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Franconia Schwenkfelder
Franconia Schwenkfelder watercolor and ink on paper fraktur lettering example with elaborate script intertwined with tulips stylized... ?
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FRAKTUR BY FRIEDERICH KUSTER
FRAKTUR BY FRIEDERICH KUSTER (AMERICAN ACTIVE 1811-1822). Watercolor and ink on paper. 1809 birth and baptismal certificate with two birds perched on flower trees sprouting from handled vases in a variety of colors including pink (a scarce color on frakturs). The script is in meticulous German and neatly repeated in cursive English by Kuster. Imperfections. In a frame 8 1/4''h. 13''w. in a softwood frame. Fold lines minor missing paper tears and minor spotting.
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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.
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PENNSYLVANIA FRAKTUR. Hand
PENNSYLVANIA FRAKTUR. Hand colored fraktur printed in Allentown, Pennsylvania by Blumer and Leisenring. Records the 1859 birth of Spengler Siegfried in Allen Township, Northampton County. Glued down, some tears. Framed, 18.5"h. 15"w.
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Collection of textile items and a
Collection of textile items and a fraktur 19th century Including a sampler made by "Ann Catherine Trisser, 1840", a woolwork picture of a Spaniel, a hand-colored printed fraktur and a carpet bag.
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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
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TWO FRAKTURS. Pennsylvania 1st
TWO FRAKTURS. Pennsylvania 1st half-19th century. Handcolored printed frakturs. One in German printed by Johann Ritter Reading recording a 1806 birth in ''Leeha'' County and one printed in English by A & W Blumer Allentown recording a 1840 birth in Lehigh County. Both have tears. In matching frames 16 3/4''h. 12 1/2'w.
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PAINTING, AFTER FRANZ VON DEFREGGER
PAINTING, AFTER FRANZ VON DEFREGGER After Franz von Defregger (German, 1835-1921), "Bauer (Farmer)," acrylic on canvas, unsigned, overall (with frame): 17.25"h x 15.25"w
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TEXTILE: Fortuny type runner green
TEXTILE: Fortuny type runner green with cranberry accents along with fabric fragment orange and silver fraying ends some wear.
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FRIEDERICH KREBS INK AND WATERCOLOR
FRIEDERICH KREBS INK AND WATERCOLOR FRAKTURFriederich Krebs (Southeastern Pennsylvania 1749-1815) , Berks County ink and watercolor fraktur birth certificate for Johann Georg Sittler, b. 1798, 7 1/2" x 12 1/4".
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Condition:
Not laid down. Staining. A couple tears.
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Johnny Friedlaender print
Johnny Friedlaender print (German, 1912-1992), abstract composition titled verso in pencil "Paysage", edition 34/90, signed lower right in pencil "Friedlaender", color etching and aquatint on Arches paper, plate 18-1/2 x 20-5/8 in., page 22-1/8 x 29-3/4 in.; metal frame. Toning, tacked with glue top middle edge, tape residue/staining verso and front, abrasions to paper in margins at edges front and verso, creases, handling grime.
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SCHWANKFELDER-TYPE WATERCOLOR
SCHWANKFELDER-TYPE WATERCOLOR FRAKTUR LETTER "S"bookplate ca. 19th-20th century; unattributed bookplate size Fraktur letter "S" on screen laid paper with "Strathmore Bond" watermark, ink layout and pastel tone watercolor illustration with birds and floral designs, 5"x 7"; [Note: Strathmere Bond was founded in 1892]; Condition: very good, possibly an early 20th century recrafted letter by Ellinger that is unsigned
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FRAMED BAUMAN, EPHRATA PRINTED
FRAMED BAUMAN, EPHRATA PRINTED TAUFSCHEINca. 1786 record date; fine heart motif textbox with traditional Ephrata illustration block prints of deer, leaves, birds on stem and tulips with flowers on stem, watercolor accent and scrivener work by unattributed artist, record for Margaretha Bittenbender daughter of Christoph and Maria Magdalena (Fetterolf) Bittenbender, born December 17, 1786 in Hereford Twp., Berks Co., framed in a painted modern frame, 19"x 16"; [Note: Christoph/Christopher Bittenbender was a noted blacksmith that made fantastic goosewing axes in Long Swamp area]; [Provenance: Consignor bought directly from descendant]; Condition: some roll lines but overall very good
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PRINTS, GUNTER FRUHTRUNK (lot of 6)
PRINTS, GUNTER FRUHTRUNK (lot of 6) Gunter Fruhtrunk (German, 1923-1982), Untitled (Geometric Abstracts), screenprints, each pencil signed lower right, overall (with plexiframe/each): 24.75"h x 24.75"w
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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
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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
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FRANZ KLEINHOLZ (AMERICAN, B. 1901)
FRANZ KLEINHOLZ (AMERICAN, B. 1901) 20TH C., POLYCHROME SCREEN PRINT, DEPICTS ABSTRACTED FIGURE WEARING A BLUE GARMENT SEATED IN A C...Franz Kleinholz (American, b. 1901) 20th C., polychrome screen print, depicts abstracted figure wearing a blue garment seated in a chair against an burnt sienna background, signed LR, condition consistent with age including scratches to surface, some loss and wear to edges, and toning, board: 24 1/4" h. x 18 1/4" w.
