A few examples of appraisal values for
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• 2 FRAMED PRINTED & WATERCOLOR
  2 FRAMED PRINTED & WATERCOLOR ENHANCED BIRTH & BAPca. 1833 & 1845; one printed by Grater and Blumer, Allentown with eagle, angels and bird motif printed broadside with watercolor accents, with illegible name, born in Northampton Co., PA on August 18, 1833 and framed in a modern gold leaf frame, 14 1/2"x 17 1/2", Condition: noted spots of repair, creasing and some separation; one printed by Johann Ritter & Co., Reading, PA with angels and birds motif record for Morein Gensimer, daughter of Johannes & Christina (Scherpin/Sharp) Gensimer, born June 9, 1845 in Lancaster Co. signed by scrivener Francis D. Levany, framed in a walnut deep well frame, 17"x 20 3/4", Condition: minor roll creasing, upper and lower central small tears
• FRAMED PRINTED & WATERCOLOR
  FRAMED PRINTED & WATERCOLOR ILLUSTRATED BIRTH & BAca. 1827 record date; record for birth and baptism in rectangular outlined textbox with upper central statement of faith about baptism, record for Catharina Remelich, daughter of Jacob and Margareda (Stely), born July 16, 1827 in Bushkill Township, Northampton Co. and baptized August 19, 1827, illustration and scrivener by unknown artist, framed in a modern corner block frame, 15"x 10 1/4" framed; [Note: printed noted in Stopp's Vol. 6 page 172 BBC similar to prints by Christian Jacob Huetter, Easton, PA]; [Provenance: ex- Earnests & M. Amt]; Condition: vertical upper central tear, rolled creasing, tape stains
• BIRTH AND BAPTISMAL
  BIRTH AND BAPTISMAL CERTIFICATE.Early 19th Century Printed, Hand Drawn and Hand Colored Birth and Baptismal Certificate. For Zanna Ulrich, dated October 15, 1801, Berks County, PA. Printer mark F.B. Mirror image with printed hearts, birds, tulips and floral motifs. Image 13-1/4" x 16"; in a molded painted frame, 20-1/2" x 23-1/4" overall. Condition: : Good with some foxing and stains. Condition: Condition: : Good with some foxing and stains.
• FRAKTUR BIRTH CERTIFICATE.
  FRAKTUR BIRTH CERTIFICATE. Watercolor and ink on paper. For Catharina Kinig born in Lampeter Township Lancaster County Pennsylvania in 1819 to Abraham and Magdelena Kinig. Text is surrounded by flowers and tulips. Imperfections. 12 1/2''h. 7 1/2''w. in a 19th-century frame 16 1/2''h. 11 1/2''w. Some loss on edges and corners. There is foxing and stain. Some fading especially on lower text.
• FRAKTUR BIRTH RECORD ATTRIBUTED
  FRAKTUR BIRTH RECORD ATTRIBUTED TO "BUSY ARTIST"ca. 1794 dated; rag paper record for birth of Johanes Gingerich born 1794, third day of October born in "Township Lebanon in Dauphin Co", unusual form record without list of parents but rather statement of faith, the elaborately decorated record with central round vignette with child's name, flanked by flying angels and compasswork layout along left and right border filled with delicate floral design, the three panel textbox with beautifully illustrated first letter in vibrant colors and floral designs and two color black and red lettering and lower left panel with written record and right corner with floral design, framed in figured tiger maple frame, pictured in Papers for Birth Dayes by Earnest pg. 197, [Provenance: ex-Maria Pukownik with photo record of condition front and back, ex-Jon Acker Collection]; 19 3/4"x 13 3/4" framed; Condition: professionally framed foxing and minor paper loss along top border
