#3091 • Pennsylvania Dutch Fraktur

Part of Fine and Decorative Arts | September 12, 2024 at 10:00 AM (live auction by Alderfer Auction)

High bid $150.00

Status: Sold

Pennsylvania Dutch Fraktur that features a "Christlicher Haus-Segen" or Christian House Blessing. Rendered in traditional calligraphic script the piece is embellished with iconic fraktur motifs including a central compass star, colorful floral designs, and stylized architectural elements framing the text, late 18th early 19th c. Also includes a small devotional fraktur that is inscribed en verso stating that it was painted by George Seubert and is signed at the bottom Theo. Ruch, Orefield Lehigh Co. 12.25"h x 7.5"w and merit 5"h x 2.25"w