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UNFRAMED FRAKTUR VORSCHRIFFT INK
UNFRAMED FRAKTUR VORSCHRIFFT INK & WATERCOLOR ONpaper by Mila Auker ca. April 14, 1854 dated; unframed Vorschrifft, recent find from family Bible, illustration following form of other artist with blooming heart textbox with artist name and date, heading is Fraktur lettered in multi-tones, interior with cursive German/PA German script, lower field with writing sample of letters, possibly old order Mennonite Community, Lancaster, PA, 13"x 9"; Condition: creasing and separation, dark spots and foxing
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FRAKTUR. American mid 19th
FRAKTUR. American mid 19th century watercolor and ink on paper. Naive birds and flowers surrounding German text recording a name ''--- Miller'' and two dates 1846 and 1854. In a frame 17 1/2''h. 20 1/2''w. Even toning. There are water stains both left and right margins. Wrinkles. Numerous small edge tears (all less than 1'')
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FRANZ MARC, (GERMAN, 1880-1916),
FRANZ MARC, (GERMAN, 1880-1916), SCHöPFUNGSGESCHICHTE II (THE CREATION II), WOODCUT, IMPRESSION: 9 1/2 X 8 7/8 IN.FRANZ MARC, (German, 1880-1916) Schöpfungsgeschichte II (The Creation II), woodcut inscribed verso Fur Feininger with message from Maria Marc, Weimar, 1923 impression: 9 1/2 x 8 7/8 in. Provenance: The artist's widow, Maria Marc, to Lyonel Feininger (1871-1956); by descent to his son, T. Lux Feininger; The Estate of T. Lux Feininger. Condition: Condition: A few speckles of foxing in right margin.
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Cotton field print, view of black
Cotton field print, view of black figures working in a cotton field with botanical detail of the cotton plant upper right, possibly from a school's instructional flip chart and titled at bottom "Baumwolle" by "Goering-Schmidt, Auslandische Kulturpflauzen", printed by "Leipziger Schulbiderverlag von F.E. Wachsinuta, Leipzig", chromolithograph on paper with two grommets, 26 x 34-1/2 in. Restoration, multiple tears at edges with some into image at bottom, stains, handling grime, toning, creases. Arader Galleries, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; Private Collection.
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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
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FRAMED FRAKTUR ATTRIBUTED TO
FRAMED FRAKTUR ATTRIBUTED TO "BLOUSY ANGEL ARTIST"ca. 1784 record; on early screen laid rag paper, the Fraktur work was attributed to artist only known as "Flying Angel" or "Blousy Angel" artist and filled in by separate hand; the record with fine birds in circular vignette within wreath pattern textbox and vibrant oversized flowers on either side and artist tell-tale form flying angels in blousy shoulder outfits flying above the wreath; each angel depicted blowing a horn to announce child's birth, the decoration is bold and colorful in base tones of green, red, yellow and some black, the record for (?) child of (?) born June 10th, 1784 in Macungie Twp., Lehigh Co., PA, framed in a painted frame, 24"x 21" frame; [Provenance: ex- M.P. Amt, Mead Antiques and restored by Maria Pukownik]; Condition: hand that filled in record is very poor and mostly illegible, appears to be poorly mounted with tape donut to cardstock back with space between glass and record, some noted roll creasing and central folds
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Johnny Friedlaender (German
Johnny Friedlaender (German 1912-1992) A group of four works color aquatint Largest 29 x 22 inches.
