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A Galician Parcel-Gilt Silver Torah Crown, circa 1811
Estimate
80,000 - 100,000 USD
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Description
- parcel-gilt silver
- height 10 5/8 in.
- 27cm
the gilt base applied with two openwork bands of chased rococo ornament, the bracket form arches supported by lion rampant regardant alternating with birds, supporting a coroneted canopy of leaves supporting bells, and with Hebrew inscription below ball and bud finial topped by a spread-winged bird.
a very similar Torah crown is in the Stieglitz Collection at the Israel
Museum (chaya Benjamin no. 7, pp. 30-31). That crown is described as Polish, 1726. it shares the lion arches separated by birds and rising from stars as seen on the offered piece. Other examples of early 19th century date include on from the Lille Collection, shown at the Jewish Museum, Paris, in 1980; one in the Feinberg Sale at Parke-Bernet, New York, 1967, and one shown at the Museum Narodowe w Warszawie, Warsaw, Kulture Ocalona, 1983, no. 2.
a very similar Torah crown is in the Stieglitz Collection at the Israel
Museum (chaya Benjamin no. 7, pp. 30-31). That crown is described as Polish, 1726. it shares the lion arches separated by birds and rising from stars as seen on the offered piece. Other examples of early 19th century date include on from the Lille Collection, shown at the Jewish Museum, Paris, in 1980; one in the Feinberg Sale at Parke-Bernet, New York, 1967, and one shown at the Museum Narodowe w Warszawie, Warsaw, Kulture Ocalona, 1983, no. 2.
Provenance
Sotheby's, New York, April 22, 1998, lot 120.
Exhibited
Detroit: Detroit Institute of Art, 1951: Exhibition of Jewish Ceremonial Art, no. 31 (either this crown or another of this model and date).
Condition
one bell lacking, one lion not gilt and possibly replaced, good condition overall
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.
Catalogue Note
The inscription translated reads: Crown of Torah, Crown of Priesthood, Crown of Kingship, (5)571 (1811).
A very similar Torah crown is in the Stieglitz Collection at the Israel Museum (Chaya Benjamin no. 7, pp. 30-31). That crown is described as Polish, 1726. It shares the lion arches separated by birds and rising from stars as seen on the offered piece. Other examples of early 19th century date include on from the LIlle collection, shown at the Jewish Museum, Paris, in 1980; one in the Feinberg sale at Parke-Bernet, New York, 1967, and one shown at the Museum Narodowe w Warszawie, Warsaw, Kulture Ocalona, 1983, no. 2.