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A Collection of Three Decorated Marriage Contracts, Gibraltar: 1861, Ancona: 1832, Tetuan: 1884
Estimate
7,000 - 10,000 USD
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Description
A. GIBRALTAR: 1861
Ink and gouache on parchment, (27½ x 23½ in.; 700 x 595 mm). Mounted in a wood frame. Recording the marriage of Judah son of Moses son of Jacob Benrimoj to Masudah daughter of Barukh Benyunes on Wednesday 15 Elul, 5621 [= 21 August, 1861].
The vibrantly colored architectural border surrounding the text is a popular decorative element of ketubbot produced in Gibraltar during the nineteenth century. Another typical feature of ketubbot of this period is the enlarged word "chai" in the text which denotes the total sum of the dowry: 18 hundred pesos furetes. In a panel beneath the text, the initials of the newly married couple are prominently presented in a decorative calligraphic script.
B. ANCONA: 1832
Ink and gouache on parchment, (26 x 18 in.; 660 x 460 mm). Mounted in a gilt-wood frame. Recording the marriage of David son of Joseph Hayyim Solomon Jehiel me-Adumim [=De Rossi] to Diamante daughter of Elisha Mossotti on Wednesday 4 Tevet, 5593 [= 26 December, 1832]
C. TETUAN: 1884
Ink and gouache on parchment, (16 x 12¼ in.; 410 x 310 mm). Mounted in a gilt-wood frame. Recording the marriage of Gershom son of Shimon son of Joseph Harouche to Esther daughter of Moses ha-Levi on Wednesday 20 Elul, 5644 [= 10 September, 1884]
Ink and gouache on parchment, (27½ x 23½ in.; 700 x 595 mm). Mounted in a wood frame. Recording the marriage of Judah son of Moses son of Jacob Benrimoj to Masudah daughter of Barukh Benyunes on Wednesday 15 Elul, 5621 [= 21 August, 1861].
The vibrantly colored architectural border surrounding the text is a popular decorative element of ketubbot produced in Gibraltar during the nineteenth century. Another typical feature of ketubbot of this period is the enlarged word "chai" in the text which denotes the total sum of the dowry: 18 hundred pesos furetes. In a panel beneath the text, the initials of the newly married couple are prominently presented in a decorative calligraphic script.
B. ANCONA: 1832
Ink and gouache on parchment, (26 x 18 in.; 660 x 460 mm). Mounted in a gilt-wood frame. Recording the marriage of David son of Joseph Hayyim Solomon Jehiel me-Adumim [=De Rossi] to Diamante daughter of Elisha Mossotti on Wednesday 4 Tevet, 5593 [= 26 December, 1832]
C. TETUAN: 1884
Ink and gouache on parchment, (16 x 12¼ in.; 410 x 310 mm). Mounted in a gilt-wood frame. Recording the marriage of Gershom son of Shimon son of Joseph Harouche to Esther daughter of Moses ha-Levi on Wednesday 20 Elul, 5644 [= 10 September, 1884]
Condition
A. GIBRALTAR: 1861
Ink and gouache on parchment, (27½ x 23½ in.; 700 x 595 mm). Mounted in a wood frame.
Recording the marriage of Judah son of Moses son of Jacob Benrimoj to Masudah daughter of Barukh Benyunes on Wednesday 15 Elul, 5621 [= 21 August, 1861].
The vibrantly colored architectural border surrounding the text is a popular decorative element of ketubbot produced in Gibraltar during the nineteenth century. Another typical feature of ketubbot of this period is the enlarged word "chai" in the text which denotes the total sum of the dowry: 18 hundred pesos furetes. In a panel beneath the text, the initials of the newly married couple are prominently presented in a decorative calligraphic script.
B. ANCONA 1832
Ink and gouache on parchment, (26 x 18 in.; 660 x 460 mm). Mounted in a gilt-wood frame.
Recording the marriage of David son of Joseph Hayyim Solomon Jehiel me-Adumim [=De Rossi] to Diamante daughter of Elisha Mossotti on Wednesday 4 Tevet, 5593 [= 26 December, 1832]
C. TETUAN: 1844
Ink and gouache on parchment, (16 x 12¼ in.; 410 x 310 mm). Mounted in a gilt-wood frame.
Recording the marriage of Gershom son of Shimon son of Joseph Harouche to Esther daughter of Moses Ha-Levi on Wednesday 20 Elul, 5644 [= 10 September 1884]
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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.