 9-7/8". CONDITION: Light uniform toning with areas of darker discoloration. 1" tear to upper right edge and 1/4" tear to lower left edge. Minor creasing with small hole and abrasion to lower center.
Cordier Auctions & Appraisals
Mar. 02, 2014
Framed Fraktur Birth Certificate, by Rev. Henry Young (American, 1792-1861), Centre County, Pennsylvania, 1844, watercolor and ink on p
Est: $4,000 - $6,000
Framed Fraktur Birth Certificate, by Rev. Henry Young (American, 1792-1861), Centre County, Pennsylvania, 1844, watercolor and ink on paper depicting a young husband and wife with clasped hands and a boquet of flowers, and a tripod table between them, with ink inscriptions commemorating the birth of John Hirem Gentsel, on June 26, 1844, 12 x 7 1/2 in., in a molded wood frame, (light toning and foxing, old creases, minor tears and edge loss). Provenance: Retains a paper label from the American Folk Art Gallery, New York.
Skinner
Mar. 31, 2012
FRAKTUR BY REV. HENRY YOUNG (PENNSYLVANIA, 1792-1861).
Est: $1,000 - $2,000
FRAKTUR BY REV. HENRY YOUNG (PENNSYLVANIA, 1792-1861). Watercolor on blue lined paper. Red roses surrounding English text that records a birth in Snyder County, Pennsylvania, 1860. Minor stains. In a burl veneer frame, 14"h. 9 1/2"w.
Garth's Auctioneers & Appraisers
Jan. 07, 2012
FRAKTUR BY REV. HENRY YOUNG (CENTRE COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA, 1792-1861).
Est: $2,000 - $4,000
FRAKTUR BY REV. HENRY YOUNG (CENTRE COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA, 1792-1861). Watercolor on paper with couple featuring Young's typical yellow dress on the woman. Records a later birth in Centre County, 1868. Creasing. In a late curly maple frame, 12"h. 9 1/4"w.
Garth's Auctioneers & Appraisers
May. 01, 2010
Fraktur Attributed to Henry Young (American, 1792-1861), Centre County, Pennsylvania, dated 1858
Est: $3,000 - $5,000
Fraktur Attributed to Henry Young (American, 1792-1861), Centre County, Pennsylvania, dated 1858 watercolor and ink on wove paper, inscribed "Miss Sarah Gentzel in the year 1858" 9 1/4 by 7 3/4 in. Provenance: Purchased in Centre County, Pennsylvania. Other Notes: Sarah was the fifth and youngest Gentzel daughter. Mr. Young painted all the Gentzel girls. For similar examples, see Black, American Folk Painting, pg. 167; American Radiance, The Ralph Esmerian Collection, pg. 217; Weiser, Fraktur of The Free Library of Philadelphia, pl. 49.
Keno Auctions
Nov. 22, 2007
William Henry Hunt 1790-1864 , A young boy shielding a candle with his hat watercolour over pencil with bodycolour and scratching out
Est: £3,000 - £5,000
signed or inscribed: W. Hunt / 1853 watercolour over pencil with bodycolour and scratching out
Sotheby's
Jan. 20, 2005
REVEREND HENRY YOUNG (1792-1861)
Est: $1,500 - $2,500
An Unfinished Marriage Certificate watercolor and ink on paper 11 7/8 x 8 in.
Christie's
Jan. 20, 2005
REVERAND HENRY YOUNG (1792-1861), SOUTHEASTERN PENNSYLVANIA, DATED 1844
Est: $6,000 - $9,000
Birth Certificate for John Hiram Gentzel Inscribed: Born 26 June 1844 in Potter Township, Centre County, Pennsylvania watercolor and ink on paper 12 x 7 1/2 in.
Christie's
Jan. 17, 2003
REVEREND HENRY YOUNG (1792-1861), Southeastern Pennsylvania, dated 1829
Est: $3,000 - $5,000
Birth and baptismal certificate for Samuel E. Storer watercolor and ink on paper 151/4 x 121/2 in. PROVENANCE Ray Mead, York, Pennsylvania.
Christie's
Jan. 17, 2003
REVEREND HENRY YOUNG (1792-1861)
Est: $3,000 - $5,000
Birth and Baptismal Certificate for Maria Derr, dated 1827 watercolor and ink on paper 9x73/4in. NOTES Henry Young was active in Center, Columbia, Dauphin, Lancaster, Lebanon, Lycoming, Mifflin, Northumberland, Snyder and Union Counties, Pennsylvania. A schoolmaster, unordained minister and farmer, Young is thought to have arrived in Pennsylvania circa 1817. He subsequently appears as a teacher at a union school, Mifflinberg, West Buffalo Township, Northumberland County. Young is known to have been working in several distinct styles, as a result his works have been attributed to several different artists. For another work by Henry Young see lot 723.
Christie's