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: $1,000
Sold for: $5,250
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Elaborate micrograph, written and illustrated by hand, in honor of Farha di Solomon David Sassoon and her son, David [Solomon] Sassoon. [England?, late 19th or early 20th century]. Illustrations of Stars of David, circles, a square frame and a large arch in an impressive micrograph, in colors of blue, red, green and gold. Texts – verses of protection and blessings, prayer and thanksgiving: Psalms verses and biblical verses, names of the angels Michael and Gabriel, Priestly Benediction, and more. A dedication inscription within the frame: “Hashkifa MiMe’on Kodshecha…”. The micrograph offered here was created in honor of Farha (Flora) Sassoon following the passing of her husband in 1894 and in honor of her son, the famous collector David Solomon Sassoon (1880-1942). Approx. 51X62 cm. Good condition. Some stains. Original frame (unexamined out of frame). For a similar micrograph, by the same artist, see “Kedem” catalogue no. 8, item no. 1.
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Auction 49b Part II - Bibles and Prayer Books, Manuscripts, Graphics and Ceremonial Art
January 20, 2016
Opening: $800
Sold for: $3,000
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A large, colorful, “Mizrah”, created by Shaul Ben Pinchas Hornstein. Lithographic printing by Em. Joachim, Vienna, 1889. Depictions of sites in Jerusalem are based on the prototype drawn by R’ Yehossef Schwartz in 1837. Rabbi Shaul Hornstein – author of “Givat Shaul” (Vienna 1883), a book about the geography and history of Eretz Israel settlements and holy sites from biblical times to modern times. The ”Mizrah” offered here portrays graphic depictions of various sites, graves and towns in Eretz Israel: At the top - tombs of Davidic Kings and the tomb of Rabbi Meir Ba’al HaNess; in the center, a large image of the Western Wall and houses of Jerusalem below which appear sites on the Mediterranean seashore (“Yam HaGadol”): “Zo Ir HaKodesh Yaffo”, [the tomb of] “Elisha the Prophet [on] Mount Carmel”, “Ir HaKodesh Haifa” and “Zo Ir HaKodesh Zidon”; Along the right margins appear images of the tomb of Yossef HaTzadik, Cave of the Patriarchs, Rachel’s Tomb, tomb of Shamai HaZaken and the tombs of the Rambam and Hashla; along the left margins we see the tomb of Rabbi Yochanan HaSandlar, tomb of Hoshe’a the Prophet, tomb of Rabbi Shimon Bar Yochai, tomb of Shmuel the Prophet and the site of “Tiberias Hot Springs”. 61X48 cm. Fair condition. Slightly faded. Trimmed margins. Tears and breaks. Stains. Framed (unexamined out of frame). See: Jerusalem – Spirit and Matter, Nitza Behruzi (Eretz Israel Museum, Tel-Aviv, 1993), p.23.
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Auction 49b Part II - Bibles and Prayer Books, Manuscripts, Graphics and Ceremonial Art
January 20, 2016
Opening: $500
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Printed micrograph in lithographic printing, illustrations of the Western Wall, the Temple Mount, Mount of Olives and their vicinity, created by “…Shmuel Schulmann of Jerusalem, in Safed”. [Jerusalem, late 19th century]. Text: from Psalms, Book of Lamentations, Isiah, Jeremiah, Yehezkel and more. Notes on the lower part were printed in Hebrew, German and French. 51.5X68.5 cm. Fair condition. Numerous tears, with text omission, professionally restored. Stains. For additional information about this micrograph and about Schulmann, see: Omanut Ve-Umanut Be’Eretz Israel Ba-Mea Ha-Tesha Esreh [Arts and Crafts in Eretz Israel in the 19th century (Hebrew)], The Israel Museum, Jerusalem, 1979, pp.141-145. See also: Jerusalem – Spirit and Matter, Nitza Behruzi (Eretz Israel Museum, Tel-Aviv, 1993), p.75.
