A few examples of appraisal values for
FRAUREUTH

• FRAUREUTH KUNSTABTELLUNG
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• BAUMAN, EPHRATA PRINTED
  BAUMAN, EPHRATA PRINTED TAUFSCHEIN CA. 1818dated; traditional Ephrata broadside with heart shaped textbox with birds, deer and flowers, light brown watercolor painted accents, for Maria Machtalena Frantz, daughter of Josua & Elisabetha (Kleein) Frantz, born in Anvil Twp., Lebanon Co., PA on Sept., 8, 1818, baptized by Pasto Ernst, framed and matted in a small molded frame, 20 3/4"x 18 1/4"; Condition: good; professionally framed and conserved by Maria Pukownik, images from prior to conservation is included
• 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.
• FRAMED GERMAN FRAKTUR PATENBRIEF
  FRAMED GERMAN FRAKTUR PATENBRIEF CA. 1806 DATED;ink and watercolor Fraktur letter to child from godfather at baptism into Evangelical Lutheran Church at Faldennheim (Germany) for Mary Salome, by godfather Jacob Sigwalt, on screen laid rag paper with black and red lettering with two colorful birds facing each other, resting on stems of flowers in urns, in a maple frame, 11 1/2"x 16 1/4" framed; [Note: translation pasted on reverse of frame]; Condition: separation to folds of paper, minor deterioration to right border
• 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.
• 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-
• 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
• 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
• FRIEDERICH KUSTER FRAKTUR BIRTH
  FRIEDERICH KUSTER FRAKTUR BIRTH CERTIFICATEFriederich Kuster (Pennsylvania early 19th c.) , Northumberland County ink and watercolor fraktur birth certificate for John Hursh, b. 1805, 7 1/2" x 13". Provenance: The Estate of Fred Eyster, York, Pennsylvania. Competitive in-house shipping is available for this lot. Condition: Period frame. Minor staining.
• 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.
• FRAMED SIGNED FRAKTUR BIRTH
  FRAMED SIGNED FRAKTUR BIRTH RECORD BY FRIEDERICH Hca. 1826 dated by artist; ink and watercolor Fraktur on handmade paper, fine form with tombstone arch top textbox surrounded by a looping colorful banding within flowers and looping Fraktur text including maker's name and location "Grünsburg" (Greensburg, PA) and large compasswork flowers along upper border, record of Jonathan Stump, son of Christian and Catriena (Riegel) born Feb 14, 1807, confirmed May 29, 1824 by Hagenmeister, primarily in Westmoreland Co., PA, framed in a modern painted corner block frame, 23"x 20 1/2"; Condition: noted roll creases, pressed quarter folds, minor fraying along edges, professionally loose mounted with corner supports and museum quality glass
• PORTRAIT OF FRAU GRäFF VON
  PORTRAIT OF FRAU GRäFF VON BüCKEBURG oil on canvas.
• FRAKTUR BY REV. HENRY YOUNG
  FRAKTUR BY REV. HENRY YOUNG (PENNSYLVANIA ACT. 1817-1861). Watercolor and ink on paper dated 1835. Pennsylvania birth and baptism certificate. The format is the ''anchor ladies'' style 12 in blue yellow and red. Minor imperfections. In a frame 24 1/2''h. 18 1/2''w. Ex Chris Machmer (Pennsylvania). Staining and wrinkling of paper. Penn Township. Names on fraktur are Samuel Brown Rebeka Lasch Sara. Fraktur is glued between two foam core pieces.
• FRIEDERICK KREBS PRINTED FORM
  FRIEDERICK KREBS PRINTED FORM FRAKTUR GEBüRTS/TAUFca. 1795; printed at Ephrata Cloister for Krebs and decorated watercolor accents by Friederich Krebs, the record with applied cut-out leaflets of religious figure block prints for Magdelena Schäffer, daughter of Friederich and Margaretha (Rebman) born Oct. 30, 1795 in Tulpehocken Twp., Berks Co., PA, baptized by Father George Keiser and framed in an oak molded frame, 19 3/4"x 17 1/4"; [Provenance: ex- Ray Mead Collection & Ernst's collection]; Condition: quarter crease folds, some edge deterioration
• FRIEDERICH KREBS FRAKTUR BIRTH
  FRIEDERICH KREBS FRAKTUR BIRTH CERTIFICATEFriederich Krebs (Southeastern Pennsylvania 1749-1815) , Northampton County printed and hand colored fraktur birth certificate for Lydia Vogel, b. 1803, 13" x 15 3/4". Provenance: A Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Collection. Competitive in-house shipping is available for this lot. Condition: Small losses and tears to edges.
