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A PARCEL-GILT SILVER TORAH SHIELD MOUNTED WITH HARDSTONES, GALICIA, CIRCA 1770 |
估價
80,000 - 120,000 USD
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描述
- marked twice with Prussian control mark of c. 1800
- height 10 in.
- 25.4 cm
arched rectangular body chased with rococo ornament, topped by two eagles regardant, applied with baroque columns topped by lions regardant supporting an openwork crown centered by the Commandments enclosing a Torah scroll, mounted with carnelians - two with gilt inscriptions
Condition
Minor tears to rim, missing some bells, part of one eagle head missing. Reinforcement behind at top.
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
The gilt inscription at rear reads: "May God remember the soul of the esteemed Mendel ben Abraham on account of his son Wolf and his wife Pesha(?) bat Moses donating... In this merit, may he live to see descendants into a ripe old age, amen. In the year 1767." Compare a shield with hardstones with gilt inscriptions catalogued as Lvov(?) 1800/01 in the Jewish Museum, New York, illustrated Rafi Grafman, Crowning Glory: Silver Torah Ornaments of the Jewish Museum, New York, fig. 3, p. 21