• FRAMED PRINTED & WATERCOLOR
  FRAMED PRINTED & WATERCOLOR ACCENTED BIRTH &baptism record ca. 1811; print attributed to Jacob St?ver, Lebanon Co., PA; certificate is German text with central textbox with block print cherubs in garden surround by illustration blocks of flying angels, flowers in urns and birds on stems, the record of Michael Kinzer, son of Adam Kinzer and Anna Maria Leitz (Kinzer), born December 26, 1809, baptized Feb. 18, 1810, framed in a painted flat molded pine frame, 23 1/2"x 20 1/4"; [Note: Printed BBC's Vol. 3 #441, page 143]; Condition: matted framing, center fold and roll creasing, some noted restoration to right edge of print
• FRAMED INK & WATERCOLOR FRAKTUR
  FRAMED INK & WATERCOLOR FRAKTUR BIRTH & BAPTISM REca. 1833 record date; attributed to "Mahantongo Valley Artist", on laid rag paper, hand drawn and written following forms of printed taufscheins using bold watercolors including blue, yellow, red and green, the figures of embellishment include off-setting angels, two scenes of dove atop Noah's ark, seated children on colorful pillow, baptism scene and angels in upper wreath; record for Henrich Kurstling, son of Friederich and Catharina (Schäfer) Kurstling born Feb 17, 1833 in Mahanoy Twp., Northumberland Co, baptized April 28, 1833 by Nicolaus Hemping and framed in a vintage molded frame, 15 1/2"x 18 1/2" framed; [Note: a secondary Schäfer family record of the exact form is in the collection at Philadelphia Free Library]; [Provenance: ex- Maria Pukownik Fine Arts]; Condition: some restoration along upper edge, vertical roll
• Claudine Paluzzi (American, b.1931)
  Claudine Paluzzi (American, b.1931) sculpture of a jovial man with a baby terra cotta signed on the base and dated 1976 8 1/2"H
• PRINTED & HAND GLUED
  PRINTED & HAND GLUED GEBURTS/TAUFSCHEINca. 1819 dated; printed form with heart shaped German text box with figures including: cherubs, shielded eagle, Lady Liberty and fruit recording the birth of George Kunkel, son of Johannes and Sarah (Iron) Kunkel, born June 8, 1819 in Union Co., PA baptized by "Preacher" Heim with figures hand watercolored, 15"x 12 1/4"; Condition: paper loss to edges, roll creasing lines, one dark stain in left lower field, scrivener unidentified
• CHRISTIAN MERTEL BIRTH AND
  CHRISTIAN MERTEL BIRTH AND BAPTISM CERTIFICATE.Hand Drawn and Hand Colored Birth and Baptism Certificate. Attributed to Christian Mertel, dated 1787. Vibrant mirror image of angel, houses, crown lions and floral motifs. Text reads "To this married couple, Henrich Schuy and his wife Maria Barbara, nee Theis, a son was born into the world as David Schuy. (He) was born into the world in the year of Our Lord 1787, on the 8th day of July at one o'clock in the morning under the sign of Aries. (He) was baptized through the everlasting glory of God by Pastor Lup on the 22nd day of July. (He) was born in America, in the state of Pennsylvania, in Dauphin County, Hanover Township and the sponsors were Nicolas Killmer and his wife Liesabetta". Ref. in "Papers for Birth Dayes", Earnest, Vol. 2, p. 544-546 and Also in "Fraktur, Folk Art and Family" by Connie and Russell Earnest, page 140. Ex. collection of Richard S. Machmer. Image 13" x 16"; in a modern reeded painted frame, 17-5/8" x 20-1/2" overall. Condition: : Good with some repairs, creases and foxing. Condition: Condition: : Good with some repairs, creases and foxing.