• RARE HAND ILLUSTRATED AND WRITTEN
  RARE HAND ILLUSTRATED AND WRITTEN FRAKTURTaufschein by Johan Jacob Ritter ca. 1823; following form of printed taufscheins, original by Peters in Harrisburg, the record signed by the artist with hand drawn and watercolor illustrated facing angel and birds motif with cherub on cloud in upper center vignette, originally called the "Taufschein artist/scrivener" with hand lettering to appear printed with secondary darker ink used on record, birth and baptism record for George Schuck, son of Johannes and Christina (Wertmann) Schuck, born in Turbut Twp., Northumberland Co., PA on November 20, 1815, baptized by George Heim in Evangelical Lutheran Church, framed in a painted corner block frame, 20"x 23" framed; Condition: fold creasing and roll creasing, professionally matted and appears fully restored for display, left and right edge not available for viewing (under mat), some minor tears with restoration
• FRAUREUTH PORCELAIN PIEROTT &
  FRAUREUTH PORCELAIN PIEROTT & COLUMBINE GROUP Circa 1920s; painted Art Deco Group of clown and muse, with stamped mark, Signed EW on verso, modeled by Heinz Schubach, 10 1/2 in. H.
• FRAMED COLORFUL BIRTH & BAPTISM
  FRAMED COLORFUL BIRTH & BAPTISM RECORD FRAKTUR OFca. 1826 birth; vibrant parrot on flowers motif Fraktur on screen laid handmade paper with rainbow color painted compass work stars in lower corner and central red heart above green oval text outline, fine ink and watercolor accents and two ink German Fraktur script with fine execution; Fraktur record for Eva Margaretha Raeder (Raderin) daughter of Daniel & Margaretha Raeder born May 25, 1806 and framed in a faux grain painted frame, 18 1/2"x 15 3/4" framed; [Provenance: ex- Dave Wheatcroft]; Condition: some roll creasing present, beautiful form, artist not known but identified as "Ehre Vater" artist - works found in SC, NC, PA, VA
• FRAMED REPRODUCTION "ABRAHAM
  FRAMED REPRODUCTION "ABRAHAM HUTH" FRAKTUR BY SUSAca. late 20th century; beautiful replicated ink and watercolor Fraktur of 1828 birth and baptism certificate for Jon Reber, born 1828 in Berks Co. (the original by Abraham Huth) on screen laid aged paper featuring birds on stem, houses and multi-floral design of bright colors, framed in a red stained frame, 15"x 11" framed; Condition: faux aged surface but maker's signature "S" is clearly marked in lower right corner
• 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
• FRAMED EPHRATA PRINTED TAUFSCHEIN
  FRAMED EPHRATA PRINTED TAUFSCHEIN WITH SCRIVENER Wca. 1801 dated; printed heart and parrots motif form typically used by Otto, printed at Ephrata Cloister, record for Elizabeth Jungst (Yingst), daughter of Ludwig & Maria Magdalena Jungst, born Feb 15, 1801 in Lebanon Twp., Dauphin Co., PA and baptised by Father Pastor Hiester, 21"x 18 1/4" framed; Condition: fold creases and roll creases; some noted ink burnout in some areas; professionally framed and matted; unknown if glued to backing
• UNION CO. FRAKTUR BIRTH & BAPTISM
  UNION CO. FRAKTUR BIRTH & BAPTISM RECORD ATTRIBUTEca. 1815 dated; ink and watercolor on rag paper Fraktur with traditional birds and floral design attributed to Johann Conrad Trevitz with diamond star in upper triangle of textbox, record of "Anderas Zeller, born December 1, 1815 in Machatone (?) Township, Union Co., PA, child of Friederich & Catharina Zeller", 19"x 16" mounted; Condition: extensive damage, fragment condition
• GUNTHER FRUHMESSER (GERMAN, B.
  GUNTHER FRUHMESSER (GERMAN, B. 1958), PAINTING OF EUROPEAN COTTAGE FACADE Oil on canvas panel, singed lower right, framed.
• FRITZ CHRIST (GERMAN
  FRITZ CHRIST (GERMAN 1866-1906)FRITZ CHRIST (GERMAN 1866-1906) Judith with the Head of Holofernes , 1900 bronze with dark brown patina atop Egyptian Revival marble base overall height: 45 cm (17 3/4 in.) signed and dated on bronze base CONDITION Beyond some light discolouration to the patina in places (such as the back of her skirt and underside of the head) and endemic cracks to the marble base, no significant issues apparent to the naked eye. N.B. All lots are sold in as-is condition at the time of sale. Please note that any condition statement regarding works of art is given as a courtesy to our clients in order to assist them in assessing the condition. The report is a genuine opinion held by Shapiro Auctions and should not be treated as a statement of fact. The absence of a condition report or a photograph does not preclude the absence of defects or restoration, nor does a reference to particular defects imply the absence of any others. Shapiro Auctions, LLC., including its consultants and agents, shall have no responsibility for any error or omission.
