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: $1,000
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Embroidered cover for a Torah Scroll case. Djerba, Tunisia, [early 20th century].
Velvet; gilt silver threads embroidery, cotton threads and sequins.
Rectangular cover, wide, made of Burgundy velvet, with embroidered ornamentations in gilt silver threads and sequins. Divided into three panels: in the right and left ones appears a triangle pointing down, on both its sides are up-side-down flowers and above it an upright branch supported by two birds, bordered by a frame. Above the frame are Stars of David and two fish (fish motif is common in the island of Djerba and in items made there, for protection against evil eye and for fertility). In the central panel - a pointed horseshoe-arch, decorated with flowers and branches, two fish and Stars of David. A dedication on the upper part: "donation made by Rachel Hadad…". Cloth loops at upper margins, for hanging.
Approx. 58X110 cm. Good condition. Framed. Unexamined out of frame.
Provenance: Collection of Willy Lindwer.
Velvet; gilt silver threads embroidery, cotton threads and sequins.
Rectangular cover, wide, made of Burgundy velvet, with embroidered ornamentations in gilt silver threads and sequins. Divided into three panels: in the right and left ones appears a triangle pointing down, on both its sides are up-side-down flowers and above it an upright branch supported by two birds, bordered by a frame. Above the frame are Stars of David and two fish (fish motif is common in the island of Djerba and in items made there, for protection against evil eye and for fertility). In the central panel - a pointed horseshoe-arch, decorated with flowers and branches, two fish and Stars of David. A dedication on the upper part: "donation made by Rachel Hadad…". Cloth loops at upper margins, for hanging.
Approx. 58X110 cm. Good condition. Framed. Unexamined out of frame.
Provenance: Collection of Willy Lindwer.
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Textiles, Garments and Jewelry
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Auction 51 Part II - Ceremonial Art Manuscripts Graphics Objects
July 12, 2016
Opening: $600
Unsold
Torah Ark curtain - Cohen-Al Fassiya family. [Israel, second half of 20th century].
Embroidery on velvet.
The curtain is made of Burgundy velvet. On upper part is an additional layer of fabric. On top - a Torah Crown with the letters "כ" and "ת" on both sides. Below the crown - Tablets of the Law and two lions standing on the side. An embroidered dedication appears below the ark: "In memory of Moshe Cohen and his spouse Zohra Al Fassiya.." (Hebrew). On both sides of the inscription - floral decorations. A golden ribbon frames the decorations. A ribbon and fringes at margins of curtain. Loops with metal rings at upper part. Hem at lower part.
The curtain is attributed to Zohra Al Fassiya (1905-1994), a famous and admired singer in Morocco, who immigrated to Israel in the 1960s. Erez Biton, a poet, winner of the Israel Prize, wrote about her in his poem "Shir Zohra Al Fassiya" that "when she sang, soldiers fought with knives to clear a path through the crowd to reach the hem of her skirt" (Hebrew).
Approx. 196X196 cm. Good condition. Wear, fading, dampstains to lower part.
Embroidery on velvet.
The curtain is made of Burgundy velvet. On upper part is an additional layer of fabric. On top - a Torah Crown with the letters "כ" and "ת" on both sides. Below the crown - Tablets of the Law and two lions standing on the side. An embroidered dedication appears below the ark: "In memory of Moshe Cohen and his spouse Zohra Al Fassiya.." (Hebrew). On both sides of the inscription - floral decorations. A golden ribbon frames the decorations. A ribbon and fringes at margins of curtain. Loops with metal rings at upper part. Hem at lower part.
The curtain is attributed to Zohra Al Fassiya (1905-1994), a famous and admired singer in Morocco, who immigrated to Israel in the 1960s. Erez Biton, a poet, winner of the Israel Prize, wrote about her in his poem "Shir Zohra Al Fassiya" that "when she sang, soldiers fought with knives to clear a path through the crowd to reach the hem of her skirt" (Hebrew).
Approx. 196X196 cm. Good condition. Wear, fading, dampstains to lower part.
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Textiles, Garments and Jewelry
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Auction 51 Part II - Ceremonial Art Manuscripts Graphics Objects
July 12, 2016
Opening: $700
Unsold
Torah Ark Curtain (Parochet). [London], early 20th century. Dedication from 1904.
Golden metal-threads embroidery on silk.
