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An Alsatian Torah Binder, 1879
估價
7,000 - 9,000 USD
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描述
multicolored paint on linen.
height 8 in.; length 129 1/2 in.
20.3 cm; 328.9 cm
Inscribed in Hebrew Meir, son of Meshulam Wolff, born on Monday 6 Elul [5]639 (= 25 August 1879) and with traditional blessings. Inscribed in French: Emil fils de Philidore Wolff. Decorated with animals, floral motifs, soldiers, musicians, a Torah and a huppah.
The patriotic motifs featured on this binder are a testament to the strong feelings of loyalty held by French Jews. The other decorations include images of a wolf, a visual reference to the Wolff family surname, and a stork, typically used in Jewish art to represent the region of Alsace.
height 8 in.; length 129 1/2 in.
20.3 cm; 328.9 cm
Inscribed in Hebrew Meir, son of Meshulam Wolff, born on Monday 6 Elul [5]639 (= 25 August 1879) and with traditional blessings. Inscribed in French: Emil fils de Philidore Wolff. Decorated with animals, floral motifs, soldiers, musicians, a Torah and a huppah.
The patriotic motifs featured on this binder are a testament to the strong feelings of loyalty held by French Jews. The other decorations include images of a wolf, a visual reference to the Wolff family surname, and a stork, typically used in Jewish art to represent the region of Alsace.
展覽
New York, Museum of Jewish Heritage, France Divided: Impassioned Responses to the Dreyfus Scandal, April - June 1999
Condition
Bright and fresh. Very slight staining.
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.