CHRISTIE'S Paul Flack Pennsylvania German Folk Art & Dec Arts Catalog 1997

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This vintage Christie's auction catalog documents the prestigious sale of Pennsylvania German Folk Art and Decorative Arts from the Collection of Mr. and Mrs. Paul Flack, held on Saturday, September 6, 1997, in Holicong, Pennsylvania. The Paul Flack collection is renowned among Americana specialists for its exceptional quality and provenance, making this catalog a significant historical record and reference work for serious collectors and scholars. The cover features a classic example of the region's artistic tradition, a vibrant Fraktur illustration depicting two stylized distelfink birds amidst symmetrical tulip and floral motifs, rendered in red, yellow, and black. Within its pages, the catalog offers a comprehensive survey of Pennsylvania Dutch material culture, captured through high-quality color plates and detailed descriptions. Notable lots include an extensive array of 19th-century tinned sheet metal and brass cookie cutters in rare figural forms such as prancing horses, human figures, eagles, and various birds. The sale also featured important pieces of early American furniture, including painted fancy side chairs, a red-painted pine farm table from Montgomery County, and a walnut tavern table. Additional highlights encompass wrought iron kitchen implements like decorative noodle cutters and a significant selection of Fraktur works. These hand-drawn manuscripts include pieces attributed to specific artists and schools, such as Elizabeth Dieterly of Bucks County, the

• Publisher: Christie's
• Year: 1997
• Condition: Good

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