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A European Passover Textile, circa 1900
Estimate
2,000 - 4,000 USD
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Description
- Length: 60 inches
linen embroidered with silk thread cutwork edged in buttonhole stitch, embroidered in satin stitch and drawnwork.
height 61 in.; width 25 in.
154.9 cm; 63.5 cm
Embellished with openwork embroidery and inscribed in Hebrew with text from the Haggadah: Let all who are hungry come and eat; Let all who are needy come and celebrate Passover and the words Pesach, Matzah and Maror. The direction of the inscriptions indicates that it was likely to have hung over a rod and used as a towel or Passover decoration.
height 61 in.; width 25 in.
154.9 cm; 63.5 cm
Embellished with openwork embroidery and inscribed in Hebrew with text from the Haggadah: Let all who are hungry come and eat; Let all who are needy come and celebrate Passover and the words Pesach, Matzah and Maror. The direction of the inscriptions indicates that it was likely to have hung over a rod and used as a towel or Passover decoration.
Condition
Several small fine stains. In overally fine 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.
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.