$1,375
Watercolor and Pen and Ink Birth Fraktur for "Susanna," Frederick Kuster, c. 1810-20, designed as a central reserve with squiggle borders, flanked by ceramic pitchers issuing flowers and surmounted by eagles with Union shield-form bodies, all above the lower register with birds flanking a bush, signature of the artist below, (minor fading, some apparent creases or tears), 11 1/2 x 14 1/2 in. (sight), in a period black-painted frame. Note: Suzanna lived in Derry Township, Columbia County, Pennsylvania. Estimate $2,000-3,000 Numerous repaired paper separations, restoration to paper at upper left corner. Minor toning, scattered spotting. Items may have wear and tear, imperfections, or the effects of aging. Any condition statement given, as a courtesy to a client, is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Skinner shall have no responsibility for any error or omission.
Auctioneer:
Skinner
Date:
2020-08-03
