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Middle Eastern silver and metal-mounted Torah case, mid-19th Century
Estimate
8,000 - 12,000 USD
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Description
- Silver, metal, fabric, wood
- length 34 in.
- 84 cm.
wood with remains of fabric covering, mounted with straps and openwork-edged panels chased with inscriptions, roundels, with a plaque "Made by Azgar (the goldsmith) son of Avraham".
Provenance
Moussaieff family collection
Exhibited
Tel Aviv, Beit Hatfutsot, 2011: Museum of the Jewish People, Light and Shadows: The Story of Iran and the Jews, no. 139, pp. 138-141
Condition
As noted loss of fabric, several sections of metal work also missing or damaged.
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.