The Torah Ark curtain is made of golden silk and adorned with impressive floral and vegetal patterns, some embossed, with sequins. A large Torah Crown is embroidered on the upper part with the letters "כ" and "ת" on both sides. Above the Torah Crown are a small Star of David and two small Shofars. An embroidered dedication reads: "Aharon ben Moshe Lipman and his wife Reiza bat Ya'akov Lesser commemorating the birthday of their son Ya'akov Lesley Lipman, 1904" (Hebrew). Below the dedication appears an embroidered Shofar. Two golden ribbons on both sides of the curtain, decorated with vegetal patterns. Embroidery and fringes on upper and lower borders. On upper border are metal hoops.
Approx. 160X196 cm. Fair condition. Tears, unraveling and wear.
Golden metal-threads embroidery on silk.
The Torah Ark curtain is made of golden silk and adorned with impressive floral and vegetal patterns, some embossed, with sequins. A large Torah Crown is embroidered on the upper part with the letters "כ" and "ת" on both sides. Above the Torah Crown are a small Star of David and two small Shofars. An embroidered dedication reads: "Aharon ben Moshe Lipman and his wife Reiza bat Ya'akov Lesser commemorating the birthday of their son Ya'akov Lesley Lipman, 1904" (Hebrew). Below the dedication appears an embroidered Shofar. Two golden ribbons on both sides of the curtain, decorated with vegetal patterns. Embroidery and fringes on upper and lower borders. On upper border are metal hoops.
Approx. 160X196 cm. Fair condition. Tears, unraveling and wear.
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Textiles, Garments and Jewelry
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Auction 51 Part II - Ceremonial Art Manuscripts Graphics Objects
July 12, 2016
Opening: $800
Unsold
Torah Ark Curtain (Parochet). London, 1930s, dedication from 1937.
Embroidery on velvet.
The Torah Ark Curtain is made of velvet and decorated with vegetal patterns embroidered with golden thread, with sequins and some other colorful decorations. On Upper part - an additional layer of fabric ("Kaporet") - decorated with a Star of David and a woven golden ribbon with the letters "כ" and "ת" on both sides. A Star of David is embroidered with a golden ribbon with two lions embroidered on both sides. Dedication: "Eve of Rosh Hashana 1938 / Presented to the East Ham, Manor Park & Ilford Synagogue by the Ladies Guild." Dense golden-threads embroidery on the three sides of the curtain. Metal hoops on upper edges.
Approx. 264X248 cm. Good-fair condition. Unraveling and wear.
Embroidery on velvet.
The Torah Ark Curtain is made of velvet and decorated with vegetal patterns embroidered with golden thread, with sequins and some other colorful decorations. On Upper part - an additional layer of fabric ("Kaporet") - decorated with a Star of David and a woven golden ribbon with the letters "כ" and "ת" on both sides. A Star of David is embroidered with a golden ribbon with two lions embroidered on both sides. Dedication: "Eve of Rosh Hashana 1938 / Presented to the East Ham, Manor Park & Ilford Synagogue by the Ladies Guild." Dense golden-threads embroidery on the three sides of the curtain. Metal hoops on upper edges.
Approx. 264X248 cm. Good-fair condition. Unraveling and wear.
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Textiles, Garments and Jewelry
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Auction 51 Part II - Ceremonial Art Manuscripts Graphics Objects
July 12, 2016
Opening: $250
Unsold
Matzah basket, made by "WIZO". Israel, [2nd half of 20th century].
Cotton-thread embroidery on linen; cardboard.
A folding basket, square, embroidered with circles and frames and the inscription "Matzah".
24X24 cm, height: 8.5 cm. Very good condition.
Provenance: The Sassoon family collection.
Cotton-thread embroidery on linen; cardboard.
A folding basket, square, embroidered with circles and frames and the inscription "Matzah".
24X24 cm, height: 8.5 cm. Very good condition.
Provenance: The Sassoon family collection.
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Textiles, Garments and Jewelry
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Auction 51 Part II - Ceremonial Art Manuscripts Graphics Objects
July 12, 2016
Opening: $500
Unsold
Matzah cover. [Romania], 1878.
Cotton-threads embroidery on fabric; fringe of Golden metal-threads.
