These slates were mined in Pennsylvania and
floated down the Ohio and Mississippi Rivers on rafts.
They were used for roofing material after the
disastrous lire which occurred on
Good Friday, March 21, 1788.
Each one was individually hand shaped.
This one came from
an old building in
New Orleans.
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The artist, Knut "Ken" Engelhardt, was born in Germany and educated in both German and French art schools. He won three gold medals in the Olympic of Fine Arts in Paris in 1964 prior to coming to the United States. He has exhibited his paintings in many cities in Europe and the U.S. In addition to his work on canvas, he has perfected painting on the historic rooting slates salvaged from the old buildings
in the Vieux Carre - using the weathered patina as the background.
Fine Art, Other
18%
WHERE TO PICK UP:
Private Location
Newington, Connecticut 06111
(Winning Bidders Will Be Given Full Address VIA EMAIL)
Saturday, 10/5, 10:00 am to 1:00 pm
Newington, CT
LOCAL PICK UP
IMPORTANT: PLEASE NOTE:
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*Winning bidders, please bring packing materials if you have any fragile items - bring help if you have large or heavy items - bring appropriate sized vehicle!*
Pick Up:
Saturday October 5 from 10:00 am- 1:00pm
No exceptions. Items left behind on this date will be forfeited/donated without refund.
QUESTIONS? Please contact
AUCTION MANAGER:
Lorri Cavaliere
203-907-7801
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