A few examples of appraisal values for
FRAKTUR

• Fraktur by Mathias Custer 1818 with
  Fraktur by Mathias Custer 1818 with prayer verses "Directions for Children" and decorated with birds and tulips. 12.5"x8"
• Fraktur: a bookplate with bird on
  Fraktur: a bookplate with bird on vine pennsylvania, 19th century Ink and watercolor on paper, framed. 5 1/4 x 3 1/2 in.
• Hand colored printed fraktur,
  Hand colored printed fraktur, "Jacob Scheiber," 13 1/2"h x 16 1/2"w
• Pennsylvania Fraktur by Kessler
  Pennsylvania Fraktur by Kessler Dated 1849 Pennsylvania Fraktur by Charles Kessler with ink and watercolor on paper dated April 1849; 17.25 x 13.5 in. Condition: Toning. Fraktur has been stapled to board.
• 2 FRAKTUR FRAGMENTSca. 1800-1825;
  2 FRAKTUR FRAGMENTSca. 1800-1825; both ink and watercolor on laid rag paper: one attributed to David Herr, Lancaster Co., Fraktur artist for his son, Christian Herr, born 1819, Aug 26, a bookplate for his testament (Bible) with watercolor corner block textbox, 6 1/4"x 3 1/2", Condition: some soiling and tear in upper left corner and right corner; birds on stem form "favor" by unattributed artist, following form of those crafted by Heinrich Otto, 3 3/4"x 4 3/4", Condition: primitive form, some soiling, overall good
• Fraktur, Blowsy Angel Artist
  Fraktur, Blowsy Angel Artist (Pennsylvania, active 1780-1811), a taufschein for Elizabetha, daughter of Carl and Margaretha Muller of Seidelberg Township, Northhampton County, Pennsylvania, dated July 14, 1799, watercolor and ink on laid paper, pencil script verso, 12-3/4 x 15-1/4 in.; modern wood frame. Taped at tears verso left edge, stain upper left corner, glue residue at points verso, draw crackle, flaking, handling grime, some foxing and toning; frame with abrasions. Helena Penrose Antiques, New York City, 1950
• Fraktur: A Liebesbriefe Valentine
  Fraktur: A Liebesbriefe Valentine cutwork picture lancaster, pennsylvania, circa 1824 Two-sided heart-form cut paper, ink inscribed and surrounded by a red ribbon border, the front inscribed in German and dated "1824", the reverse signed and dated "Henry Meylin his hand and / pen writing Lancaster / Pennsylvania / 1824", framed. H: 13 3/4 in. W: 14 1/2 in. (overall) Slight discoloration to ribbon and paper, waterstain to front, tiny tears to edges.
• Fraktur: taufschein for Catharina
  Fraktur: taufschein for Catharina Diederly, Frederick, Maryland, 1772 printed at ephrata cloister print shop for heinrich otto Hand colored wood block print, ink ad waercolor on paper, laid down on board, framed. 13 x 16 in PROVENANCE: Catharina was born January 18, 1771, to Johann Ludwig Diederly (1739-1795) or Dietery and Maria Elizabeth Kiether (d. 1804) ,000-
• 19th c. Penn. printed Fraktur
  19th c. Penn. printed Fraktur (dated 1839). Site 16'' x 12 1/2''.
• Fraktur: Taufschein macungie
  Fraktur: Taufschein macungie twp., lehigh county, pennsylvania, 1812 Polychrome ink on paper, framed. H: 7 1/2 in. W: 11 1/2 in. (sight) once folded, with severe vertical crease and resulting holes
• FAMILY GROUP OF FRAKTUR. Printed
  FAMILY GROUP OF FRAKTUR. Printed Pennsylvania frakturs with handcoloring on laid paper. Records for the birth of four children of Anthony Bauscher and his wife Christina: Daniel 1788 William 1799 Peter 1782 and Magdelena 1784. Three frakturs were printed by Heinrich Otto one by Frederick Krebs. Imperfections. In matching frames 15 1/4''h. 17 3/4''w. Stains creases and paper loss. Mounted so translation shows in back.
• 4 vols. Pennsylvania Fraktur
  4 vols. Pennsylvania Fraktur Reference & C.: Weiser, Frederick S; Heaney, Howell J. The Pennsylvania German Fraktur... An Illustrated Catalogue. Breinigsville: Penn. German Society; Philadelphia, Free Library, 1976. 2 vols. 4to, orig. cloth & bds.; slightly dusty and musty, slipcase (scuffed). Plates, text illus., view plate inserted. * Shelley, Donald A. The Fraktur-Writings or Illuminated Manuscripts of The Pennsylvania Germans. Allentown, 1961. Pennsylvania German Folklore Society, vol. 23. 8vo, orig. cloth; some edge wear, d/j (some chipping to edges and minor dust soiling). Plates. Signed by the author on front free endpaper. * Bird, Michael S. Ontario Fraktur. [Toronto], [1977]. Oblong 4to, orig. gilt-lettered black cloth. Plates, other illus. Descriptions provided in both printed and on-line catalogue formats do not include condition reports. 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. Interested bidders are strongly encouraged to request a condition report on any lots upon which they intend to bid, prior to placing a bid. All transactions are governed by Freeman''s Conditions of Sale.
