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A Decorated Ketubbah from Amsterdam, 1695
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描述
- 16 x 13 inches
ink on parchment.
height 16 in.; width 13 in.
45 cm; 33 cm
Recording the marriage of Moses, son of the late Isaac Abrabanel Aridas and Leah, daughter of the late Jospeh da Costa, on Wednesday 2 Kislev, 5456 [= November 30, 1695].
This engraved ketubbah is a superb example of a highly popular style of decorated marriage contracts. The design of this ketubbah is associated with Shalom d’Italia, the most renowned Jewish artist of the seventeenth century. In 1648, Shalom d’Italia created two copper-etchings to be used as borders for marriage contracts. Several years later, an anonymous artist copied one of these ketubbot making only small changes to the original design. The present ketubbah is one of the earliest extant examples of this famous design that was printed in Amsterdam and used by members of the Sephardic Jewish community throughout Europe and America.
The text is inscribed within an archway supported by two columns encircled in vines and surmounted by two cherubs holding a cloth inscribed in Hebrew "be-siman tov” (with a good omen). On either side of the text, two large urns support a profusion of flowers interspersed with insects and birds. Above, a depiction of an elegantly attired bridal couple on the right and at left, a woman with two children, an allegorical representation of "charity."
height 16 in.; width 13 in.
45 cm; 33 cm
Recording the marriage of Moses, son of the late Isaac Abrabanel Aridas and Leah, daughter of the late Jospeh da Costa, on Wednesday 2 Kislev, 5456 [= November 30, 1695].
This engraved ketubbah is a superb example of a highly popular style of decorated marriage contracts. The design of this ketubbah is associated with Shalom d’Italia, the most renowned Jewish artist of the seventeenth century. In 1648, Shalom d’Italia created two copper-etchings to be used as borders for marriage contracts. Several years later, an anonymous artist copied one of these ketubbot making only small changes to the original design. The present ketubbah is one of the earliest extant examples of this famous design that was printed in Amsterdam and used by members of the Sephardic Jewish community throughout Europe and America.
The text is inscribed within an archway supported by two columns encircled in vines and surmounted by two cherubs holding a cloth inscribed in Hebrew "be-siman tov” (with a good omen). On either side of the text, two large urns support a profusion of flowers interspersed with insects and birds. Above, a depiction of an elegantly attired bridal couple on the right and at left, a woman with two children, an allegorical representation of "charity."
展覽
To Have and To Hold: Decorated Marriage Contracts, 17th–19th Centuries. The Herbert and Eileen Bernard Museum, Congregation Emanu-El, New York, 2001
Condition
Matted and framed. Not examined outside of frame.
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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.