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A Bezalel Silver-mounted Prayer Book with Dedicatory Inscription from the Chief Rabbi of Israel, Jerusalem, Dated 1925
Estimate
5,000 - 7,000 USD
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Description
etched in center of back "Bezalel Jerusalem"
- height 5in.
- 12.6cm
the leather binding applied with silver front and back panels, the former etched with menorah, hanging lamp and columns, applied with a filigree menorah and three bosses set with turquoises, the back panel etched with a repeating pattern of menorahs and four turquoise-set bosses, containing a 1920 Hebrew bible with dedicatory inscription pasted in
Provenance
The inscription records the gift from Rabbi Kook [Kuk] (1865-1935) to David Seigal on April 20, 1925. Kook was the first Ashkenazi rabbi of pre-state Israel.
Condition
leather at edges of spine starting to split, otherwise good condition, important provenance
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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.