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Rare watercolor tunebook for Maria Christmann, Christian Strenge (1757-1828) Vincent Township, Chester County, Pennsylvania, dated 1794
Estimate
10,000 - 15,000 USD
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Description
- TUNEBOOK FOR MARIA CHRISTMANN
- Watercolor and ink on paper, with paper binding
- 3 11/16 by 6 3/8 by 1/8 in. (closed)
- 1794
Watercolor and ink on paper, with paper binding
Inscription (translated from German) on title page, ink: This singing tunebook belongs to / Maria Christmannin / Diligent singing scholar in the Vincent / School in Chester County / Written the 6 June/ AD / 1794 /Give Jesus your heart in joy and in pain,/ In life and in death, this only is gain
Inscription (translated from German) on title page, ink: This singing tunebook belongs to / Maria Christmannin / Diligent singing scholar in the Vincent / School in Chester County / Written the 6 June/ AD / 1794 /Give Jesus your heart in joy and in pain,/ In life and in death, this only is gain
Provenance
Fred and Katherine Giampietro, New Haven, Connecticut, 1990
David A. Schorsch, New York, New York, 1990
David A. Schorsch, New York, New York, 1990
Exhibited
"Folk Art Revealed," New York, American Folk Art Museum, November 16, 2004-August 23, 2009
Literature
American Radiance: The Ralph Esmerian Gift to the American Folk Art Museum, p. 210, fig. 180
Condition
In very good condition.
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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.