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Taufschein for Elisabeth Wissler, Heinrich Seiler Probably Dauphin County, Pennsylvania, circa 1810
Estimate
25,000 - 35,000 USD
bidding is closed
Description
- TAUFSCHEIN FOR ELISABETH WISSLER
- Watercolor and ink on paper
- 12 1/8 by 13 in.
- C. 1810
Watercolor and ink on paper
Inscribed (translated from German) recto, ink: To these two married people, / namely Johannes Wissler, and his / lawful housewife / Elisabeth a daughter / was born into the world, namely / Elisabeth in the year of our Lord Jesus / 1802, the 25 day of October at / 2 o'clock in the afternoon. Baptismal / sponsors .... This Elisabeth was born in West Hanover Township, Dauphin / County and state of Pennsylvania.
Inscribed (translated from German) recto, ink: To these two married people, / namely Johannes Wissler, and his / lawful housewife / Elisabeth a daughter / was born into the world, namely / Elisabeth in the year of our Lord Jesus / 1802, the 25 day of October at / 2 o'clock in the afternoon. Baptismal / sponsors .... This Elisabeth was born in West Hanover Township, Dauphin / County and state of Pennsylvania.
Provenance
Joe Kindig Jr., York, Pennsylvania, 1971
Exhibited
"Palette of Pennsylvania Folk Art," Philadelphia Antiques Show, 1976
"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
"Folk Art Revealed," New York, American Folk Art Museum, November 16, 2004-August 23, 2009
"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
"Folk Art Revealed," New York, American Folk Art Museum, November 16, 2004-August 23, 2009
Literature
Esmerian, Ralph O. "A Fraktur Fable." In Philadelphia Antiques Show Catalog. Philadelphia: Philadelphia Antiques Show, 1976, p. 74.
American Radiance: The Ralph Esmerian Gift to the American Folk Art Museum, p. 226, fig. 197
American Radiance: The Ralph Esmerian Gift to the American Folk Art Museum, p. 226, fig. 197
Condition
Some minor repairs in black areas, minor repaired tear top edge.
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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.