Watercolor of bird, fraktur-type, done for an Amish female, attributed to Amish artist.
Bird perched in stylized tree, done on plain off-white wove paper. The tree has one main trunk with five small, arching branches terminating in a globular yellow fruit. Uppermost branch ends in a tulip. Three gray-blue leaves attach to trunk. Bird has yellow body decorated with inked texture marks, brown head and wings and gray-blue beak.
Inscriptions: At bottom right in inked German script is "May 1848." At upper left, written sideways in the same hand is "Fannie Hochstetler/ 1848/ Nannie H. Beiler/ 1896.
Mounted in brown paper window mat and frame (likely by sellers for sale). Frame is flat softwood with half-lap, mitered joints and paint-decorated with a dark glaze over a medium-brown ground. Hanging ring at top. (Written by Wendell Zercher)
Provenance
According to sellers' research this may have been a gift to Fannie Hochstetler in 1848, after which she may have married and become "Nannie H. Beiler." Gingerich and Krieder record a Veronica/Fannie/Franey Hostetler (HS5362) (1840-1914) of Mifflin County who married John K. Byler (BY3566) (1831-1904) also of Mifflin Co. Thus, the Earnests are suggesting the sideways description may have been added later than the original 1848 inscription at bottom.
Bought from Russell Earnest & Associates, Nov. 2, 2001, for $1300.00.
Paper has bee trimmed, probably on all four sides. Multiple fold lines with a cluster at upper left corner, a horizontal one at 2 and 2/1 inches from bottom and a vertical one at 1 7/8 inches from right edge. Moderate to heavy soiling, especially above May 1848 date. Upper left cover has minor loss all corners have paste and remnants of paper where previously attached.
Drawing has slid askew since earlier photo. It would be easy to fix. (MAW)
Presentation fraktur attributed to David Frey is a watercolored drawing of a bird on a tulip. Executed on a rectangular piece of tan wove paper, the watercolor is done in yellow, green, red, pink, blue, black and brown. The nicely detailed bird faces the viewer's right, perched on the bent stem of a tulip with one yellow bloom at tip: plant is growing out of the ground. Frame is softwood with a dark mahogany veneer on beveled face.
Inscribed in ink on reverse side in elegant script is "Catharina Frey. 1832." Seller believes this may be a daughter of David's son, Jacob Frey (b. 1785) and wife Elizabeth of Rapho Twp. Hess says Catharina is likely the younger sister of Anna (Nancy), recipient of drawing P.04.49.2.
(Written by Wendell Zercher.)
Provenance
Sold by Mr. Clarke E. Hess of Lititz, PA, for $1.100. Mr. Hess purchased the drawing in Bucks County. (2004)
Very significant insect damage with tears at left edge extending inwards one inch toward wing tips; also two smaller holes below legs and on stem. Original damage appears to have occurred over liquid stain. Old repair on reverse using additional backing paper is now adhered only at bottom. The reverse side carries the residue of pigment missing from P.04.49.2, indicating that the two pieces of paper had been stored together for a long time. Minor flaking/losses of pigment. Minor soiling of paper. Replaced wood back with acid-free matboard.
Image of Trinity Lutheran Church. 1800's. New brick facade, wrought iron grate/fence surrounding building's sides. Steeple now integrated with building's face.
Declaration of Independence and Portraits of the Presidents
Description
Rectangular print, scrolled foliate background with horseshoe array of 15 Presidents (busts in oval medallions) from Washington (top center) to Buchanan (bottom right). In center is copy of Declaration Committee and Continental Congress above copy of Dec
Japanese Embassy Print 1860 Black wood framed print of water-colored May 26, 1860 Harper's Weekly Print of 'The Landing of the Japanese Embassy with Treaty in a box at Navy Yard Washington.' Large steam-paddle ship in background with crowds on it and in
Japanese Embassy Reception Print 1860 Black wood framed print of water-colored May 26, 1860 Harper's Weekly Print of 'Reception of the Japanese Embassadors by the President at the White house, May 17, 1860.' Inside large hall with mirrors and chandeliers
Large print with central medallion of George Washington as Pater Patriae. Medallion surrounded by allegorical figures and scenes depicting art and commerce, also oak leaf, laurel, and other foliate designs. Side panels to central tableau show medallions
Composed and executed with the pen for Jms Meyer Jr. by Profr. L. Luethy
Height (in)
40
Width (in)
35.875
Condition
Fair
Condition Date
2023-07-01
Condition Notes
Fair condition. Paper yellowed, very faded in sections, with water stains.
Object ID
W.1989.132.001
Notes
Fair condition. Paper is yellowed, very faded in sections, watermarked. Letter in file from Robert Y. Garrett, Jr. Vice President and Trust Officer of Farmers Bank and Trust Company, Lancaster, PA. Letter is written to M.M. Harnish, Esq.
Black and white print of James Buchanan. Background is half wall with two pillars above, swag of drapery. Floor has alternating pattern of scrollwork and flowers. Ornate oval-back armchair with fringe at arms and eagle worked into upholstery on back, jus
Washington's Triumphal Entry into New York, Nov. 25th. 1783.
Description
Chromolithograph entitled "WASHINGTON'S TRIUMPHAL ENTRY INTO NEW YORK, NOV. 25TH. 1783." Large brilliantly colored print depicts George Washington and other military officers riding on horseback along street toward viewer's right. Spectators line the street, and others observe from balconies and windows. Creator signed at lower left "C. Inger, lith." Mounted with glazing in modern 2-tone gold frame with spattered black paint.
At bottom is above title; smaller print along lower border of print is "Published by William Smith, 702 South Third Street." and "Entered according to Act of Congress in the year 1860 by Geo. T. Perry in the Clerk's Office of the District Courth of the Eastern District of Pennsylvania" and at right "Printed in Oil Colors by P.S. Duval & Son, Philadelphia."
Fashion print of lady's blue ball dress engraved for the Improved Series of Ladies Magazines . Woman wears white gloves, a white fur collar and hold a draped fur boa. In upper right, a view of lady's hairdo from the back of the head.
