Mathäus Funk | |
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![]() Funk portrayed by
John Webber,
c. 1770 | |
Born | Mathäus Funk 18 April 1697 |
Died | 24 September 1783 | (aged 86)
Occupation(s) | Cabinet maker, ebonist |
Era | Baroque |
Spouse |
Maria Magdalena Wäber
(
m. 1725) |
Children | 1 |
Relatives | John Webber (nephew-in-law) |
Mathäus Funk also spelled Matthäus Funk (German pronunciation: [mataːʊs funk]; 18 April 1697 - 24 September 1783) was a Swiss ebonist and cabinet maker who was primarily active in Bern, Switzerland. Many of his furniture pieces were featured in notable auctions like Lempertz or Sotheby's. [1] [2]
Funk was born 18 April 1697 in Murten, Old Swiss Confederacy, to German-born Johann Lorenz Funk, a postal carrier, and Anna Margarita Funk ( née Sergant). He completed an apprenticeship as cabinet maker followed by journeyman years learning the ebonist trade. [3]
He took-up residency in Bern on 23 November 1724. Since 1725 he was married to Maria Magdalena Wäber, who hailed from an old, well-established Bernese family. They had one son, Daniel Funk, who became a watch maker. After the death his sister-in-law, Rosina Wäber, managed the household. Another brother of his wife, Abraham Wäber, emigrated to England. His nephew-in-law, John Webber, became the expedition painter of James Cook. [4] [5] [6]
Mathäus Funk | |
---|---|
![]() Funk portrayed by
John Webber,
c. 1770 | |
Born | Mathäus Funk 18 April 1697 |
Died | 24 September 1783 | (aged 86)
Occupation(s) | Cabinet maker, ebonist |
Era | Baroque |
Spouse |
Maria Magdalena Wäber
(
m. 1725) |
Children | 1 |
Relatives | John Webber (nephew-in-law) |
Mathäus Funk also spelled Matthäus Funk (German pronunciation: [mataːʊs funk]; 18 April 1697 - 24 September 1783) was a Swiss ebonist and cabinet maker who was primarily active in Bern, Switzerland. Many of his furniture pieces were featured in notable auctions like Lempertz or Sotheby's. [1] [2]
Funk was born 18 April 1697 in Murten, Old Swiss Confederacy, to German-born Johann Lorenz Funk, a postal carrier, and Anna Margarita Funk ( née Sergant). He completed an apprenticeship as cabinet maker followed by journeyman years learning the ebonist trade. [3]
He took-up residency in Bern on 23 November 1724. Since 1725 he was married to Maria Magdalena Wäber, who hailed from an old, well-established Bernese family. They had one son, Daniel Funk, who became a watch maker. After the death his sister-in-law, Rosina Wäber, managed the household. Another brother of his wife, Abraham Wäber, emigrated to England. His nephew-in-law, John Webber, became the expedition painter of James Cook. [4] [5] [6]