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Rare watercolor on paper Taufschein for Catharina Eberhard Southeastern Pennsylvania, circa 1780
Estimate
20,000 - 30,000 USD
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Description
- TAUFSCHEIN FOR CATHARINA EBERHARD
- Watercolor and ink on paper
- 7 7/8 by 12 3/4 in.
- C. 1780
Provenance
Sotheby Parke-Bernet, April 29-May 1, 1981, lot 557
Exhibited
"American Radiance: Highlights of the Ralph Esmerian Gift to the American Folk Art Museum," de Menil Gallery at Groton School, Groton, Massachusetts, October 15 - December 15, 2002
Literature
American Radiance: The Ralph Esmerian Gift to the American Folk Art Museum, p. 212, fig. 183
Condition
Appears to be in very good condition.
In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective qualified opinion.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.
In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective qualified opinion.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.
Catalogue Note
The unidentified artist of the Taufschein for Catharina Eberhard appears to have drawn it and filled out the baptismal information all in one sitting. Since we have no clue to the location or the clergyman involved (nor to the date of baptism), we may only guess that a local schoolmaster accommodated those who came to him seeking a certificate for their child or godchild. This maker clearly enjoyed utilizing the typical Pennsylvania German motifs of hearts, geometric stars, vines, and tulips. -F.S.W.