Auction 57 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters, Ceremonial Art
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Auction 57 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters, Ceremonial Art
September 12, 2017
Opening: $600
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Papercut depicting a scene in a synagogue. [Europe or U.S.], 1921.
Symmetrical composition. In the center are figures in a synagogue, surrounded by a frame of decorations, at the top of which is a Star of David with the Hebrew letters "yod-yod", a crown and two angels blowing horns. Signed and dated: "M.D. Kant. 21".
Papercut approx. 12X16 cm, on paper approx. 17X22 cm. Framed. Slight defects. A few small pieces missing (with a few substitutions in ink). Unexamined out of frame.
Symmetrical composition. In the center are figures in a synagogue, surrounded by a frame of decorations, at the top of which is a Star of David with the Hebrew letters "yod-yod", a crown and two angels blowing horns. Signed and dated: "M.D. Kant. 21".
Papercut approx. 12X16 cm, on paper approx. 17X22 cm. Framed. Slight defects. A few small pieces missing (with a few substitutions in ink). Unexamined out of frame.
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Papercuts and Micrographies
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Auction 57 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters, Ceremonial Art
September 12, 2017
Opening: $400
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"Mizrah" - papercut created by Yehudit Shadur. Signed (in Hebrew and English) and dated, 1975.
Papercut; pasted colorful papers.
"Mizrah" in an architectonic design, with an arch on top, two columns and a balcony. A pair of lions supporting the Tablets of the Law appear on top; in the center appears a seven-branched Menorah supported by two griffons and topped by the inscription "Mizrah". A pair of peacocks, two lion-heads, and vegetal decorations appear on the margins as well as the inscription "Mitzad Zeh Ruach Chaim" (from this direction comes the spirit of life). Mounted on gold-painted cardboard, 50.5X41 cm. Overall good condition. Small tears. Some stains.
Papercut; pasted colorful papers.
"Mizrah" in an architectonic design, with an arch on top, two columns and a balcony. A pair of lions supporting the Tablets of the Law appear on top; in the center appears a seven-branched Menorah supported by two griffons and topped by the inscription "Mizrah". A pair of peacocks, two lion-heads, and vegetal decorations appear on the margins as well as the inscription "Mitzad Zeh Ruach Chaim" (from this direction comes the spirit of life). Mounted on gold-painted cardboard, 50.5X41 cm. Overall good condition. Small tears. Some stains.
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Papercuts and Micrographies
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Auction 57 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters, Ceremonial Art
September 12, 2017
Opening: $400
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"Mizrah" with a depiction of the Dome of the Rock - a papercut created by Yehudit Shadur. Signed (In Hebrew and English) and dated, 1972.
Papercut; pasted golden paper.
"Mizrah". On four corners appears the inscription "Mitzad Zeh Ruach Chaim" (from this direction comes the spirit of life - in Hebrew, the initials of Mizrah). In the center appears the Dome of the Rock surrounded by the inscription "A'ale et Yerushalayim al Rosh Simchati". Around the dome appear trees, gates, walls, houses and towers with turrets. On the lower part appear a seven-branched Menorah, two vases with plants and two deer.
32.5X42.5 cm. Good condition. Framed (unexamined out of frame).
Papercut; pasted golden paper.
"Mizrah". On four corners appears the inscription "Mitzad Zeh Ruach Chaim" (from this direction comes the spirit of life - in Hebrew, the initials of Mizrah). In the center appears the Dome of the Rock surrounded by the inscription "A'ale et Yerushalayim al Rosh Simchati". Around the dome appear trees, gates, walls, houses and towers with turrets. On the lower part appear a seven-branched Menorah, two vases with plants and two deer.
32.5X42.5 cm. Good condition. Framed (unexamined out of frame).
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Papercuts and Micrographies
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Auction 57 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters, Ceremonial Art
September 12, 2017
Opening: $1,300
Unsold
Micrography created by Avraham Haba. Israel, [1970s-80s].
The text: Five scrolls (Song of Songs, Ruth, Eicha, Kohelet, Esther), written on 149 miniature paper leaves bound together as a book (the title "Five Scrolls" opens the book. Additional title pages for each scroll). The book is attached to the top of a glass ornament shaped as a young man (holding the book in his hands).
Height of leaves: approx. 2 cm. Slight defects to book. Some stains. Loose or detached leaves. Inserted in a wood and glass display case with a magnifying glass in front, and a mirror on the back panel.