Square fabric with trimmed corners, with three compartments, each with an embroidered tab - "Cohen", "Levi" and "Israel". Inscription is embroidered on the outer frame - "Baruch Ata…asher kidshanu…" and in the inner frame - "Al Achilat Matzah, 1878". Floral decorations are embroidered in the center, surrounded by a green border with more flowers. Golden metal-threads are embroidered at margins.
Approx. 46X41 cm. Fair-good condition. Many stains (mainly to reverse). Unraveled threads with some faults to text and decorations.
Provenance: Collection of Willy Lindwer.
Cotton-threads embroidery on fabric; fringe of Golden metal-threads.
Square fabric with trimmed corners, with three compartments, each with an embroidered tab - "Cohen", "Levi" and "Israel". Inscription is embroidered on the outer frame - "Baruch Ata…asher kidshanu…" and in the inner frame - "Al Achilat Matzah, 1878". Floral decorations are embroidered in the center, surrounded by a green border with more flowers. Golden metal-threads are embroidered at margins.
Approx. 46X41 cm. Fair-good condition. Many stains (mainly to reverse). Unraveled threads with some faults to text and decorations.
Provenance: Collection of Willy Lindwer.
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Textiles, Garments and Jewelry
Catalogue
Auction 51 Part II - Ceremonial Art Manuscripts Graphics Objects
July 12, 2016
Opening: $300
Unsold
Atara (ornamentation) for a Tallit. [East Europe, 19th century].
Metal-threads embroidery on cotton.
The silver metal-threads cover the surface of the fabric with vegetal patterns. The Atara served as an ornamentation for the upper margin of the Tallit facing outwards during prayer.
90X10 cm. Fair condition. Wear, unraveling.
Provenance: Collection of Willy Lindwer.
Metal-threads embroidery on cotton.
The silver metal-threads cover the surface of the fabric with vegetal patterns. The Atara served as an ornamentation for the upper margin of the Tallit facing outwards during prayer.
90X10 cm. Fair condition. Wear, unraveling.
Provenance: Collection of Willy Lindwer.
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Textiles, Garments and Jewelry
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Auction 51 Part II - Ceremonial Art Manuscripts Graphics Objects
July 12, 2016
Opening: $500
Unsold
Sets of burial shrouds for a man and a woman. [Germany, first decades of 20th century].
Linen and cotton fabrics.
· Man's shrouds which consist of: hood, robe (sargenes), feet coverings, bag of soil from Eretz Israel, and an additional piece of fabric.
· Set of woman's shrouds which consists of: rectangular piece of cloth to cover the face, large robe, a shawl for covering the shoulders, a large apron (wrapped as a wrap-around skirt around the body and closed on the side), small decorated apron (placed over the large apron, in the center), feet coverings, triangular shawl, and two additional pieces of fabric.
Size varies. Very good condition.
This unique and characteristic set of burial shrouds was common among Jewish congregations in Hessen, Bad Württemberg and Bavaria (Germany), in Alsace (France) and in Switzerland. The shrouds were sewn by women members of the burial society (Chevra Kadisha), and the lace decorating some parts of the shrouds were crafted by the owners of the shrouds. In the past, it was customary to prepare shrouds for a man and for a woman towards their wedding, but later, the custom in Alsace was to continue and complete the man's shrouds during the first year after his marriage while the woman ordered her shrouds when she was about forty. The shrouds were part of a person's possessions and they accompanied him throughout his lifetime. Parts of the shrouds were worn on other ceremonial occasions, such as on Yom Kippur. The fact that a person got his shrouds at an early stage of his adulthood was meant to remind him that he is mortal and should plan ahead. (See: Corinne Zeevi-Weil, Shrouds from Alsace. In: Alsatian Jewry: a Rural Community Between Tradition and Emancipation, editor: Esther Muchawsky-Schnapper, The Israel Museum, Jerusalem, 1991, pp. 41-45; Israel Museum Collections, items: B87.1066, B91.0671).
Linen and cotton fabrics.
· Man's shrouds which consist of: hood, robe (sargenes), feet coverings, bag of soil from Eretz Israel, and an additional piece of fabric.
· Set of woman's shrouds which consists of: rectangular piece of cloth to cover the face, large robe, a shawl for covering the shoulders, a large apron (wrapped as a wrap-around skirt around the body and closed on the side), small decorated apron (placed over the large apron, in the center), feet coverings, triangular shawl, and two additional pieces of fabric.
Size varies. Very good condition.