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Auction 49b Part II - Bibles and Prayer Books, Manuscripts, Graphics and Ceremonial Art
January 20, 2016
Opening: $700
Sold for: $2,750
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“If I forget thee Oh Jerusalem…” (Hebrew). Colorful lithograph, created by Moshe ben Yitzchak Mizrahi. Jerusalem, [no printer’s name], 1902. Rich illustration of the Western Wall, “Midrash Shlomo”, Temple Mount, Kidron Valley Tombs, and more. Frame is composed of verses related to Jerusalem and illustrations of flowers. 42X47 cm. Good condition. Folding marks and creases. Some tears to folding marks. This leaf it not recorded in the literature dealing with illustrations of holy places or with the works of Moshe Mizrahi.
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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. “Mizrah”. Avraham Moshe Luntz printing press (by the director Avraham Haim Silbermann). [Jerusalem, late 19th century]. Printed in golden ink. Illustrations of the holy sites shaped as a rose. Illustrations of animals according to the saying “Fierce as a tiger and fast as an eagle…”. On the right column “Shir LaMa’alot…Jerusalem” and on the left column “Shir LaMa’a lot…Tiberias”. On top of the leaf appears a handwritten dedication in honor of Solomon David Sassoon from Shneur Zalman ben Menachem [Mendelovich]. 49.5X38 cm. Fair condition. Tears, damage to text. Folding marks. Paper glued to margins for restoration. Framed (unexamined out of frame). 2. “BaSuccot Teshvu Shiva Yamim” – “Mizrah” for a Succah. Rohald printing press, Jerusalem, [1920s]. With illustrations of the holy sites shaped as a rose. Seder Ushpizin and Kiddush for Succot. Printed in blue ink. 63X51 cm. Good condition. Folding marks. 3. “Mizrah”. No printing location and no date, [Jerusalem, 1920s?]. Three columns of blessings and prayers, separated by pillars on top and on the base of which are illustrations of the holy sites. Printed in green ink. 80X50 cm. Good condition. Folding marks. Stains and tears at margins.
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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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“Mizrah”. Lithographic printing A.L. Monsohn, Jerusalem, ca. 1910. A rich colorful printing of good quality, with golden ink: illustrations of the Temple Mount, Hebron and Cave of the Patriarchs, Tombs of Davidic Kings, Tiberias, Western Wall, Tomb of Rabbi Meir Baal Haness, Rachel’s Tomb, Safed and Tomb of Rashbi. 62X49 cm. Good condition. Folding marks. Some tears to folding marks. Some damages.
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Auction 49b Part II - Bibles and Prayer Books, Manuscripts, Graphics and Ceremonial Art
January 20, 2016
Opening: $300
Sold for: $450
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1. “A memorial gift from ‘Kollel Chibat Yerushalayim’ in the Holy Land”. Litho. printing by A. L. Monsohn, Jerusalem, [1920s]. Illustrations of the holy cities, the graves of our ancestors and various ornamentations. In the center – Map of Eretz Israel. 65X50 cm. Tears at margins. Dampstains at margins. 2. Mizrah. Solomon Brothers printing press, Jerusalem, early 20th century. “A memorial gift from the Holy Land and the Holy Cities from the directors of Yeshivat Bar Yochai and Beit Moshav Zekenim U-Zekenot in Safed” (Rabbi Elazar Ya’akov Podhotzer). Issued by Va’ad Hevrat Yeshivat Bar Yochai…”. In the center – illustration of the Western Wall; below it “Regulations of the society”. 47X60 cm. Good condition. Some creases.
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Auction 49b Part II - Bibles and Prayer Books, Manuscripts, Graphics and Ceremonial Art
January 20, 2016
Opening: $300
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“Baruch Ata Bevo’acha Baruch Ata Betzetcha”/ “BeSuccot Teshvu Shiva’a Yamim”. Zuckerman printing press, Jerusalem, [late 19th century, ca. 1890]. Printed leaf. Includes the prayer “Tefila keshenichnas laSuccah”, Kidush LeLayl Yom Tov, Seder Ushpizin, “LaMenatze’ach” Menorah and illustrations of the holy sites. The inscription “Basucot teshvu shiva yamim” (and illustration of the Succah appearing above it) are printed in golden ink. 48X63.5 cm. Fair condition. Tears, stains and folding marks. Inscriptions in handwriting on the reverse. See similar plates in the catalogue: Omanut Ve-Umanut Be’Eretz Israel Ba-Mea Ha-Tesha Esreh [Arts and Crafts in Eretz Israel in the 19th century (Hebrew)], (The Israel Museum, Jerusalem, 1979), picture plates 192-194.
