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Johann Adam Eyer (1755 1837)
Estimate
5,000 - 7,000 USD
bidding is closed
Description
- Johann Adam Eyer
- Elizabeth Eyer Copy Book, dated 1816 and Henrich Eyer Songbook, dated 1787
- Watercolor pen and ink on laid paper
- Copybook: 8 by 6 1/2 in.; songbook: 4 by 6 1/2 in.
Provenance
Descended in the family of Anna Kresge Arnold to the present owner.
Condition
Water stains, frayed edges, losses.
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 copybook contains 6 pages of pen and ink writing exercises, with string binding; the songbook contains 8 pages of music, with blue paper covers and string binding.
According to the Eyer family genealogy, Philip Henrich Eyer was born March 5, 1770 in Bucks County, Pennsylvania. He was the brother of Johann Adam Eyer. Elizabeth Eyer, his daughter, was born before 1817, in Pocono Township, Monroe County, Pennsylvania.