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Primitive Antique Country Folk Art Pennsylvania Dutch Watercolor Fraktur Painting. In estate fresh uncleaned original condition showing some typical age-appropriate wear from normal use with some staining and translated on its backside. Professionally framed beneath anti glare glass I believe. Please see photos for precise condition.

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This vintage Folk Art Pennsylvania Dutch wood box features a unique Fraktur design with intricate inlay details measuring 6/7/2 inches. Handmade in Pennsylvania, USA, this one-of-a-kind piece is signed by the artist, adding to its authenticity and charm. The traditional Folk Art style and use of wood inlay technique make this box a beautiful and distinctive addition to any art collection.

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Late 18th Century Folk Art style Pennsylvania Dutch Painting in Wood Fraktur The only comp that I have found for this piece is shown in my photos.

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Authentic Fraktur 1842 “Call To Arm”.

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Artist: JOAN RAAB (American, deceased, 20th century). Title: Indecipherable Dutch/German text – circa 1970 [2 Colonial Women Chasing a man out of town]. Medium: Original Hand-Painted Pennsylvania Dutch/German FRAKTUR Watercolor on paper. Signature: SIGNED by the Artist, LR, as shown. Seal: Back of frame with ” Pennsylvania Guild of Craftsmen Juried Member ” seal, as shown. Size: Framed to 18 inches x 19 inches in a painted wooden frame. Notes: This is a folk-art hand painted fraktur by the late Joan Raab. Joan Raab was an antique dealer and also an artist who specialized in watercolors and fraktur. Her style was reminiscent of the Ephrata Cloister Celibate Sisters’ style, blending historical inspiration with her own unique touch. We believe this piece is based on a piece in the Metropolitan Museum of Art. The paper is aged and distressed and it is set behind glass in a hand painted wooden frame. Provenance: Hatay Stratton Fine Art, Northampton, Massachusetts. Joan Raab is known for her collection of Pennsylvania German Fraktur, a form of American folk art characterized by decorated manuscripts and printed documents that use bold colors and whimsical motifs. The Johnson Collection, which includes works by Joan Raab, is featured in the book ” Drawn with Spirit: Pennsylvania German Fraktur from the Joan and Victor Johnson Collection “. Book offers a comprehensive study of the topic, presenting significant new information about the artists who made these works and the people who owned them, which includes the Artist and collector Joan Raab.

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Artist: JOAN RAAB (American, deceased, 20th century). Title: Indecipherable Dutch/German text – circa 1970 [2 Colonial Women Chasing a man out of town]. Medium: Original Hand-Painted Pennsylvania Dutch/German FRAKTUR Watercolor on paper. Signature: SIGNED by the Artist, LR, as shown. Seal: Back of frame with ” Pennsylvania Guild of Craftsmen Juried Member ” seal, as shown. Size: Framed to 18 inches x 19 inches in a painted wooden frame. Notes: This is a folk-art hand painted fraktur by the late Joan Raab. Joan Raab was an antique dealer and also an artist who specialized in watercolors and fraktur. Her style was reminiscent of the Ephrata Cloister Celibate Sisters’ style, blending historical inspiration with her own unique touch. We believe this piece is based on a piece in the Metropolitan Museum of Art. The paper is aged and distressed and it is set behind glass in a hand painted wooden frame. Provenance: Hatay Stratton Fine Art, Northampton, Massachusetts. Joan Raab is known for her collection of Pennsylvania German Fraktur, a form of American folk art characterized by decorated manuscripts and printed documents that use bold colors and whimsical motifs. The Johnson Collection, which includes works by Joan Raab, is featured in the book ” Drawn with Spirit: Pennsylvania German Fraktur from the Joan and Victor Johnson Collection “. Book offers a comprehensive study of the topic, presenting significant new information about the artists who made these works and the people who owned them, which includes the Artist and collector Joan Raab.

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Pennsylvania German Peacock Fraktur Folk Art Painting Distelfink, Signed A. Peacock 12.5″ x 14.5″ framed.

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Rare OOAK Pennsylvania Dutch German Folk Art Fraktur Couple Painted on Antique Door Panel. X large 36 inches X 29 inches. This is a very old painted piece. There are scratches, scuffs, some areas of paint loss. Please see all photos for description details.

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This beautifully crafted piece of folk art, titled “Call To Arms, ” depicts a scene from Battalion Day in Pennsylvania in 1842. The painting, created using ink on paper, features a stunning calvary horse and a charming army theme. Its originality is guaranteed with a certificate of authenticity included in the features. The painting measures 10.75 inches in length and 11 inches in width, with a frame included. Although it is not signed, the artist is believed to be unattributed.

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Has some creases near corners it is inscribed and signed.

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