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Rare Watercolor Marriage Registry for John J. Berdan (1790-1862) and Eliza Goetschius (1794-1870), Jacob Goetschius (1756-1831), Saddle River Landing, Bergen County, New Jersey, December 11, 1816
Estimate
2,000 - 3,000 USD
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Description
- watercolor on paper
- 9 1/2 by 10 in.
with the names and dates of the bride and groom; signed at the bottom wrought by Jacob Goetschius, December 11th 1816; in a heart and diamond carved frame.
Exhibited
Lincroft, New Jersey, Monmouth Museum, Masterpieces of American Folk Art, September 26 - November 29, 1975;
River Edge, New Jersey, Steuben House, The Tree of Life: Selections from Bergen County Folk Art, October 15-23, 1983.
River Edge, New Jersey, Steuben House, The Tree of Life: Selections from Bergen County Folk Art, October 15-23, 1983.
Literature
Betty Schmelz, Charles B. Szeglin, Kevin Wright, and Irene Fitzgerald, The Tree of Life: Selections from Bergen County Folk Art, (Bergen County Historical Society, 1983), p. 25, fig. 49.
Condition
Some losses and discoloration.
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 backing inscribed Nov. 3-1816 married by W. Eitenge at Saddle River Landing, Bergen County Marriage Re(gistry). In 1824-Jacob Goetschius had a school house on Division St., now Main St., Paterson - 40 scholars-1827-105 scholars (...census of Paterson).