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Rare Taufschein for Johann Martin Eyer, Johann Adam Eyer (1755-1837) Probably Upper Mount Bethel Township, Northampton County, Pennsylvania
Estimate
30,000 - 50,000 USD
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Description
- TAUFSCHEIN FOR JOHANN MARTIN EYER
- Watercolor and ink on paper
- 9 7/8 by 75/8 in.
- C. 1795
Watercolor and ink on paper
Inscribed (translated from German) recto, ink: Johann Martin Eyer / lawful son of Johannes Eyer and his law / ful wife Margaretha / was born into this world the 15th day / January 1795 and was baptized the / following 15th March / Sponsors were the grand-/ parents Johann Martin Eyer and / his lawful house-wife Dorothea, /God, Father, Son, and Spirit grant / that I remain strong in believing in you, / [That I] faithfidly remain in my covenant / of baptism’s comfort and joy.
Inscribed (translated from German) recto, ink: Johann Martin Eyer / lawful son of Johannes Eyer and his law / ful wife Margaretha / was born into this world the 15th day / January 1795 and was baptized the / following 15th March / Sponsors were the grand-/ parents Johann Martin Eyer and / his lawful house-wife Dorothea, /God, Father, Son, and Spirit grant / that I remain strong in believing in you, / [That I] faithfidly remain in my covenant / of baptism’s comfort and joy.
Provenance
Robert Carlen, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Edgar William and Bernice Chrysler Garbisch, Cambridge, Maryland
Sotheby Parke-Bernet, "Important Frakturs, Embroidered Pictures, Theorem Paintings, and Cutwork Pictures from the Collection of Edgar William and Bernice Chrysler Garbisch, Part I," January 24, 1974, lot 37
Edgar William and Bernice Chrysler Garbisch, Cambridge, Maryland
Sotheby Parke-Bernet, "Important Frakturs, Embroidered Pictures, Theorem Paintings, and Cutwork Pictures from the Collection of Edgar William and Bernice Chrysler Garbisch, Part I," January 24, 1974, lot 37
Exhibited
"The Pennsylvania Germans: A Celebration of Their Arts, 1683-1850," Philadelphia Museum of Art, 1982-83
Literature
American Radiance: The Ralph Esmerian Gift to the American Folk Art Museum, p. 228, fig. 199
Condition
Some creases and repaired tears.
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.