The text: Five scrolls (Song of Songs, Ruth, Eicha, Kohelet, Esther), written on 149 miniature paper leaves bound together as a book (the title "Five Scrolls" opens the book. Additional title pages for each scroll). The book is attached to the top of a glass ornament shaped as a young man (holding the book in his hands).
Height of leaves: approx. 2 cm. Slight defects to book. Some stains. Loose or detached leaves. Inserted in a wood and glass display case with a magnifying glass in front, and a mirror on the back panel.
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Papercuts and Micrographies
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Auction 57 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters, Ceremonial Art
September 12, 2017
Opening: $1,100
Unsold
Micrography created by Avrhahm Haba. Israel, [1970s-80s].
The text: Song of Songs, written on 44 miniature parchment leaves, bound as a book. The volume is attached to the top of a glass ornament shaped as a flower.
Height of leaves: 0.8-0.9 cm, glass ornament: 8X3.5 cm. Some defects to volume. Some stains. Inserted in a wood and glass display case, with a magnifying glass in front.
The text: Song of Songs, written on 44 miniature parchment leaves, bound as a book. The volume is attached to the top of a glass ornament shaped as a flower.
Height of leaves: 0.8-0.9 cm, glass ornament: 8X3.5 cm. Some defects to volume. Some stains. Inserted in a wood and glass display case, with a magnifying glass in front.
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Papercuts and Micrographies
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Auction 57 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters, Ceremonial Art
September 12, 2017
Opening: $1,100
Unsold
Micrography created by Avraham Haba. Israel, 1983.
The text: order of "Layl Shabbat" (Shalom Aleichem, Ribon Kol Ha'Olamim, Eshet Hayil, Azamer beShvachin, Kidush Layl Shabat, Menucha veSimcha, Ribon Olam). Written in a symmetric composition composed of two candlesticks with candles, two hands above the candlesticks, two Challahs, two grapevines with clusters of grapes, Kiddush Cup and the inscription "Shabbat Kodesh". Designed after a sketch by Ze'ev Raban, for an embroidered Shabbat tablecloth (See: Raban Remembered, Jerusalem's Forgotten Master, catalogue of an exhibition at "Yeshivah University, New-York, 1982, item 160).
28X22.5 cm. Inserted in a wood and glass display case with a magnifying glass in front.
The text: order of "Layl Shabbat" (Shalom Aleichem, Ribon Kol Ha'Olamim, Eshet Hayil, Azamer beShvachin, Kidush Layl Shabat, Menucha veSimcha, Ribon Olam). Written in a symmetric composition composed of two candlesticks with candles, two hands above the candlesticks, two Challahs, two grapevines with clusters of grapes, Kiddush Cup and the inscription "Shabbat Kodesh". Designed after a sketch by Ze'ev Raban, for an embroidered Shabbat tablecloth (See: Raban Remembered, Jerusalem's Forgotten Master, catalogue of an exhibition at "Yeshivah University, New-York, 1982, item 160).
28X22.5 cm. Inserted in a wood and glass display case with a magnifying glass in front.
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Papercuts and Micrographies
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Auction 57 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters, Ceremonial Art
September 12, 2017
Opening: $1,100
Unsold
Micrography created by Avrham Haba. Israel, [1970s-80s].
The text: Ezekiel, chapters 1-6, written on paper, arranged in a symmetrical composition which consists of two lions holding a Torah Crown with two kids crouching in front of them (after illustrations by Arthur Szyk from a Passover Haggadah) and other decorations.
21.5X14.5 cm. Inserted in a wood and glass display case with a magnifying glass in front.
The text: Ezekiel, chapters 1-6, written on paper, arranged in a symmetrical composition which consists of two lions holding a Torah Crown with two kids crouching in front of them (after illustrations by Arthur Szyk from a Passover Haggadah) and other decorations.
21.5X14.5 cm. Inserted in a wood and glass display case with a magnifying glass in front.
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Papercuts and Micrographies
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Auction 57 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters, Ceremonial Art
September 12, 2017
Opening: $1,100
Unsold
Micrography created by Avraham Haba. Israel, 1979.
The text: Book of Esther, written in circles, on a round piece of parchment.
Diameter: 13.5 cm. The round piece of parchment consists of several pieces glued together. Inserted in a wood and glass display case, with a magnifying glass in front.