This unique and characteristic set of burial shrouds was common among Jewish congregations in Hessen, Bad Württemberg and Bavaria (Germany), in Alsace (France) and in Switzerland. The shrouds were sewn by women members of the burial society (Chevra Kadisha), and the lace decorating some parts of the shrouds were crafted by the owners of the shrouds. In the past, it was customary to prepare shrouds for a man and for a woman towards their wedding, but later, the custom in Alsace was to continue and complete the man's shrouds during the first year after his marriage while the woman ordered her shrouds when she was about forty. The shrouds were part of a person's possessions and they accompanied him throughout his lifetime. Parts of the shrouds were worn on other ceremonial occasions, such as on Yom Kippur. The fact that a person got his shrouds at an early stage of his adulthood was meant to remind him that he is mortal and should plan ahead. (See: Corinne Zeevi-Weil, Shrouds from Alsace. In: Alsatian Jewry: a Rural Community Between Tradition and Emancipation, editor: Esther Muchawsky-Schnapper, The Israel Museum, Jerusalem, 1991, pp. 41-45; Israel Museum Collections, items: B87.1066, B91.0671).
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Textiles, Garments and Jewelry
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Auction 51 Part II - Ceremonial Art Manuscripts Graphics Objects
July 12, 2016
Opening: $500
Unsold
Oval embroidered fabric. [Ottoman Empire, early 20th century].
Linen, embroidery threads (cotton and silk) and metal threads.
Round fabric; entire surface is decorated with colorful embroidery in shades of cream, brown, blue and purple. In the center is a Star of David with the word "Zion" within it and vegetal decorations. Around the Star of David is a band consisting of the word "Yerushalayim" and circles, in a repeated pattern. Along the margins - metal-threads embroidery. It is possible that this fabric served as a decoration for a Succah or as a Matzah Cover.
38X43 cm. Good condition. Some stains. Tear. Unraveling.
Literature:
1. Ester Juhasz, "Sephardi Jews in the Ottoman Empire", The Israel Museum, 1989, p. 90.
2. Genia Dolev (editor), Shimmering Gold, the Splendor of Gold Embroidered Textiles, Eretz Israel Museum, 2007, pp. 68-69.
Provenance: Collection of Willy Lindwer.
Linen, embroidery threads (cotton and silk) and metal threads.
Round fabric; entire surface is decorated with colorful embroidery in shades of cream, brown, blue and purple. In the center is a Star of David with the word "Zion" within it and vegetal decorations. Around the Star of David is a band consisting of the word "Yerushalayim" and circles, in a repeated pattern. Along the margins - metal-threads embroidery. It is possible that this fabric served as a decoration for a Succah or as a Matzah Cover.
38X43 cm. Good condition. Some stains. Tear. Unraveling.
Literature:
1. Ester Juhasz, "Sephardi Jews in the Ottoman Empire", The Israel Museum, 1989, p. 90.
2. Genia Dolev (editor), Shimmering Gold, the Splendor of Gold Embroidered Textiles, Eretz Israel Museum, 2007, pp. 68-69.
Provenance: Collection of Willy Lindwer.
Category
Textiles, Garments and Jewelry
Catalogue
Auction 51 Part II - Ceremonial Art Manuscripts Graphics Objects
July 12, 2016
Opening: $500
Unsold
Square embroidered fabric [Ottoman Empire, early 20th century].
Linen, embroidery and metal threads.
Square fabric - the surface is entirely decorated with embroidery in red, black and shades of brown. A Star of David in the center with the word "Zion" within it, images of Stars of David and vegetal decorations. Surrounding the Star of David is a band consisting of the word "Yerushalayim" in a repeated pattern. Sewn to the reverse is a brown fabric (added later), for use as a pillow case.
41X41 cm. Fair condition, wear, unraveling.
Literature:
1. Ester Juhasz, "Sephardi Jews in the Ottoman Empire", The Israel Museum, 1989, p. 90.
2. Genia Dolev (editor), Shimmering Gold, the Splendor of Gold Embroidered Textiles, Eretz Israel Museum, 2007, pp. 68-69.
Provenance: Collection of Willy Lindwer.
Linen, embroidery and metal threads.