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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, large leaf, printed lithograph with three drawings of a menorah, the Brich Sheme prayer, and more. Signed at the bottom (Hebrew): “by Moshe ben Yitzchak Mizrahi, resident of the holy city of Jerusalem” and dated - 1926. The artist, Moshe son of Yitzchak Mizrahi (Shah), was born before 1870 in Tehran, immigrated to Eretz Israel in 1890 and changed his name to Mizrahi. He settled in Jerusalem and opened a workshop for frames and mirrors in the spice market of the Old City. He died in the 1930s. Mizrachi was known for the “Mizrach” and “Shiviti” pictures he created. (See: Art and crafts in Eretz Israel in the 19th century, Israel Museum, Jerusalem 1979, pp. 118-124). 48X60 cm. Good condition. Stains. Wear and tears to margins. Framed.
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Auction 49b Part II - Bibles and Prayer Books, Manuscripts, Graphics and Ceremonial Art
January 20, 2016
Opening: $450
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[From the Book of Esther], leaf in colorful lithographic printing, created by Moshe Ben Yitzchak Mizrahi (Shah). Jerusalem, 1902. Colorful lithograph, illuminated with golden ink, with scenes from the Book of Esther. For additional information, see: Omanut Ve-Umanut Be’Eretz Israel Ba-Mea Ha-Tesha Esreh [Arts and Crafts in Eretz Israel in the 19th century (Hebrew)] (The Israel Museum, Jerusalem, 1979), pp. 122-124, pictures 98-103 [detail from this lithograph appears on the cover of the catalogue]. 22.5X17.5 cm. Fair-good condition. Tears to folding marks. Restoration with adhesive tape on the reverse. Some stains and creases. 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: $500
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Three “Tnu Shira” leaves – blessings for reading Esther Scroll, in “Shiviti” format. Sana [Sanandij], Persian Kurdistan, [1940s-60s]. These leaves that open with the liturgical poem “Tnu Shira”, which is their title, feature a “LaMenatze’ach” Menorah and blessings for reading the Esther Scroll. Such leaves are known from the 19th century and it is possible that the leaves offered here were among the last ones composed according to this tradition which was common among Persian Jewry. The three leaves bear dedications:”I gave for…Ben Baruch…”, “I wrote this…for my friend…Sasson Ben Moshe…”, “I wrote this for my friend Habiballa Ben David…”. One leaf is dated 1949 and one is dated 1966. Average size: 35X50 cm. Overall good condition. Folding marks, stains and creases.
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Auction 49b Part II - Bibles and Prayer Books, Manuscripts, Graphics and Ceremonial Art
January 20, 2016
Opening: $3,500
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“Shiviti Hashem Lenegdi Tamid”. An exquisite leaf illustrated and decorated with fabric ornamentations. [Italy, 18/19th century]. Hebrew and Italian. Large leaf, with handwritten verses, illustrations, golden decorations and embroidered fabric appliques. The Tablets of the Law with the Ten Commandments (in detail) appear twice in the center, in Hebrew and Italian. Four golden crowns are drawn above the Tablets of the Law (Torah Crown, Priestly Crown, Kingdom Crown, and above them – Shem Tov Crown). Hands are illustrated on the right and the left side with a finger pointing at the Ten Commandments. The verse “Shiviti Hashem Lenegdi Tamid” is inscribed above the Tablets of the Law surrounded by various verses from the Books of Exodus, Deuteronomy, Proverbs, Psalms and Malachi, related to the study of Torah, and to observance of Mitzvot and Mussar. Next to each verse in Hebrew appears its Italian translation. Richly embroidered fabric appliques appear on the margins, embroidered with colorful and silver threads, some with sequins, in vegetal and floral patterns, with cloth ribbons. 53X41 cm. Fair condition. Dark paper. Stains. Tears at margins. Some fabric ornamentations are detached or lacking. Adhesive tape to upper part of leaf.
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