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PENNSYLVANIA SCHWENKFELDER
PENNSYLVANIA SCHWENKFELDER WATERCOLOR FRAKTURPennsylvania Schwenkfelder watercolor fraktur, dated 1873 , by Jesse Snyder, 7 1/2" x 8", frame - 11 3/4" x 12 1/2". Provenance: A Pennsylvania collection.
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Condition:
Some stains, creases.
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Johnny Friedlander (German,
Johnny Friedlander (German, 1912-1992) "Carfins" Aquatint Pencil signed and numbered 83/95 lower margin Modernist painter, sculptor, and graphic designer. Widely reputed to be one of the great European master engravers. An active member of the resistance movement after spending 1937-43 in French internment camps. 30 1/2" x 21 3/4"
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FRAKTUR. American dated 1848 ink
FRAKTUR. American dated 1848 ink on paper. Heart cut out with ''Benjamin Frey'' birds and German text. In a frame 10 1/2''h. 12 1/2''w. Reward of merit by Ruben Kramer Lancaster County Pennsylvania. Scarce format see Papers for Birth Dayes by the Earnests pg. 458. These merits indicated the recipient was a good well behaved student (apparently Kramer did not tolerate any other kind of student).
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***PENNSYLVANIA FRAKTUR.
***PENNSYLVANIA FRAKTUR. Watercolor and ink on laid paper. Dated 1805 for Andern Blumleinaller with a large orange green and yellow tulip tree growing from a multi-colored heart. In a modern frame 7 1/2''h. 10w''. Ex Richard and Rosemarie Machmer sold at Pook and Pook October 25 2008 lot 600. A poem not a fraktur for Andern Blumleinaller. See additionl photos online for translation.
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Johnny Friedlaender (German,
Johnny Friedlaender (German, 1912-1992) aquatint; 32" x 24"; numbered 66/95 and pencil signed lower right.
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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
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AFTER FRANZ VON LENBACH (20TH
AFTER FRANZ VON LENBACH (20TH CENTURY) BOY LYING IN CLOVER OIL ON CANVAS: 30 X 39 1/2 IN.AFTER FRANZ VON LENBACH, (20TH CENTURY) BOY LYING IN CLOVER, Oil on canvas: 30 x 39 1/2 in. Framed
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FRAKTUR. Attributed to Martin
FRAKTUR. Attributed to Martin Brechall (Southeastern Pennsylvania active 1783 to 1830) watercolor and ink on laid paper. Records a 1810 date in Northampton County Pennsylvania. Some damage. In a frame 10 3/4''h. 15 1/2''w.
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Freidensreich Hundertwasser
Freidensreich Hundertwasser (Austrian, 1928-2000), Irinaland Over the Balkans, 2850/3000, silkscreen with metallic embossing on paper, 17-5/8 x 23-3/4 in. (sight); modern gilt wood frame, acid-free mat.
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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
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FRAMED FOLK ART INK AND
FRAMED FOLK ART INK AND WATERCOLOR FRAKTUR DRAWINGca. mid 20th century; on brown stained paper ground following the Fratkurwork drawings by Daniel Otto, depicting a bright color steeple top schoolhouse with clock tower, facing colorful parrots resting on roof, vibrant floral stems and two floating angel figures with trumpets, in a red painted pine frame with black corner blocks, 16 1/4"x 20 1/2"; Condition: painting is excellent, some minor scratches to frame
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FINE HEMPFIELD TWP. WOVEN
FINE HEMPFIELD TWP. WOVEN COVERLETca. 1859 dated; signed and dated by weaver J. Lutz (Jacob Lutz) made for Barbara Greider (Kreider) of unbleached cotton with red and blue dyed wool yarn jacquard woven center seam coverlet, stars and floral design in field with flower and fern border, fringed sides and foot end with calico bound head end, 96"x 86"; Condition: very good color, some soiling spots in central field