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Two French Torah Binders, dated 1874 and 1880
Estimate
1,500 - 2,500 USD
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Description
multicolored paint on linen.
height 8 in.; length 128 in.
20.3 cm; 325.1 cm
The first inscribed in Hebrew Moses, the son of Ephraim, known as Maurice Weill, born Sunday 19 of Av [5]634 (=2 August 1874), and with traditional blessings. Embellished with images of a Torah, a huppah with French flags affixed to all four corners and floral imagery.
multicolored paint on linen.
height 7 1/2 in.; length 94 1/2 in.
191 cm; 240 cm
The second inscribed in Hebrew Berele, known as Bernard, the son of Jacob, Retzheim (?) Monstelle (?), born Thursday 23 Sivan [5]640 (=1 June 1880), and with traditional blessings. Embellished with floral imagery.
The artist has included both the secular and the Hebrew names of the children on these binders.
height 8 in.; length 128 in.
20.3 cm; 325.1 cm
The first inscribed in Hebrew Moses, the son of Ephraim, known as Maurice Weill, born Sunday 19 of Av [5]634 (=2 August 1874), and with traditional blessings. Embellished with images of a Torah, a huppah with French flags affixed to all four corners and floral imagery.
multicolored paint on linen.
height 7 1/2 in.; length 94 1/2 in.
191 cm; 240 cm
The second inscribed in Hebrew Berele, known as Bernard, the son of Jacob, Retzheim (?) Monstelle (?), born Thursday 23 Sivan [5]640 (=1 June 1880), and with traditional blessings. Embellished with floral imagery.
The artist has included both the secular and the Hebrew names of the children on these binders.
Condition
The first: This work has been conserved. Very minor light staining.
The second: Lightly stained.
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.