Auction 51 Part II - Ceremonial Art Manuscripts Graphics Objects
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Auction 51 Part II - Ceremonial Art Manuscripts Graphics Objects
July 12, 2016
Opening: $300
Sold for: $575
Including buyer's premium
Vellum manuscript, Seder Pitum HaKetoret with kavanot. Sephardic scribal script. [Jerusalem, 1790?].
Long, narrow strip of parchment. Scribal writing.
Pitum HaKetoret, with Kabbalistic Kavanot added above some words. Written at the bottom: "To terminate the epidemic which spread in Jerusalem in 1790".
It seems that this is an amulet written by a Jerusalem Kabbalist at the time of an epidemic [the writing in the margin may have been added at a later time as documentation of that epidemic]. We do not know to which epidemic the manuscript is referring. It is known that an epidemic occurred in the city of Hebron in Elul 1790 and that Hebron residents fled to Jerusalem, [see: S. Horenstein, Givat Shaul, Vienna, 1893, pp. 88-89]. Possibly, this connection between the two cities spread the epidemic to Jerusalem, a city which was unfortunately accustomed to harsh epidemics [historical data exists regarding a severe epidemic which spread in the city of Hebron in 1629; another epidemic in the 17th century in which most of the immigrants who came with rabbi Yehuda HaChassid perished, another epidemic in 1747-1748 during the time of Rabbi Gershon of Kuty, brother-in-law of the Ba'al Shem Tov; and the well-known epidemic which spread in 1865-1866 and claimed the lives of many of the city's Rabbis].
Concerning the advantage of reciting the passage Pitum HaKetoret, the Arizal wrote: It is good to recite Pitum HaKetoret during an epidemic. Therefore, during the time of an epidemic, when one recites Pitum HaKetoret in the morning and in the afternoon prayers, he should have the same kavanot as written in Seder HaKetoret (Sha'ar HaKavanot, Drush Tefillat Shacharit).
9.5X53 cm. 7 lines. Dark-colored parchment. Fair condition. Stains, folding marks, tears.
Long, narrow strip of parchment. Scribal writing.
Pitum HaKetoret, with Kabbalistic Kavanot added above some words. Written at the bottom: "To terminate the epidemic which spread in Jerusalem in 1790".
It seems that this is an amulet written by a Jerusalem Kabbalist at the time of an epidemic [the writing in the margin may have been added at a later time as documentation of that epidemic]. We do not know to which epidemic the manuscript is referring. It is known that an epidemic occurred in the city of Hebron in Elul 1790 and that Hebron residents fled to Jerusalem, [see: S. Horenstein, Givat Shaul, Vienna, 1893, pp. 88-89]. Possibly, this connection between the two cities spread the epidemic to Jerusalem, a city which was unfortunately accustomed to harsh epidemics [historical data exists regarding a severe epidemic which spread in the city of Hebron in 1629; another epidemic in the 17th century in which most of the immigrants who came with rabbi Yehuda HaChassid perished, another epidemic in 1747-1748 during the time of Rabbi Gershon of Kuty, brother-in-law of the Ba'al Shem Tov; and the well-known epidemic which spread in 1865-1866 and claimed the lives of many of the city's Rabbis].
Concerning the advantage of reciting the passage Pitum HaKetoret, the Arizal wrote: It is good to recite Pitum HaKetoret during an epidemic. Therefore, during the time of an epidemic, when one recites Pitum HaKetoret in the morning and in the afternoon prayers, he should have the same kavanot as written in Seder HaKetoret (Sha'ar HaKavanot, Drush Tefillat Shacharit).
9.5X53 cm. 7 lines. Dark-colored parchment. Fair condition. Stains, folding marks, tears.
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Auction 51 Part II - Ceremonial Art Manuscripts Graphics Objects
July 12, 2016
Opening: $400
Sold for: $813
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Vellum amulet, narrow and long format - Ilan Sefirot, includes a detailed illustration of the progression of the Worlds according to Kabbalistic wisdom. [Second half of 20th century].
Written on top "Eloha DeMeir Aneni", and at the end "Nichtav… Leshmira miMagefa… UleRefu'a Shlema". Written on verso: "Leshem Sarabsa, Tzaltana Bat Margosha".
Held in a silver case (no clasp, lacks hook for hanging). 4.5X72 cm. Good condition.
