American & Southern | September 23, 2026
Wed, Sep 23, 2026 10:00AM EDT
Lot 49
Important Virginia Birth and Baptism Fraktur for David Rosenbaum, Wythe County, Virginia attributed to the Wild Turkey Artist
Estimate: $15,000 - $25,000
Unsold
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(American, 19th century)
Birth and Baptism Record for David Rosenbaum, the son of Adam Rosenbaum and Susana, symmetrical motifs of wild turkey, tulips on stems, stars, inscribed in German, in central heart "Gott allein/die Ehre (To God alone the glory)", in center rectangle, "Im Jahr Christy: Anno 1800, den 16ten July, ist an dass ... Welt gebohren worden, David Der Vater ist Adam Rosenbaum, und ...Mutter Susana... ("In the year of Christ, A. D. 1800, on the 26th of July, David was born to the light of this world. His father is Adam Rosenbaum and ... mother is Susana" also inscribed in four corners, watercolor and ink on laid paper, 12-1/8 x 15-3/4 in.; unframed
Provenance: Collection of Dr. James Harkrader, Richmond, Virginia
Note: This is attributed to the Wild Turkey artist due to striking similarities with the Birth Certificate of Catharina Umberger, attributed to the Wild Turkey artist held in the Colonial Williamsburg collection. https://emuseum.colonialwilliamsburg.org/objects/27259/birth-certificate-of-catharina-umberger;jsessionid=64B0C77DF9A13E0291E988ECBDA05AD6?ctx=24f769065522e56bd9471bf14b0a24aa395150c5&idx=0
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Collection of Dr. James Harkrader, Richmond, Virginia
foxing, toning, some losses, staining, fading； not presently framed Note - Brunk Auctions makes every effort to offer accurate and thorough information, but encourages prospective bidders to inspect items in person whenever possible. Condition statements are provided as a courtesy for general guidance and should not be considered complete or definitive. They do not represent a warranty or assumption of liability by Brunk Auctions. Certain condition issues may not be specifically noted in the report but may be visible in the accompanying photographs, which are considered part of the overall condition report. Please refer to our Terms of Sale for complete information and contact us for additional photos or information as needed.