• INK & WATERCOLOR FRAKTUR ATTRIBUTED
  INK & WATERCOLOR FRAKTUR ATTRIBUTED TO "EHRE VATERca. 1804 record date; vibrant Fraktur with heart design outline textbox with compass half rounded design that is filled with vibrant watercolor, lower corners have rainbow painted compass star design and within record is parrot and flower design, the record done on screen laid rag paper, record of Martalen Karmrein (Kromrein) born in Williams Twp., Northampton Co., PA on March 29, 1804, daughter of Henrich Kromrei and wife Catharina (Kunzin/Kunz), baptized by Father Andre into Lutheran, framed in a paint decorated Sheraton-type half-spindle molded corner block frame, 17 1/2"x 20 1/4" framed; [Note: artist is only known by the Monicer but has bright consistent rainbow color accent through decorations; known to have worked from SC, PA, VA and Canada]; [Provenance: ex-Russ & Corinne Earnest and ex-David Wheatcroft Collection]; Condition: central fold and noted roll creases, professionally mounted, old frame
• 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.
• FRAMED PRINTED TAUFSCHEIN PRINTED
  FRAMED PRINTED TAUFSCHEIN PRINTED BY J. HARTMAN, Lca. 1818 print date; uncommon form printed Geburts and Taufschein with praying children, Jesus and lamb and flying angel block prints for Harold Oberly, son of George and Minnie (Rabold) Oberly, born May 4, 1823 in Stumptown, Lebanon Co., PA, framed under matting in a modern frame, 17 1/2"x 14 3/4" framed; Condition: professionally framed and restored, repair along right edge, water spots
• FRAMED SAMUEL BAUMAN PRINTED
  FRAMED SAMUEL BAUMAN PRINTED TAUFSCHEINca. 1784; printed at Ephrata Cloister by Samuel Bauman on screen laid paper in traditional Ephrata form with heart, flowers, birds and stags motif, scrivener unattributed, recording Catharina Zerbe, daughter of Michael & Maria (Dannmeyer/Dunnmoyer) Zerber, born June 23, 1784 in Tulpehocken Twp., Berks Co., PA, watercolor enhanced figures and fine antique frame; Condition: professionally stabilized, receipt in reverse pocket, minor roll creasing, overall good
• 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
• AFTER FRANZ DEFREGGER (GERMAN,
  AFTER FRANZ DEFREGGER (GERMAN, 1835-1921), SIGNED PORCELAIN PLAQUE OF THE VISIT (OF THE AUNTS) Late 19th century, signed C. Bauer to lower right, inscribed to verso with impressed Fischer & Mieg mark, scene painted after the original in the Bavarian State Picture Collection, Munich.
• FRIEDERICH KREBS PRINTED AND HAND
  FRIEDERICH KREBS PRINTED AND HAND COLORED FRAKTURFriederich Krebs printed and hand colored fraktur for Catharina Riesser, b. 1778, 13" x 15 3/4". Competitive in-house shipping is available for this lot. Condition: Drawn by hand. Small restorations to tears. Staining. Creases separated and backed.
• 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
• FRAMED EPHRATA FORM PRINTED BIRTH
  FRAMED EPHRATA FORM PRINTED BIRTH RECORD, PRINTEDfor Friederich Krebs ca. 1793; infilled and decorated by Friederich Krebs, the print marked as "Printed for F. Krebs" with floral vine border, blooming accent to hearts in lower field and necklace/crown in lower center, record for Catharina Bergy, daughter of Johannes & Christina (Faust/Pfautz) Bergy, born 12th day July, 4th hour night in 1793 in Richland Twp., Berks Co., PA, baptized by Johannes Mann with no date, framed in an old deep well frame, 18 1/4"x 15 1/4" framed; Condition: poor-fair with extensive soiling and fold creasing
• FRANCIS PORTZLINE FRAKTUR BIRTH
  FRANCIS PORTZLINE FRAKTUR BIRTH CERTIFICATEFrancis Portzline (Pennsylvania 1771-1857) , Union County ink and watercolor fraktur birth certificate for Elisabeth Schneider, b. 1825, 13" x 15 1/2". Provenance: The Collection of Max and Polly DeHart, Milton, Pennsylvania. Competitive in-house shipping is available for this lot. Condition: Modern frame. Not laid down. Corners clipped. Tear top right. Creases.
• FRAKTUR. Watercolor on laid paper.
  FRAKTUR. Watercolor on laid paper. Family record of Joseph and Bithiah Jewel married in 1801 and their six children. Stains and loss. In a frame 13 1/2''h. 11 1/2''w.
• FRAKTUR. American 1st
  FRAKTUR. American 1st quarter-19th century watercolor and ink on laid paper. Interesting format with circular wreath and star rosettes. German text dated 1817. Wear and stains. 10 1/2''h. 12 1/2''w.