Lot 1036: Birth Certificate Fraktur by Daniel Peterman (1797-1871), York County, Pennsylvania, c. 1826, watercolor and ink birth certificate for

Name: Birth Certificate Fraktur by Daniel Peterman (1797-1871), York County, Pennsylvania, c. 1826, watercolor and ink birth certificate for
Brand: Skinner
SKU: d9c4a64aca

Est: $5,000 USD - $7,000 USDSold:

SkinnerBoston, MA, USAugust 09, 2015

Item Overview

Description

Birth Certificate Fraktur by Daniel Peterman (1797-1871), York County, Pennsylvania, c. 1826, watercolor and ink birth certificate for Leon Hart Widman and his wife Catharina and commemorating their son John, the central script flanked by women dressed in long gowns holding flowers; one has a purse, the other has birds; both standing on clouds; drooping tulips; man playing harp and woman holding scales, both floating on blue clouds; top has pot of vining flowers with two long-tailed birds; inscribed "Made by Daniel Peterman Paradise Township, York County, Pennsylvania," in a black corner block frame, ht. 17 1/4, wd. 19 3/4 in.

Artist or Maker

Daniel Petermann

Condition Report

Very minor toning to sheet, a half inch closed tear on the right edge partially effecting a tulip, a three quarter and a one quarter inch closed tear on the left edge not effecting the image. A minor loss to the upper right corner. Not examined out of the frame.

The absence of a condition statement does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition or completely free from wear and tear, imperfections or the effects of aging. Condition requests can be obtained via email (lot inquiry button) or by telephone to the appropriate gallery location (Boston/617.350.5400 or Marlborough/508.970.3000). 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 Inc. shall have no responsibility for any error or omission.

Auction Details

August Americana

Skinner

August 09, 2015, 10:00 AM EST

63 Park Plaza, Boston, MA, 02116, US

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