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TWO CARVED WOOD BOOK-FORM CHARITY BOXES
估價
1,500 - 2,500 USD
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招標截止
描述
- wood
- length approximately 6 3/8 in.
- 16.3 cm
one carved overall with inscriptions, the other also carved with Torah Scroll and open Talmud.
展覽
New York, Hebrew Union College, Jewish Institute of Religion, The Collector's Room: Selections from the Michael and Judy Steinhardt Collection, 1993, no. 131, p. 38 (94-413 only)
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.
拍品資料及來源
One carved with Hebrew inscriptions translated:
the spine: "Charity for the Society to buy books and doing good deeds;"
the front: "He who acquires words of Torah acquires the World to come; take care of the children of the poor because they will produce Torah;
the back: "The world stands on three foundation, on Torah, on prayer and on good deeds."
The other carved on the spine: "Charity Box of Israel, Helpers of Scholars."
the spine: "Charity for the Society to buy books and doing good deeds;"
the front: "He who acquires words of Torah acquires the World to come; take care of the children of the poor because they will produce Torah;
the back: "The world stands on three foundation, on Torah, on prayer and on good deeds."
The other carved on the spine: "Charity Box of Israel, Helpers of Scholars."