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Three Torah Binders, Alsace, 1871, 1876 and 1884
估價
2,000 - 3,000 USD
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描述
Each inscribed in Hebrew with traditional blessings and all three similarly decorated, perhaps by the same artist.
multicolored paint on linen.
height 8 in; length 128 in.
20.3 cm; 325.1 cm.
The first inscribed in Hebrew Isaiah Zvi (Charles), son of Eliezer (Cesar) Ziwy, born Friday 4 Tamuz [5]631 (=23 June 1871). Embellished with scorpion (Scorpio, the symbol for the month of Tamuz), a crowned Torah Scroll, and a huppah. Decorative ascenders and descenders, consisting of the French flag and animals.
multicolored paint on linen.
height 8 1/2 in.; length 126 in.
21.6 cm; 320 cm
The second inscribed in Hebrew Isaiah Zev (Jules), son of Shalom (Philidor) Wolff, born Wednesday 10 Elul [5]636 (=30 August 1876). Embellished with a woman holding sheaves of wheat, symbolizing Virgo and the month of Elul, a crowned Torah Scroll, and a huppah.
multicolored paint on linen.
height 9 in.; length 126 in.
22.9 cm; 210 cm
The third inscribed in Hebrew Jacob (Camille), son of Moses (Moise) Braunschweig, born Tuesday 17 Sivan [5]644 (=10 June 1884). Embellished with floral motifs, a crowned Torah Scroll and a huppah.
multicolored paint on linen.
height 8 in; length 128 in.
20.3 cm; 325.1 cm.
The first inscribed in Hebrew Isaiah Zvi (Charles), son of Eliezer (Cesar) Ziwy, born Friday 4 Tamuz [5]631 (=23 June 1871). Embellished with scorpion (Scorpio, the symbol for the month of Tamuz), a crowned Torah Scroll, and a huppah. Decorative ascenders and descenders, consisting of the French flag and animals.
multicolored paint on linen.
height 8 1/2 in.; length 126 in.
21.6 cm; 320 cm
The second inscribed in Hebrew Isaiah Zev (Jules), son of Shalom (Philidor) Wolff, born Wednesday 10 Elul [5]636 (=30 August 1876). Embellished with a woman holding sheaves of wheat, symbolizing Virgo and the month of Elul, a crowned Torah Scroll, and a huppah.
multicolored paint on linen.
height 9 in.; length 126 in.
22.9 cm; 210 cm
The third inscribed in Hebrew Jacob (Camille), son of Moses (Moise) Braunschweig, born Tuesday 17 Sivan [5]644 (=10 June 1884). Embellished with floral motifs, a crowned Torah Scroll and a huppah.
Condition
The first: lightly stained throughout.
The second: lightly stained throughout.
The third: minor stains.
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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.