Auction 49b Part II - Bibles and Prayer Books, Manuscripts, Graphics and Ceremonial Art
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Auction 49b Part II - Bibles and Prayer Books, Manuscripts, Graphics and Ceremonial Art
January 20, 2016
Opening: $500
Sold for: $5,750
Including buyer's premium
“Shiviti-Menorah”. [Morrocco? Central Asia?], 1863. Created by Ayish ben Yitzchak Halevi. Paint and ink on heavy paper. Large sheet, which hung, most probably, in a synagogue, with colorful decorations, with verses for blessings, good health and protection, names of angels, and more. On the lower margins the artist signs : “…R’ Yitzchak Halevi, Shem Habayit – Sha’ar HaShamayim”. A large “Lamenatze’ach” Menorah appears in the center. Below it three additional Menorahs – an additional “Lamenatze’ach” Menorah and on both sides Menorahs with “Ana BeKoa’ch” prayer and “Shir LaMa’alot …”. On the right and left sides appear two oblong circles with the Ten Commandments topped with squares decorated with vegetal patterns and Hamsas with “Ana BeKoa’ach” prayer initials with four arches below. On the frame and covering the surface appear various verses and initials. 67X56 cm. Fair condition. Mounted on paper. Damages and restorations at margins and at folding marks. Right side third of leaf was detached and re-attached. Creases and damages with damage to text and faded ink.
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Auction 49b Part II - Bibles and Prayer Books, Manuscripts, Graphics and Ceremonial Art
January 20, 2016
Opening: $400
Unsold
Illustrated “Shiviti”, on paper. Persia or Afghanistan, 1909. A leaf with colorful decorations and golden ink decorations. Two Menorahs in the center, one consists of “Ana BeKoa’ch” prayer and the other from “LaMenatze’ach” (Psalms 67). The verse “Veze Ma’ase HaMenorah” (Book of Numbers 8:4) frames the leaf. A dedication on the lower part: “I, Meir Avraham wrote it for my beloved Ya’akov Akkhajan….”. 26X21 cm. Good-fair condition. Stains. Some tears, mainly at margins. Folding marks. Framed (unexamined out of frame).
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Auction 49b Part II - Bibles and Prayer Books, Manuscripts, Graphics and Ceremonial Art
January 20, 2016
Opening: $300
Sold for: $375
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“Shiviti”-Amulet on parchment. Unknown origin, [late 19th century or early 20th century]. A large “LaMenatze’ach” Menorah in the center; on its base illustrations of the Tabernacle utensils: ladder, oil jug, tongs and a ramp; below them a Star of David with “Shadai” in it. Initials of Ana BeKo’ach prayer appear on margins, and on top: “Da Lifnei Mi Ata Omed…”. Unique illustrations (schematic) were added in between the Menorah branches: Western Wall with three trees above and Rachel’s Tomb. Approx. 35X28 cm. Poor condition. Rough creases, tears and stains.
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Auction 49b Part II - Bibles and Prayer Books, Manuscripts, Graphics and Ceremonial Art
January 20, 2016
Opening: $400
Sold for: $875
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“Shiviti” on parchment, “Segula lezman HaDever...”(protection against plague). [Italy?, late 19th century]. Ink on parchment. “Shiviti” for hanging, as protection against the plague. A Menorah in the center composed of Psalms 27. A frame is composed of verses from Psalms 91. Initials and names of G-d. 44X31 cm, Fair-good Condition. Remnants of adhesive tape at margins. Pierces and tears at margins. Some stains and creases.
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Broadsides, Mizrah, Shiviti and Amulets
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Auction 49b Part II - Bibles and Prayer Books, Manuscripts, Graphics and Ceremonial Art
January 20, 2016
Opening: $400
Sold for: $625
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“Shiviti” on gevil. [Eastern countries, first decades of 20th century]. A large “Lamenatze’ach” Menorah in the center, surrounded by names of G-d, initials of “Ana BeKoa’ch” prayer. Verses from “Pirkei Avot” and “Divrei HaYamim”. Most of the text is written in square script with additions in Rashi script. 40X29 cm. Fair-good condition. Stains and some tears. Consists of three membranes attached to each other.
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Broadsides, Mizrah, Shiviti and Amulets
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Auction 49b Part II - Bibles and Prayer Books, Manuscripts, Graphics and Ceremonial Art
January 20, 2016
Opening: $400
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Decorative leaf for a synagogue. [Alexandria, Egypt (?), first decades of 20th century]. Ink and watercolor on paper. It is possible that the leaf served as kind of a “Mizrah” (“Da lifnei mi ata omed”) as well as for protection. A large Star of David in the center, composed from the Priestly Benediction verses (Book of Numbers, 6) with “Shadai” inscribed in it. Surrounded by decorations of branches and flowers. An additional inscription on the lower part (later?) in pencil: “Ya’akov Hassun Bar Hana Nada, Alexandria (Na-Amon) Egypt”. Approx. 63X48 cm. Good-fair condition. Folding marks. Pierce at top. Worming and some tears. Ink stains (as a result of folding). Framed (unexamined out of frame).
