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American & Southern | March 13, 2025

Thu, Mar 13, 2025 10:00AM EDT
Lot 1058

Framed Pennsylvania Song Bookplate Fraktur Dated 1822

Estimate: $600 - $900

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hand painted polychrome bird perched on a branch with leaves, surmounted by German fraktur which translates to "This song book belongs to Veronica Rohrer. Written on the 15th day of April in the year of our Lord Jesus Christ, 1882.", sight 6-5/8 x 3-7/8 in.; paint decorated wood frame with raised corner blocks, 8-5/8 x 5-7/8 x 1-1/8 in.

Provenance: Private Collection, McLean, Virginia

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Private Collection, McLean, Virginia

toning and staining to paper, some minor loss to paint, minor wrinkling, small tear above "Dieses"; later frame, in overall good condition