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A GERMAN PARCEL-GILT SILVER TORAH SHIELD
Estimate
40,000 - 60,000 USD
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Description
- marked near top below crown with maker's mark and city mark.
- parcel-gilt silver
- height 12 3/4 in.
- 32.4 cm
of shaped arched form chased with strapwork on matted ground, applied with two spiral columns topped by lions supporting a crown, all centered by a vase of foliage under a baldachin, hung with three bells and with chain, with three contemporary reversible portion plaques.
Literature
Karin Tebbe et al, Nüremberger Goldschmiedekunst, 853, item 05, p. 399
Condition
Several rim splits and separation of border, some repaired with rivets, one lion probably replaced.
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
A Torah shield with similar chasing, without marks, catalogued as Nuremberg circa 1720-30, is in The Jewish Museum New York, illus. Rafi Grafman, Crowning Glory, Silver Torah Ornaments of The Jewish Museum, New York, Torah shield no. 20, pp. 86-87.
Matheus Städlein, working 1716-1735, made several pieces of Judaica. In the catalogue of the Germanisches National Museum are listed a Havdalah compendium in The Jewish Museum, London; a Hanukah lamp in The Jewish Museum, New York; a Torah Crown in the Jüdisches Museum Franken, Fürth; and the Steinhardt Torah shield offered here (op. cit. p. 399).
Another Hanukah lamp by Städlein was sold Sotheby's Tel Aviv, October 2, 1991, lot 271.