Written on top "Eloha DeMeir Aneni", and at the end "Nichtav… Leshmira miMagefa… UleRefu'a Shlema". Written on verso: "Leshem Sarabsa, Tzaltana Bat Margosha".
Held in a silver case (no clasp, lacks hook for hanging). 4.5X72 cm. Good condition.
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Auction 51 Part II - Ceremonial Art Manuscripts Graphics Objects
July 12, 2016
Opening: $350
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Four long and narrow amulets. [ca. mid-20th century].
Three amulets are written on vellum and one on paper. Amulets for various matters: protection and safeguard, recovery, love, plentiful livelihood, good health, and more, with illustrations of Stars of David, Hamsa, angels Sanoi, Sansanoi, and Semangelof and more.
Size varies, fair-good to good condition.
Three amulets are written on vellum and one on paper. Amulets for various matters: protection and safeguard, recovery, love, plentiful livelihood, good health, and more, with illustrations of Stars of David, Hamsa, angels Sanoi, Sansanoi, and Semangelof and more.
Size varies, fair-good to good condition.
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Auction 51 Part II - Ceremonial Art Manuscripts Graphics Objects
July 12, 2016
Opening: $250
Sold for: $313
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Thirteen printed amulets. [Israel - Jerusalem and Tel-Aviv, most of the amulets are from the second half of the 20th century.
Printing on paper, laminated.
Among the amulets, an amulet for protection of mother and child printed by Zuckermann printing press in Jerusalem, on Burgundy paper; leaf with text of annulment of curses; leaf for protection of the house; "Shiviti" serving also as amulets, and more.
Size and condition vary.
Provenance: Collection of Willy Lindwer.
Printing on paper, laminated.
Among the amulets, an amulet for protection of mother and child printed by Zuckermann printing press in Jerusalem, on Burgundy paper; leaf with text of annulment of curses; leaf for protection of the house; "Shiviti" serving also as amulets, and more.
Size and condition vary.
Provenance: Collection of Willy Lindwer.
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Auction 51 Part II - Ceremonial Art Manuscripts Graphics Objects
July 12, 2016
Opening: $250
Sold for: $313
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1. An amulet handwritten on a piece of thick, long and narrow vellum, for protection of Devora Bat Rachel. 5X97 cm. Good condition. Stains to upper part.
2. An amulet handwritten on a piece of thick, long and narrow vellum, for protection and good health of Devora Bat Rachel. 3.5X82 cm. Good condition. Stains and tears to lower part.
3. An amulet handwritten on a thin, rectangular, piece of vellum, for protection of Binyamin Ben Ze'ev. 12X5.5 cm. Good condition.
2. An amulet handwritten on a piece of thick, long and narrow vellum, for protection and good health of Devora Bat Rachel. 3.5X82 cm. Good condition. Stains and tears to lower part.
3. An amulet handwritten on a thin, rectangular, piece of vellum, for protection of Binyamin Ben Ze'ev. 12X5.5 cm. Good condition.
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Auction 51 Part II - Ceremonial Art Manuscripts Graphics Objects
July 12, 2016
Opening: $400
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About 27 amulets, leaves of protection and talismans. Israel, late 20th century.
Printed amulets, many of them are laminated. Among them are several signed amulets in cloth or leather pouches. The name of the Kabbalist from whom the amulet was received appears on some amulets, including Rabbi Yitzchak Kaduri, Rabbi David Kaduri, Rabbi Benayahu Shmueli and Rabbi Dahan.
Size and condition vary.
Printed amulets, many of them are laminated. Among them are several signed amulets in cloth or leather pouches. The name of the Kabbalist from whom the amulet was received appears on some amulets, including Rabbi Yitzchak Kaduri, Rabbi David Kaduri, Rabbi Benayahu Shmueli and Rabbi Dahan.
Size and condition vary.
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Auction 51 Part II - Ceremonial Art Manuscripts Graphics Objects
July 12, 2016
Opening: $600
Sold for: $750
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About 67 amulets, fragments of amulets and fragments of manuscripts with blessings for protection and safeguard. [various origins - North Africa, Near East and Eretz Israel, 19th-20th century].
A varied collection of amulets which were folded and unfolded, fragments of manuscripts concerning Kabbalistic matters and matters of protection and safeguard (some with illustrations and decorations), fragments of talismans for protection, safeguard and other matters, and more. Most amulets are handwritten.
Size and condition vary; some in fair-poor condition.