Square fabric - the surface is entirely decorated with embroidery in red, black and shades of brown. A Star of David in the center with the word "Zion" within it, images of Stars of David and vegetal decorations. Surrounding the Star of David is a band consisting of the word "Yerushalayim" in a repeated pattern. Sewn to the reverse is a brown fabric (added later), for use as a pillow case.
41X41 cm. Fair condition, wear, unraveling.
Literature:
1. Ester Juhasz, "Sephardi Jews in the Ottoman Empire", The Israel Museum, 1989, p. 90.
2. Genia Dolev (editor), Shimmering Gold, the Splendor of Gold Embroidered Textiles, Eretz Israel Museum, 2007, pp. 68-69.
Provenance: Collection of Willy Lindwer.
Category
Textiles, Garments and Jewelry
Catalogue
Auction 51 Part II - Ceremonial Art Manuscripts Graphics Objects
July 12, 2016
Opening: $500
Unsold
Rectangular embroidered tablecloth. [Ottoman Empire, early 20th century].
Linen, embroidery and metal threads.
Rectangular fabric. The entire surface is covered with colorful embroidery in orange, purple, light blue and brown. Three Stars of David with the word "Zion" are embroidered along the fabric, among them vegetal and geometric patterns surrounded by a frame which consists of the word "Jerusalem" (Hebrew) in a repeated pattern.
Length 174 cm, width: 43 cm. Fair condition. Wear, unraveling, holes, mending of embroidery.
Literature:
1. Ester Juhasz, "Sephardi Jews in the Ottoman Empire", The Israel Museum, 1989, p. 90.
2. Genia Dolev (editor), Shimmering Gold, the Splendor of Gold Embroidered Textiles, Eretz Israel Museum, 2007, pp. 68-69.
Provenance: Collection of Willy Lindwer.
Linen, embroidery and metal threads.
Rectangular fabric. The entire surface is covered with colorful embroidery in orange, purple, light blue and brown. Three Stars of David with the word "Zion" are embroidered along the fabric, among them vegetal and geometric patterns surrounded by a frame which consists of the word "Jerusalem" (Hebrew) in a repeated pattern.
Length 174 cm, width: 43 cm. Fair condition. Wear, unraveling, holes, mending of embroidery.
Literature:
1. Ester Juhasz, "Sephardi Jews in the Ottoman Empire", The Israel Museum, 1989, p. 90.
2. Genia Dolev (editor), Shimmering Gold, the Splendor of Gold Embroidered Textiles, Eretz Israel Museum, 2007, pp. 68-69.
Provenance: Collection of Willy Lindwer.
Category
Textiles, Garments and Jewelry
Catalogue
Auction 51 Part II - Ceremonial Art Manuscripts Graphics Objects
July 12, 2016
Opening: $500
Unsold
Embroidered Sabbath tablecloth. [Ottoman Empire, early 20th century].
Linen, embroidery and metal threads.
Square tablecloth covered with embroidery in shades of orange, green, purple and light blue. A Star of David in the center with the word "Zion", surrounded by the words "Lichvod Shabbat" (faulty) and "Yerushalayim". Decorations in vegetal and geometric motifs. Along the margins - metal- threads embroidery. Possibly this Mappah served as a Hallah Cover.
44X44 cm. Fair condition. Wear, unraveling, stains.
Literature:
1. Ester Juhasz, "Sephardi Jews in the Ottoman Empire", The Israel Museum, 1989, p. 90.
2. Genia Dolev (editor): Shimmering Gold, the Splendor of Gold Embroidered Textiles, Eretz Israel Museum, 2007, pp. 68-69.
Provenance: Collection of Willy Lindwer
Linen, embroidery and metal threads.
Square tablecloth covered with embroidery in shades of orange, green, purple and light blue. A Star of David in the center with the word "Zion", surrounded by the words "Lichvod Shabbat" (faulty) and "Yerushalayim". Decorations in vegetal and geometric motifs. Along the margins - metal- threads embroidery. Possibly this Mappah served as a Hallah Cover.
44X44 cm. Fair condition. Wear, unraveling, stains.
Literature:
1. Ester Juhasz, "Sephardi Jews in the Ottoman Empire", The Israel Museum, 1989, p. 90.
2. Genia Dolev (editor): Shimmering Gold, the Splendor of Gold Embroidered Textiles, Eretz Israel Museum, 2007, pp. 68-69.
Provenance: Collection of Willy Lindwer
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Textiles, Garments and Jewelry
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