• Fraktur, Blowsy Angel Artist
  Fraktur, Blowsy Angel Artist (Pennsylvania, active 1780-1811) Taufschein for Johannes Peter, son of Georg and Catharine Peter of Seidelberg Township, Northampton County, Pennsylvania, dated "1799, 5 October", watercolor and ink on laid paper, 13 x 15-3/4 in., unframed,
• THREE FRAKTURS. Printed and
  THREE FRAKTURS. Printed and handcolored Pennsylvania frakturs. Peters fraktur recording an 1819 birth 19 1/2''h. 16 1/2''w.; Ritter fraktur recording an 1814 birth 17 1/4''h. 14 3/4''w. and a Lange fraktur recording a 1820s birth 14 1/4''h. 18''w. Stains and loss. All in frames.
• Seven books- Pennsylvania German
  Seven books- Pennsylvania German Folk Art The Fraktur. Pennsylvania German Bookplates etc.
• Early North Carolina Fraktur 1805
  Early North Carolina Fraktur 1805 Dated February 1805 a hand drawn fraktur in German in ink on laid paper in well-defined script a death record written in black a vase with flowers and the inscription Die liebe die duldet alles S:kt(?) (''Love endures all'')in the upper left corner the one in the right with the name of the dead Gufanna Walrferin. The text body with the names of the father and mother North Carolina Cabarrus County the birth date February 10 1798; paper size 8 x 12.25 in. Condition: Loss in upper center some other small holes near the loss toning and minor waterstaining in areas.
• UNFRAMED FRAKTUR VORSCHRIFFTca.
  UNFRAMED FRAKTUR VORSCHRIFFTca. first quarter 19th century; ink and watercolor on screen laid paper, vorschrifft type with upper portion German script written instruction warning of faith, watercolor textbox and two angels holding a wreath with single flower, upper corners with flowering tulips, odd lower quarter of textbox with fine English cursive letter and numbers by unattributed artist, 7 3/4"x 12 1/2"; Condition: staining of faces of angels, fold creasing & some separation
• SIX FRAKTURS. American mid 19th
  SIX FRAKTURS. American mid 19th century. Handcolored printed frakturs. Five birth certificates and a house blessing all printed in Harrisburg or Reading Pennsylvania. Some damage. All in frames average 18''h. 16''w. Together with a replica fraktur with handcoloring. In a frame 15 1/2''h. 14''w.
• FRAMED FRAKTUR VORSCHRIFFT
  FRAMED FRAKTUR VORSCHRIFFT ATTRIBUTED TO ABRAHAMBrubaker School ca. August 26, 1790; words of encouragement in faith with multi-flower blooming hearts, written in both black and red lettering, 17"x 15" framed; [Note: The image is an exact secondary image of Vorschrifft inside cover of Pennsylvania German Fraktur Vol. 1, however, the written form is different, possibly crafted for a second child (?); Brubaker was listed by Clarke Hess as being a schoolmaster at Mellinger Meetinghouse near Lancaster, PA]; Condition: red lettering has extensive fading, clip held, not mounted in any other way, some restoration to paint on flowers, water spot to left edge; possible student copy of the original, but paper reverse is accurate and period
• Contemporary Pennsylvania German
  Contemporary Pennsylvania German fraktur, in pen and ink, signed "S", mounted in a mahogany frame, 11"h x 8 1/2"w
• German-American Hand-painted
  German-American Hand-painted Fraktur Dated 1834 Likely American Pennsylvania-German a hand-painted fraktur in ink and watercolor on paper dated 1834; 16.25 x 12.5 in. Condition: Toning and some loss of paper around edges. Large hole in u.l.
• Pennsylvania German fraktur
  Pennsylvania German fraktur hand-painted and cutout with floral and center heart decoration completed 1853. 11"x14"
• GROUP OF FRAKTUR REFERENCE
  GROUP OF FRAKTUR REFERENCE BOOKS.Group of fraktur reference books . Condition: Overall good, as found.