Provenance: Collection of Willy Lindwer.
A varied collection of amulets which were folded and unfolded, fragments of manuscripts concerning Kabbalistic matters and matters of protection and safeguard (some with illustrations and decorations), fragments of talismans for protection, safeguard and other matters, and more. Most amulets are handwritten.
Size and condition vary; some in fair-poor condition.
Provenance: Collection of Willy Lindwer.
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Auction 51 Part II - Ceremonial Art Manuscripts Graphics Objects
July 12, 2016
Opening: $600
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Six printed amulets. Iraq, Morocco and Tunisia, [first half of 20th century].
· Amulet for protection of the house. Naim Zedaka printing press, Baghdad. · Protection for child and woman in childbirth, printed on green paper. Yosef Lugasi bookstore, Casablanca. · Printed "Shiviti", serving also for protection and safeguard. [Morocco]. · Protection for child and for woman in childbirth, printed in red ink. Hai ben Yeshua Hadad Printing Press, Djerba (two leaves, one small and printed lengthwise, the other is larger and printed widthwise). · Protection for child and for woman in childbirth. Vazan printing press, Tunis.
Size and condition vary. Small tears at margins of some amulets.
Provenance: Collection of Willy Lindwer.
· Amulet for protection of the house. Naim Zedaka printing press, Baghdad. · Protection for child and woman in childbirth, printed on green paper. Yosef Lugasi bookstore, Casablanca. · Printed "Shiviti", serving also for protection and safeguard. [Morocco]. · Protection for child and for woman in childbirth, printed in red ink. Hai ben Yeshua Hadad Printing Press, Djerba (two leaves, one small and printed lengthwise, the other is larger and printed widthwise). · Protection for child and for woman in childbirth. Vazan printing press, Tunis.
Size and condition vary. Small tears at margins of some amulets.
Provenance: Collection of Willy Lindwer.
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Auction 51 Part II - Ceremonial Art Manuscripts Graphics Objects
July 12, 2016
Opening: $300
Sold for: $400
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Wall-amulet for protection against fire and for woman in childbirth, and protection from all evil. Jerusalem, 1874. Frumkin and Partners Printing Press.
Large leaf with amulets, Holy Names and Kabbalistic illustrations for protection from harmful elements (Mazikim). On the lower left: "…Israel Dov Frumkin and Friend, Publisher of Hachavatzelet"
42X61 cm. Good condition. Thin and delicate pink paper. Good condition.
S. Halevi, no. 224.
Large leaf with amulets, Holy Names and Kabbalistic illustrations for protection from harmful elements (Mazikim). On the lower left: "…Israel Dov Frumkin and Friend, Publisher of Hachavatzelet"
42X61 cm. Good condition. Thin and delicate pink paper. Good condition.
S. Halevi, no. 224.
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Auction 51 Part II - Ceremonial Art Manuscripts Graphics Objects
July 12, 2016
Opening: $500
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Large handwritten amulet. [North Africa, early 20th century].
Ink on paper.
Large amulet, kept folded (5.5X5.5 cm). Entirely handwritten, in brown-black ink, with several additions-decorations in blue pencil. Includes a variety of texts for protection and safeguard, for remedy and success in different matters, "K'tav Mal'achim" and names of angels, letter combinations and initials, Stars of David, Hamsah, and more.
45.5X35.5 cm. Fair condition. Many folding marks and stains. Tears, some with damage to text, professionally restored.
Provenance: Collection of Willy Lindwer.
Ink on paper.
Large amulet, kept folded (5.5X5.5 cm). Entirely handwritten, in brown-black ink, with several additions-decorations in blue pencil. Includes a variety of texts for protection and safeguard, for remedy and success in different matters, "K'tav Mal'achim" and names of angels, letter combinations and initials, Stars of David, Hamsah, and more.
45.5X35.5 cm. Fair condition. Many folding marks and stains. Tears, some with damage to text, professionally restored.
Provenance: Collection of Willy Lindwer.
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Auction 51 Part II - Ceremonial Art Manuscripts Graphics Objects
July 12, 2016
Opening: $800
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Amulet for protection of a newborn, in the Romaniote style of Greek Jewry, [Greece], Tishrei, 5663 [1902].
Ink on paper.
A leaf for blessing, protecting and safeguarding a newborn baby born to R' Yosef Elia Koliya. This unique amulet was written around the birth of a boy, for protection and safeguard, prior to giving him a name and prior to his circumcision.
