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A RARE PAIR OF GERMAN SILVER-GILT REVOLVING GLOBE TORAH FINIALS, JOSEF HEINRICH MUSSMAN, AUGSBURG, 1824 |
估價
70,000 - 100,000 USD
招標截止
描述
- marked on borders and staves with maker's mark and city mark
- height 13 1/4 in.
- 33.3 cm
formed as circular temples of six columns, hung with bells and topped by revolving spheres engraved in Hebrew, with gallery of overlapping arches and lobed borders
Condition
Both with minor dents and creases in both bodies, one with repair to top of stave.
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 engraved verses are Prov. 3:16, "In her right hand is length of days, in her left riches and honor" and Prov. 3:18 "She is a tree of life to those who praise her, and whoever hold on to her is happy." The globes are also engraved with initials and surname S.M. Haar.
Joseph (Josef) Heinrich Mussman (Seling, no. 2713), became master in 1822 and died c. 1865. He specialized in religious silver. A Torah shield, 1825-26, by him is in the Jewish Museum, New York (inventory no. 23GA Silver Torah Ornaments, Jewish Museum, New York 1996, cat. no. 57).
Joseph (Josef) Heinrich Mussman (Seling, no. 2713), became master in 1822 and died c. 1865. He specialized in religious silver. A Torah shield, 1825-26, by him is in the Jewish Museum, New York (inventory no. 23GA Silver Torah Ornaments, Jewish Museum, New York 1996, cat. no. 57).