• FRAMED INK & WATERCOLOR BIRTH &
  FRAMED INK & WATERCOLOR BIRTH & BAPTISM RECORD OFca. 1807 dated; Fraktur in German script and watercolor on screen laid handmade paper with a shield, heart and tulip, floret motif outline border with notable German scriptural verse, record reads George Fatzinger and housewife Barbara (born Sterner-in) son born named Johnanes, born 7th day of May 1807 in 8th hour, born in Hanover Twp., Northampton Co., PA he was baptized in Reformed Lutheran Church 25th day May 1807, attributed to Martin Brechall, a noted schoolmaster/Fraktur artist working in PA, framed in an old gold leaf frame, 19"x 15 3/4" framed; [Note: the Fatzinger family eventually moved to Ohio and then Michigan]; Condition: early restoration matted to old paper back, noted tear to left edge and portion missing from left central edge, central creases and separation
• INK & WATERCOLOR BIRTH & BAPTISM
  INK & WATERCOLOR BIRTH & BAPTISM RECORD ATTRIBUTEDca. 1807 birth date; German script record in heart shaped textbox with typical Trevitz type birds, bright colorful tulip and flower accents, recording the birth of Magdalena Leiningerin (Leininger) born 26th day of October, 1807 to George Leininger and Sussanna Boligin (Bolig), Bern Twp., Berks Co., PA, attributed to Johann Conrad Trevitz, schoolmaster with works primarily in Berks, Northumberland & Schuylkill Co., PA, 16"x 13" glass; [Provenance: ex-Corinne & Russell Earnest collection]; Condition: unframed under glass, paint loss to wings and tail, water stains to right side of Fraktur, central tear along right edge
• BIRTH AND BAPTISMAL
  BIRTH AND BAPTISMAL CERTIFICATE.Printed Birth and Baptismal Certificate by Joseph Hartman, Lebanon, PA. For Rebecca Kernzler born the 13th of August 1801 in Lebanon Township, Lebanon County, PA. Printed with central heart, angels, eagle and fruit design. Signed on back of paint decorated frame "Framed Spring 1974 by Stephen MacKenzie at York Pennsylvania. Image 12" x 13-1/4"; 15-1/2" x 17" overall. Condition: : Good with some foxing and creasing. Condition: Condition: : Good with some foxing and creasing.
• HAND DRAWN BIRTH AND BAPTISM
  HAND DRAWN BIRTH AND BAPTISM CERTIFICATE.Hand Drawn and Hand Colored Birth and Baptism Certificate. Attributed to Abraham Huth, active 1807-1830. Mirror image of central cactus flower, angel, hearts and tulips, suspended grapes. Inscribed for "Anmaria Webbert was admitted to the Christian and honorable Luthern religion. (She) was born in the Year of Our Lord, 1822 on the 14th of April. This child's parents are George Webber and his wife Machtalena, nee Eder. The sponsor was Maria Webbert. (She) was given the name Annamaria and was born in Bethel township, in Lebanon County and was baptized by Pastor Ernst. Ref. Earnest, "Papers for Birth Dayes", Vol. 1, p. 425. Image 12-3/4" x 15-1/2"; in a modern molded frame, 17-1/4" x 20-1/4" overall. Condition: : Good with foxing and stains. Condition: Condition: : Good with foxing and stains.
• Painting, Washington's
  Painting, Washington's birthplace, landscape with cabin and lake, inscribed on rock "Here in Feb 22 1732[?] Geo. Washington was born", unsigned, oil on canvas, American School, 19th century, 13 x 16-18 in.; 19th century walnut frame with gilt liner.
• Xavier de Callatay (American, b.
  Xavier de Callatay (American, b. Belgium/New Orleans, 1932-1999) "Portrait of a Baby Girl", ink and dry brush on paper, sight 9-3/4" x 10-1/2", signed and dated lower right "Xavier de Callatay 3-59". Glazed, matted and presented in a giltwood frame.
• Louis Michel Eilshemius painting
  Louis Michel Eilshemius painting (New York, California, 1864-1941), "Birth of Venus", signed lower left "Eilshemius…1920", oil on board, stamped verso "Rubin & Drueger, Newark N.J.", unframed, 10-7/8 x 8-3/8 in. Board slightly warped, cupping and cleavage at left edge, accretion, grime. Property of a Los Angeles, California Collector.
