This lot features two charming mid-century architectural prints by Philadelphia artist Elizabeth Kacher Booraem. Created in 1963, these works utilize a distinct serigraph (silkscreen) technique combined with watercolor-style washes, capturing iconic landmarks of the Philadelphia area with a nostalgic, illustrative flair.

Artistic Style & Details

The pieces showcase Booraem’s signature "stippled" ink aesthetic, where bold black outlines and textured shadows are layered over soft palettes of rose, sage green, and earthy ochre.

• "Old Christ Church": A vertical composition of the historic Episcopal church in Second Street, known for its soaring white steeple and Colonial architecture. This piece is noted as a Second Edition (10/25).

• "Valley Green Inn": A horizontal depiction of the famous Wissahickon Valley Park landmark. The scene is lush with autumnal-toned trees and features small figures in the foreground, adding a sense of scale and life. This piece is noted as a Third Edition.

Both prints include the artist’s hand-written copyright and "Temporary Address" on the reverse (311 South 16th Street, Phila, Pa.), providing a fascinating provenance to the artist's local history.

Specifications

• Artist: Elizabeth Kacher Booraem

• Date: 1963

• Medium: Limited Edition Serigraphs with hand-applied color

• Origin: Printed in USA (Philadelphia, PA)

• Dimensions: * Old Christ Church: $10 \times 7$ in

  • Valley Green Inn: $11 \times 9$ in

• Condition: Excellent vintage condition; rich ink saturation and minimal aging to the paper.

Keywords:

Elizabeth Kacher Booraem Philadelphia artist mid-century modern 1960s art Old Christ Church Valley Green Inn Wissahickon Valley Park architectural prints limited edition serigraphs silkscreen Philadelphia landmarks vintage American art 1963 Pennsylvania history local interest hand-signed art prints collectible illustrations.