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Two French Torah Binders, dated 1874 and 1880
估價
1,500 - 2,500 USD
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描述
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.
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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.