• HAND DRAWN ILLUSTRATION & FRAKTUR
  HAND DRAWN ILLUSTRATION & FRAKTUR WRITTEN RECORD Fca. 1817; non-typical form Fraktur following form of printed Frakturs with cherub, angels and birds on stems, hand drawn in ink with watercolors, text boxes brightly painted in colors used by the artist possibly the "Ehre Vater" artist, record for Johan Henrich Renner, son of Henrich & Hanamaria (Rieder/Reeder) Renner born Dec 25, 1817 in Buschkill Twp., Northampton Co., PA, confirmed 1837 framed in bead molded grain painted frame, 19 1/4"x 22" framed; Condition: multi-tone ink two-part text for scrivener and subject, some roll creasing and one hole in left angels hairline, professionally framed in small corner mounts
• Pennsylvania German fraktur dated
  Pennsylvania German fraktur dated 1786 mounted in a flame grain painted frame. 13"x18"
• FRAKTUR. Handcolored printed
  FRAKTUR. Handcolored printed fraktur on paper. Recording an 1829 birth in Germantown Montgomery County Ohio. Kneeling children with a butterfly and American eagle medallion. Damage. Unframed 15''h. 12''w.
• FRAKTUR. Handcolored fraktur
  FRAKTUR. Handcolored fraktur printed by Ritter Reading Pennsylvania. Records an 1820s birth in Berks County Pennsylvania. Imperfections. In a frame 16 3/4''h. 13 1/2''w. Tears stains creases tape residue
• Four printed fraktur together
  Four printed fraktur together with a remnant hand drawn family ledger dated 1837 16 1/4" x 12 3/4". ?
• SMALL FRAKTUR INK & WATERCOLOR
  SMALL FRAKTUR INK & WATERCOLOR VORSCHRIFT CA.early 19th century; traditional written example with religious verse heading in traditional German language (continental form) with ornamental woven ribbon type text heading and extensive scrollwork on first letter; the central area is cursive old German script, the last three lines are samples of letters and numbers with maker's name and possible date removed from lower left, heading with watercolor tempera painted accents, 14 1/2"x 9 1/4" framed; Condition: unknown origin, possible German continental piece or southeastern PA (?); lower portion removed; vertical center fold repair
• EPHRATA PRINTED AND HAND-COLORED
  EPHRATA PRINTED AND HAND-COLORED FRAKTUREphrata printed and hand-colored fraktur, by J. Bauman, for Susuhanna Gebreiner, born 1811, in a period pine frame, frame - 16 1/4"' x 19''. Competitive in-house shipping is available for this lot. Condition: Surface abrasions. Not examined out of frame.
• Vibrant German fraktur dated 1828
  Vibrant German fraktur dated 1828 with a central heart with verse surrounded by pinwheels birds and trailing heart border 13... ?
• 1822 PA German fractur, 11" x 14"
  1822 PA German fractur, 11" x 14" Estimate $300-500
• Franconia Schwenkfelder
  Franconia Schwenkfelder watercolor and ink on paper fraktur lettering example with elaborate script intertwined with tulips stylized... ?
• FRAMED FRAKTUR BY "SOLI DEO
  FRAMED FRAKTUR BY "SOLI DEO GLORI" ARTISTca. 1781 record date; fine Berks Co. Fraktur record on screen laid rag paper for birth of Johann Heinrich Strack, son of Jost (Yost) and Elizabeth (Dentzinger) Strack born Oct 14, 1781 in Brunswick Twp., Berks Co., PA (now Schuylkill Co., PA), the baptism by Father Dockert, with fine blooming heart form with poetical scriptural verse within the heart textbox, tulips beautifully executed with yellow and red highlights, fine central floral design in upper central field, artist signature only in Latin translates "To God Alone Glory", placed in a vintage flat molded painted frame, 17"x 11 3/4"; [Note: Paper has watermark of Peter Ulrich, a Cocalico Twp. paper maker]; Condition: tear/small separation along base, overall good
• PRINTED FRAKTUR. American late
  PRINTED FRAKTUR. American late 18th century. Handcolored printed fraktur on laid paper. Recording a 1796 birth in Pennsylvania. Birds and flowers. Damage. In a frame 14 1/2''h. 17''w.
• 2 FOLK ART REPRODUCTION FRAKTURS
  2 FOLK ART REPRODUCTION FRAKTURS ATTRIBUTED TO SUEca. mid-late 20th century; both ink and watercolor painted on vintage/aged screen laid papers and framed in antique frames: tallcase clock and small rosettes with blooming heart design Fraktur drawing, following the form of Andreas Bauer (clock Fraktur) with black and red watercolor, framed in a tramp art chip carved frame, 10"x 11 3/4" framed; small portrait of girl in purple dress with dog and leash below tree, framed in a mahogany frame, 7 3/4"x 10 1/2" framed; Condition: both good