• FRAMED LEBANON CO. FRAKTUR BIRTH
  FRAMED LEBANON CO. FRAKTUR BIRTH & BAPTISM RECORDca. 1830 dated; fine ink and watercolor Fraktur record on rag paper birds and floral design with central star burst design in vibrant colors, a lower central urn of flowers completing the border, record for Sophia Fink, daughter of Johannes Fink and wife Cora (Urentzin) Fink born into Roman (Catholic) Faith, born 19th day of January 1830, born in Lebanon Twp., Lebanon Co., penmanship in red and black ink, in a fine rosewood veneered frame, 19 3/4"x 16 3/4" framed; [Note: Hutch was a schoolmaster/Fraktur scrivener at Kimmerling's School in northeast Lebanon City]; Condition: rolled creasing and folds, upper edge deterioration to upper left corner, some foxing to paper
• FRAMED COLOR ACCENTED PRINTED BIRTH
  FRAMED COLOR ACCENTED PRINTED BIRTH & BAPTISM RECOca. 1815; angels, birds and eagle motif printed German script with ink written record of Philip Moser, son of Mr. Jacob Moser and wife Margaretha (Hagenbuch) Moser, born 17th day of August, 1815 in Hains Twp., Center Co., baptized 8th day of October 1815, framed in a modern frame with matting and glass, 19 1/2"x 23"; Condition: roll creasing, some soiling and noted water spot in lower left corner
• FRAMED MARTIN BRECHALL FRAKTUR
  FRAMED MARTIN BRECHALL FRAKTUR FOR BIRTH OFCatharina (Worly) ca. 1822; ink and watercolor birth and baptism record on old rag paper with center textbox, illustrated in four quadrants with heart textbox statements, corner floral embellishment and spear shaped flowers, the record well written in black ink for Catharina Werlifin (Worly), daughter of Abraham Werly and wife Barbara (Hunsicket) Werly, born Feb 3 1822 in Weisenberg Twp., Lehigh Co., PA baptized Feb 24, 1822 by preacher in Lutheran Church, signed by artist and framed in painted frame, 20"x 17" framed; [Note: reverse states found in Martinsburg, PA; Provenance: ex-J.D. Querry]; Condition: tape residue in corners, wear to edges and center crease, otherwise original
• GUILLAUME A. AZOULAY (MOROCCO, BORN
  GUILLAUME A. AZOULAY (MOROCCO, BORN 1949) THREE INGUILLAUME A. AZOULAY (Morocco, born 1949) three intaglio prints: "Dejeuner," a child feeding a bottle to an infant, edition 36/300; "On the Beach," a reclining nude, edition 206/250; and "Torso," the backside of a nude, edition 168/300. Each pencil signed lower right. Images measure from 14" x 11.5" to 15.75" x 13.5". Each matted and framed.
• Ferdinand Brütt (German, 1849-1936)
  Ferdinand Brütt (German, 1849-1936) Watching the Baby, signed lower right "Ferd. Brutt 88", oil on canvas, 27-1/2 x 22-7/8 in.; original gilt wood and composition frame,
• A bronzed figure of an infant
  A bronzed figure of an infant asleep resting on a cross on an outcrop probably Russian 18 cm long.
• Mimi Gross (American b. 1940)
  Mimi Gross (American b. 1940) Madonna del Parto together with a double-sided ink study of a nude watercolor on printed ink drawing 11 x 8 1/2 inches.
• FRAMED PRINTED & WATERCOLOR
  FRAMED PRINTED & WATERCOLOR GERMAN SCRIPT BIRTHrecord ca. 1819; unsigned by printer (unattributed) heart shaped textbox with block prints of Lady Liberty, shielded eagle, cherub with lyre and cherub with tree limbs, for Johannes Nissley (?), son of Johannes and Susanna (?) Nissley (?), born Oct 9, 1819 in PA, in an old German and cursive spelling, framed in a gold leaf accent molded frame, 19 1/4"x 17 1/4" framed; Condition: center fold separation and roll creasing, fair condition
• NATALIE SURVING (NY/CA, 1938 - )
  NATALIE SURVING (NY/CA, 1938 - ) A pair of Erotic Fantasy Figure sculptures in stoneware, both signed, dated initialed and marked 'Staten Island, NY', the male, dated 2-11-78, with bull's head, is roughly 20" x 7" x 10"; the female, dated 12-19-78, with lion's head, is roughly 18" x 11" x 7", both are meant to hang on the wall. The woman is missing one bit of her hair halo, one horn repaired.