The text: Book of Esther, written in circles, on a round piece of parchment.
Diameter: 13.5 cm. The round piece of parchment consists of several pieces glued together. Inserted in a wood and glass display case, with a magnifying glass in front.
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Papercuts and Micrographies
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Auction 57 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters, Ceremonial Art
September 12, 2017
Opening: $400
Unsold
King Solomon and the Queen of Sheba, micrography by Moses Elijah Goldstein.
Frankfurt am Main, [1899].
Color lithograph on paper.
Illustration: the Queen of Sheba has come to prove King Solomon with riddles.
Text: excerpts from Kings I and Kings II. Printed above the illustration is the inscription: "A gift presented to" (printed on all copies of the micrography), after which Moses Elijah Goldsten added, in handwriting, the name of the receiver: "The wondrous Rabbi… Shlomo son of Yosef Teplitz". Printed on the bottom are details regarding the micrography, in Hebrew and German.
Leaf: approx. 38X45.5 cm. Mounted on cardboard and attached to passe-partout. Good condition. Light stains.
Provenance: collection of Dr. Simon Cohen.
Frankfurt am Main, [1899].
Color lithograph on paper.
Illustration: the Queen of Sheba has come to prove King Solomon with riddles.
Text: excerpts from Kings I and Kings II. Printed above the illustration is the inscription: "A gift presented to" (printed on all copies of the micrography), after which Moses Elijah Goldsten added, in handwriting, the name of the receiver: "The wondrous Rabbi… Shlomo son of Yosef Teplitz". Printed on the bottom are details regarding the micrography, in Hebrew and German.
Leaf: approx. 38X45.5 cm. Mounted on cardboard and attached to passe-partout. Good condition. Light stains.
Provenance: collection of Dr. Simon Cohen.
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Papercuts and Micrographies
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Auction 57 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters, Ceremonial Art
September 12, 2017
Opening: $2,500
Unsold
"Shiviti" (named in Morocco: "Menorah"). Morocco, [19th century].
Ink and paint on parchment; gold paint; small metal disk-shaped beads (sequins).
Designed as a pointed arch and decorated with gold and with colorful vegetal and geometric patterns. On top appears an illustration of a crown above the name of G-d. In the center appear texts in the shape of three Menorahs: the right one is an "Ana BeKoach" Menorah, the central one is a "LaMenatzeach" Menorah (Psalms 67) and the left one incorporates words from Psalms 121 (Shir LaMa'alot). Below the Menorahs appears a Kabbalistic prayer - "Prayer for livelihood from the Holy Zohar". Small metal sequins are integrated in the crown on top of the leaf, in the central Menorah and in some of the decorations; sewn on the parchment with thread.
Length: 51 cm, width: 35 cm. Fair condition. Creases and stains, wear and tears. Some long tears and some pinholes.
See: Encyclopedia Judaica, 1971, vol. 14, color plate 2, col. 1420 (illustrated).
For additional information about the "Shiviti-Menorah" see essay by Esther Juhasz, "Magic Elements in the 'Shiviti-Menorah'", Mahanaim 14, 2002, pp. 161-172 (Hebrew).
Ink and paint on parchment; gold paint; small metal disk-shaped beads (sequins).
Designed as a pointed arch and decorated with gold and with colorful vegetal and geometric patterns. On top appears an illustration of a crown above the name of G-d. In the center appear texts in the shape of three Menorahs: the right one is an "Ana BeKoach" Menorah, the central one is a "LaMenatzeach" Menorah (Psalms 67) and the left one incorporates words from Psalms 121 (Shir LaMa'alot). Below the Menorahs appears a Kabbalistic prayer - "Prayer for livelihood from the Holy Zohar". Small metal sequins are integrated in the crown on top of the leaf, in the central Menorah and in some of the decorations; sewn on the parchment with thread.
Length: 51 cm, width: 35 cm. Fair condition. Creases and stains, wear and tears. Some long tears and some pinholes.
See: Encyclopedia Judaica, 1971, vol. 14, color plate 2, col. 1420 (illustrated).
For additional information about the "Shiviti-Menorah" see essay by Esther Juhasz, "Magic Elements in the 'Shiviti-Menorah'", Mahanaim 14, 2002, pp. 161-172 (Hebrew).
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Mizrah and Shiviti
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