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A LARGE PARCEL-GILT SILVER TORAH CROWN, PROBABLY GALICIA, LATE 18TH/EARLY 19TH CENTURY |
Estimate
140,000 - 180,000 USD
bidding is closed
Description
- unmarked except for later French control mark
- height 13 in.
- 33 cm
engraved with town and shipping scenes on top below gilt ball finial, the upper part with gallery of deer alternating with birds perched on columns above a pierced band of scrolling foliage, the main body with seven ribs joined by pairs of lions standing on spread eagles, all applied with fruits and flowers
Provenance
Schachne Moses Salomon, London
Literature
Henri Guttman (preface), A. Calavas, ed., Hebraica: documents d'art Juif, orfèvrererie, Paris, illus. pl. IV
T. Leman Hare, ed., Apollo, A Journal of the Arts, vol. 10, no. 56, Apollo Press Limited, London, August 1929, illus. p. 82
T. Leman Hare, ed., Apollo, A Journal of the Arts, vol. 10, no. 56, Apollo Press Limited, London, August 1929, illus. p. 82
Condition
Losses to fruit, flowers, and leaves, some parts remounted, one lion missing,
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.