Watercolor and Pencil on Paper Baptismal Certificate Fraktur for Ludwig Dauberman

Description:

Watercolor and Pencil on Paper Baptismal Certificate Fraktur for Ludwig Dauberman, attributed to Daniel Otto, the "Flat Tulip Artist" (Center Township, Union County, Pennsylvania, c. 1770-1822),c. 1817, executed in red, green, yellow, and black, designed as a central shaped reserve with vital statistics, surrounded by four parrots, seven tulips, and small floral devices, (imperfections),13 x 15 3/4 in., in a black-painted frame.

Provenance: David Wheatcroft; Collection of Anthony Picardio; Olde Hope Antiques.

Literature: Country Living Collecting, premiere edition, 2005, p. 61, illustrated.
Estimate $8,000-12,000

Sheet has a repaired vertical tear through the center and there are areas of paper restoration and associated in-painting along the left and right edges. Sheet is encapsulated in a custom mount, but does not appear to be laid down.


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