A fine Bezalel silver filigree and ivory book binding, the ivory attributed to Gur-Arie, after a drawing by Erich Goldberg, Jerusalem, circa 1920

the front cover with four filigree rosettes set at the corners and a central rosette above an ivory carving depicting a seated man at prayer, signed in Hebrew, flanked by two further ivory panels carved with a menorah against the Ten Commandments

Nurit Shilo-Cohen, Ed., Bezalel 1906-1929, Israel Museum, Jerusalem, 1983, color plate after p. 14

good condition
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.
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A sketch by Erich Goldberg for a Bible binding with plaques of this model is in the Collection of the Mishkan Le'Omanut, Museum of Art, Ein Harod, illustrated ibid., color plate after p. 14.  Another Bible binding with plaques of this model, closer to the original design for the metalwork, is in the Israel Museum, illustrated ibid., fig. 22, p. 176.