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A Ukrainian silver small Torah shield, early 19th century
Estimate
5,000 - 7,000 USD
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Description
- apparently unmarked
- silver
- height 7 in.
- 17.8 cm
arched rectangular, engraved with Hebrew inscripion flanked by chased lion and unicorn holding a crown and above acanthus foliage, beaded rim
Provenance
Central Synagogue, New York
Sotheby's New York, December 13, 2006, lot 25
Sotheby's New York, December 13, 2006, lot 25
Literature
Grossman, Cissy. The Jewish Family's Book of Days. New York: Abbeville Press, 1989
Condition
Condition good.
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 in Hebrew reads: "This Torah shield was donated by the woman Feiga daughter of Reb Shimshan Neta of Koretz. May God bless her with sons and long life."
Koretz (population 8,500) sits on the Korchyk River in the Rivne Oblast region. In 1788 it fell under Polish rule and in the same year a short-lived faience and porcelain works was founded.