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An Iraqi Silver-Mounted and Painted Wood Torah Case, 1883
Estimate
7,000 - 9,000 USD
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Description
- Together with Torah Finials, 3 pieces
- Silver and wood, glass beads
- heigth 38 1/2 in.
- 97.8cm
cylindrical with onion-domed top, the exterior covered with silver repousse panels of flowering urns and Hebrew inscription dated 1883, set with green glass beads, the interior set with two silver plaques with additional floral motifs and donation inscription, the wood painted with flowerheads
Condition
minor bruises to embossed surface; inside with some loss of paper inscription around upper panels, otherwise good, nice size and quality
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.