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February 25, 2016

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LOT 23

Lot 23

19th Century Primitive School

19th Century Primitive School
Lot 23 Details
19th Century Primitive School, North American

...CONESTOGA...THE OLD SCHOOL HOUSE...(SETTLERS IN FRONT OF A LOG CABIN), WATERLOO REGION, ONTARIO

Oil on canvas; with lengthy indistinct handwritten inscription along the bottom under the paint
13" x 17" — 33 x 43.2 cm.

Estimate $200-$300

Realised: $480
Price Includes Buyer's Premium ?

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19th Century Primitive School
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This charming folk art canvas depicts the log schoolhouse, one of the earliest extant urban buildings in the Waterloo Region of Ontario. It was built by the German Mennonite city founders on land that was donated by Abraham Erb in 1820.


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  • 5 Stars: Excellent - No discernable damage, flaws or imperfections
  • 4 Stars: Very Good - Minor flaws or imperfections visible only under close inspection using specialised instruments or black light
  • 3 Stars: Good - Minor flaws visible upon inspection under standard lighting
  • 2 Stars: Fair - Exhibits flaws or damage that may draw the eye under standard lighting
  • 1 Star: Poor - Flaws or damage immediately apparent under standard lighting (examples: missing components, rips, broken glass, damaged surfaces, etc.)

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