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Racing Yacht “America” – 1851. An original oil painting by Pennsylvania artist David Young. The “America” was a 19th century racing yacht and the first winner of what was to become known as the America’s Cup, named after its first winner. She was eventually scrapped and burned in 1945. Such was her fame, that parts of her were salvaged and preserved by the New York Yacht Club. These included her transom eagle, rudder post and one of her masts. Painting is in oil on gessoed 300 lb Arches paper.

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View Artwork in own Page. The Yacht “Henrietta” Built and launched in Brooklyn, NY in 1861 as a pleasure yacht, she was acquired by the Union Navy during the Civil War. After patrolling Long Island waters she was armed and reassigned to South Carolina where she was used to support the fleet blocking Confederate ports. After the war and upon regaining her pleasure craft status in 1861, she participated in what was then referred to as “The Great Ocean Yacht Race” and which she won after a fourteen day crossing from New York to to the Isle of Wight. In 1872 she was lost in a gale off the coast of Honduras. My painting of the Henrietta is in watercolor and gouache on 300 lb. The painting is matted. Sight size is 7″ x 10″ with the outer dimensions of the mat being 11″ x 14″ (a stock frame size).

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Original Bonnie Grilli Pennsylvania Folk Art Painting Wood Window Primitive Farm. ABOUT 20.5x 20. OLD WINDOW SHE PUT PLYWOOD IN AND TOOK OUT GLASS. Any REASONABLE offer will be accepted.

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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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Gorgeous early 19th century Pennsylvania folk art bird rendered in watercolor on paper in gilt frame. Frame measures 5-1/2″ x 4-3/4″. Painting measures 4-3/4″ x inch 3-3/4″.

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Circa 1930 Pennsylvania carved & painted wood wall hanger. 11″H x 9 1/4″W. CONDITION: Good, original paint has minor wear, joints are a little loose, birds piece has nail repair (photo 6).

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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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