On upper part - seven arches with initials and names of guarding angels, Sanoi, Sansanoi, and Semangelof. Under the arches are three circles surrounding Stars of David with initials of Psalms verses. Below the circles appear text lines with verses concerning faith, observing Mitzvot, protection and safeguard, and below them names of the patriarchs and matriarchs, and a "LaMenatze'ach" Menorah. On left and right sides of the Menorah base appear additional initials of Psalms verses with two circles with flowers. In the frame surrounding the leaf appear various verses and the blessing for the newborn baby.
50X35 cm. Fair-good condition. Creases, folding marks and stains. Ink smears. Tears, some damages to text. Placed in a passe-partout (pasted in its upper part).
Literature:
1. The Life Cycle (Hebrew), Prof. Shalom Sabar (Ministry of Education and Ben Zvi Institute, 2006), p. 58, 60.
2. Zanet Battinou, Circumcision Certificates from Greece, In: Rimonim, 5 (1997).
Provenance: Collection of Willy Lindwer.
Ink on paper.
A leaf for blessing, protecting and safeguarding a newborn baby born to R' Yosef Elia Koliya. This unique amulet was written around the birth of a boy, for protection and safeguard, prior to giving him a name and prior to his circumcision.
On upper part - seven arches with initials and names of guarding angels, Sanoi, Sansanoi, and Semangelof. Under the arches are three circles surrounding Stars of David with initials of Psalms verses. Below the circles appear text lines with verses concerning faith, observing Mitzvot, protection and safeguard, and below them names of the patriarchs and matriarchs, and a "LaMenatze'ach" Menorah. On left and right sides of the Menorah base appear additional initials of Psalms verses with two circles with flowers. In the frame surrounding the leaf appear various verses and the blessing for the newborn baby.
50X35 cm. Fair-good condition. Creases, folding marks and stains. Ink smears. Tears, some damages to text. Placed in a passe-partout (pasted in its upper part).
Literature:
1. The Life Cycle (Hebrew), Prof. Shalom Sabar (Ministry of Education and Ben Zvi Institute, 2006), p. 58, 60.
2. Zanet Battinou, Circumcision Certificates from Greece, In: Rimonim, 5 (1997).
Provenance: Collection of Willy Lindwer.
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Auction 51 Part II - Ceremonial Art Manuscripts Graphics Objects
July 12, 2016
Opening: $500
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1. Rectangular Amulet. [Iraq or Eretz Israel, late 19th or early 20th century].
Handwriting on carnelian gemstone; 21k gold, turquoise gems. On the reddish carnelian appears the inscription "BeEl Shadai". A dozen turquoise gems are set in the frame. 2X2 cm. Good condition.
2. Amulet shaped as a stylized leaf. [Iraq-India or Eretz Israel, late 19th century].
Decorated handwriting on parchment, in a gilt-filigree frame. Inscribed in the center: "Shadai Tzeva'ot Hashem", surrounded by initials of "Ana BeKo'ach" and "אמדקדשנ".. A dedication i on the lower part: "HaBetu'…Rachel Bat…Solomon..". Red floral ornamentations. Rachel Ezra (Sassoon), wife of Rabbi David Ezra from India, daughter of Solomon David Sassoon, sister of collector David Solomon Sassoon. Born in 1877 and passed away in 1952. Length: 4 cm, width: 2 cm. Good condition.
Provenance: The Sassoon family collection.
Handwriting on carnelian gemstone; 21k gold, turquoise gems. On the reddish carnelian appears the inscription "BeEl Shadai". A dozen turquoise gems are set in the frame. 2X2 cm. Good condition.
2. Amulet shaped as a stylized leaf. [Iraq-India or Eretz Israel, late 19th century].
Decorated handwriting on parchment, in a gilt-filigree frame. Inscribed in the center: "Shadai Tzeva'ot Hashem", surrounded by initials of "Ana BeKo'ach" and "אמדקדשנ".. A dedication i on the lower part: "HaBetu'…Rachel Bat…Solomon..". Red floral ornamentations. Rachel Ezra (Sassoon), wife of Rabbi David Ezra from India, daughter of Solomon David Sassoon, sister of collector David Solomon Sassoon. Born in 1877 and passed away in 1952. Length: 4 cm, width: 2 cm. Good condition.
Provenance: The Sassoon family collection.
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