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Auction 49b Part II - Bibles and Prayer Books, Manuscripts, Graphics and Ceremonial Art
January 20, 2016
Opening: $400
Sold for: $813
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Nine printed “Shana Tovah” leaves. Jerusalem. Late 19th and early 20th century. Dedications in honor of Sassoon family appear on some leaves. 1. Leaf printed in golden ink, with illustrations of the holy places arranged in an elliptic design. Sent from Safed in 1893 to Eliyahu Dweik Hacohen. 2. Leaf printed in blue and golden ink, with illustrations of the holy place arranged in an elliptic design. Zuckermann printing press, Jerusalem. Sent in 1890 with a long letter in honor of Mazal Tov [Sassoon] wife of Eliyahu David Yossef Ezra. 3. Leaf printed in purple ink. Zuckermann printing press, Jerusalem. On one side appear “Shana Tovah” greetings in Hebrew and Yiddish and on the other side a “Mizrah” with illustrations of the holy places, and more. 4-9. Six “Shana Tovah” leaves – lithographs in color. Monsohn printing press, Jerusalem, [early 20th century]. Three with an illustration “Lebens Boym” (Tree of life), two with illustration of the Temple Mount and Holy Sites and one with a depiction of the Binding of Isaac. Size and condition vary. Some in fair condition.
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Broadsides, Mizrah, Shiviti and Amulets
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Auction 49b Part II - Bibles and Prayer Books, Manuscripts, Graphics and Ceremonial Art
January 20, 2016
Opening: $400
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1. Small leaf, colorful lithographic printing. [Jerusalem, late 19th century]. Handwritten dedication in honor of Rabbi Yemin Hacohen. 2. Leaf in colorful lithographic printing. [Monsohn printing press, Jerusalem, ca. 1900]. Ink-stamp of Rabbi Kalifa ben Eliyahu Guez. 3. Leaf with illustration of “Etz Chayim”. [Jerusalem, early 20th century]. 4-6. Three leaves with depictions of the Binding of Isaac. [No printer’s name, ca.1920s-40s]. 7-9. Three leaves titled “Beracha MiZion” and an illustration “Vetechezena Eineinu…”(after Lilien). Two published by Moshe Afkovich Ahva, Jerusalem, [ca. 1930s]. Size and condition vary. Some in fair condition.
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Broadsides, Mizrah, Shiviti and Amulets
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Auction 49b Part II - Bibles and Prayer Books, Manuscripts, Graphics and Ceremonial Art
January 20, 2016
Opening: $300
Sold for: $1,250
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“Berachot Horim beErev Yom HaKipurim” (parents’ blessing on eve of Yom Kippur). Colorful lithograph. Published by Mordechai Katzenelenbogen, Vilnius, 1902. Colorful lithograph, portraying the “Birkat HaBanim” ceremony on the eve of Yom Kippur. Details of printer and the title are printed in Hebrew and Russian. Approx. 37.5X52 cm. Fair condition. Numerous tears, professionally restored. Flakings and stains. Margins are cut and partly lacking. Mounted (partially) on Bristol.
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Broadsides, Mizrah, Shiviti and Amulets
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Auction 49b Part II - Bibles and Prayer Books, Manuscripts, Graphics and Ceremonial Art
January 20, 2016
Opening: $300
Sold for: $375
Including buyer's premium
“Ner Hashem Nishmat Adam, Lezecher Olam”. Printed “Jahrzeit” (memorial day) leaf. [Europe?, late 19th century]. Lithographic printing in green and red. On the upper part – two plates for filling out names of the deceased and dates of death, with a memorial candle. On the lower part – various verses related to death, arranged in a circle in the center of which appears an illustration of the Western Wall. On the lower part appears the inscription “Beracha LeBeitcha” (blessing for your house). Frame with two pillars with scrolling vine leaves and clusters of grapes. Leaf mounted on heavy paper 26.5X18.5 cm. Fair condition. Tears and stains. Creases. Tear at lower right corner.
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Broadsides, Mizrah, Shiviti and Amulets
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Auction 49b Part II - Bibles and Prayer Books, Manuscripts, Graphics and Ceremonial Art
January 20, 2016
Opening: $400
Sold for: $500
Including buyer's premium
“Yahrtzeit” Leaf, “Linat HaZedek” society in “Mazkeret Moshe” Neighborhood. Jerusalem, [ca.1900]. Records of deaths, from the year 1890 through 1936. Ink on heavy paper. Fine illustration of a crown and decorated verses’ titles. Drawn on the leaf is a table divided according to months; in each column are recorded names of deceased – men on top and women on the bottom. Among the names: Rabbi Yosef Rivlin, of the neighborhood founders; Rabbi Eliezer Lipman ben Ya’akov Berlin (brother of the Netziv of Volozhin), as well as names appearing with the title “HaKadosh” – names of those who were, most probably, killed during World War I. 42X55 cm. Fair condition. Dark stains. Creases. Tears, some restored. Passé-par- tout.
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Broadsides, Mizrah, Shiviti and Amulets
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Auction 49b Part II - Bibles and Prayer Books, Manuscripts, Graphics and Ceremonial Art
January 20, 2016
Opening: $300
Sold for: $375
Including buyer's premium
Amulet for protection against fire and for woman in childbirth, and protection from all evil. Jerusalem, 1874. Printed leaf on pink paper. Frumkin and Friends printing press. Large leaf with amulets, holy names and Kabbalic illustrations for protection from all evils. On the lower left: “…Israel Dov Frumkin and Friend, Publisher of Hachavatzelet” (Hebrew). 59.5X39.5 cm. Good condition. Thin and delicate paper. Creases, Adhesive tape on the reverse; stains. S. Halevi, no. 224.
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