• 3 PROFESSIONALLY FRAMED PRINTED
  3 PROFESSIONALLY FRAMED PRINTED GEBURTS AND TAUFSCca. 1821, 1836 & 1879; printed by Ritter in Reading, record of Lewina Klein, daughter of Eva (Deis) & Johannes Klein, born 1821 in Bethel, Berks Co., PA, framed in a grain painted frame, 17 1/4"x 20 1/2", Condition: roll creasing, complete with some repairs; Allentown printed record of Jonas Klein, son of Heinrich and Lydia (Kämmer) Klein, born Lehigh Co., PA 1836, signed by scrivener Anthony Birchhoff, in a mahogany frame, 17 1/4"x 20 1/2", Condition: extensive roll creasing and separation; printed by Eagle Bookshop, Reading, record of William Wenzel, son of William and Mary (Kammer), born in Berks Co., PA 1879, signed by scrivener George Hainbach (?), in a painted corner block frame, 16 1/2"x 19 1/2", Condition: restoration infill noted, extensive roll creasing, poor-fair condition
• Bronze bust of a baby boy,
  Bronze bust of a baby boy, laughing, raised on black marble plinth, unsigned, 7-3/4"H
• Estella Foss Jerken (American, 20th
  Estella Foss Jerken (American, 20th century), Native American scene with a mother rocking her child in a papoose, watercolor; 9" x 11 3/4"; signed lower right.
• BIRTH AND BAPTISMAL CERTIFICATE
  BIRTH AND BAPTISMAL CERTIFICATE DATED 1812.Hand Drawn and Hand Colored Birth and Baptismal Certificate Dated 1812. Central heart with text, angel, birds and floral motifs with four seated female figures holding flowers and vases. Inscribed for Abraham Killian, born January 16, 1812, Earl Township, Lancaster County. Image 14-1/2" x 19-1/2"; in a painted mitered frame, 18-3/4" x 23-3/4" overall. Condition: : Good with some tears and stains. Condition: Condition: : Good with some tears and stains.
• Alexander Legrand (1822-1901
  Alexander Legrand (1822-1901 French) Mother and Child After a Bath
• ALLAN ROHAN CRITE (AMERICAN
  ALLAN ROHAN CRITE (AMERICAN 1910-2007), THE BIRTH OF CHRIST, LINOCUT WITH HAND COLORING AND GOLD LEAF, FRAME: 14 X 12 IN. (35.6 X 30.5 CM.)Allan Rohan Crite (American 1910-2007), The Birth of Christ, Linocut with Hand Coloring and Gold Leaf,, Dimensions: Frame: 14 x 12 in. (35.6 x 30.5 cm.) Provenance: Property from the Estate of Dr. James K. Hill
• JOHANNES BOESE BRONZELarge
  JOHANNES BOESE BRONZELarge bronze, Johannes Boese (German 1856-1917) mother hoisting baby in air, on double step marble plinth, 44"H. x 16"L. x 11"D., signed J. Boese Berlin Condition: Abrasions, patinated surface, left hip and side of body, baby’s bum, mothers stomach. Please contact gallery for further information or further condition of this lot, all items are sold as is, all sales are final.
• After Sir Peter Paul Rubens
  After Sir Peter Paul Rubens (Flemish, 1577-1640) "The Birth of Louis XIII at Fontainebleau", oil on canvas, unsigned, retains exhibition label en verso "Saint Paul Gallery and School of Art", 69" x 57-1/2". Presented in a late 19th/early 20th-century giltwood frame.
• Conrad Trevits (Southeastern
  Conrad Trevits (Southeastern Pennsylvania late 18th/early 19th c.) ink and watercolor fraktur birth certificate for Catharina Mengin ... ?
• Henry Casselli (American/New
  Henry Casselli (American/New Orleans b. 1946) "Mother and Child" 1986 graphite on paper signed lower right signed titled and inscribed "Donated to Country Day Metairie Park School April 1986 fundraiser" en verso 24 in. x 18 in. matted.