Jeffrey S. Evans & Assoc., Inc.
Live Auction

August 26, 2023: Summer Americana - Day Three

Sat, Aug 26, 2023 09:00AM EDT
Lot 2172

FOLK ART FRAKTUR DRAWINGS AND EPHEMERA, LOT OF SIX

Estimate: $100 - $150
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FOLK ART FRAKTUR DRAWINGS AND EPHEMERA, LOT OF SIX, ink and/or watercolor on paper, comprising two birth records of Maria Schneidern in 1822 and Jacob and Susanna Schneider in 1827, two drawing of one being a brick house and one of a soldier on a horse, a small bookplate featuring a center portrait above "S [or 5?] Peterus", and a religious text of Psalms 85 with three edges having drawn borders of flowers in vases or baskets. Unframed. Late 18th/first half 19th century. Psalms 85 example 12 1/2" x 7 1/2".

Condition

Fair to very good as-found condition with toning, stains, spotting, and creases, one or more small tears, holes, and/or losses; brick house drawing with scattered holes to ink; Psalms 85 example with a few moderate tears and losses.

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Property from the estate of William S. "Pumpernickel Bill" Troxell, Allentown, PA.