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A LARGE ITALIAN PARCEL-GILT SILVER TORAH CROWN
Description
- base rim marked by Andrea Zambelli, "L'Honnesta," active 1732-72 and assay master Zuanne Premuda, active 1719-49; the emblems marked MP below lion of San Marco (Piero Pazzi no. 580 or 581).
- parcel-gilt silver
- diameter 13 in.; height 10 3/4 in.
- 33 cm; 27.4 cm
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.
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 Hebrew inscription translates as, "a crown of glory, and a diadem of beauty [Isaiah 28-5], given from the heart in the spirit of generosity by the important and wealthy, his honor Gabriel Triesti, to do true honor to the Torah in the eyes of God, may He guard him for endless generations, Amen, may it be the will of God." Another later hand has added, "And now, may his soul be bound up in the bonds of life."
Gabriel Trieste (1784-1860) was a prominent Jewish merchant and philanthropist in Padua, president of the Community there. He established several benevolent foundations, including one of 24,000 Austrian lire for promoting art among young Jewish artists, and another prize of 1,000 gulden, given in 1850 for the publication of a history of the Jews. See also the Italian gold amulet, lot 205, with the arms of the Trieste family.