Auction 28 - Objects - Judaica, Ceremonial Art and Israeliana

Large Hand-Drawn "Shiviti" – Jerusalem, 1927

Opening: $1,200
Sold for: $1,750
Including buyer's premium
"Shiviti Hashem LeNegdi Tamid". Jerusalem, 1927.
Ink and paint on paper.
"Shiviti" in large format, written, drawn and painted by hand, made by "Sinor ben Reuven, in honor of the Chacham Yehonatan ben Chacham Yosef".
Various adornments in plant and geometric patterns, circles with Stars of David and the word "Zion", integrated into various texts: "Ben porat Yosef ben porat alei ayin…", the Ten Commandments (appear twice at the top of the "Shiviti"), a large "LaMenatzeach" menorah, Psalms 24 (quoted in full), etc. According to the design of the verse "And I, in your great kindness shall come to your House, and shall bow down to your Holy Temple with fear" and other verses, and according to the white color marks, it seems that the work on the "Shiviti" was not entirely completed.
59X75 cm. Fair-poor condition. Creases, stains and many tears. A rectangular strip is missing at the bottom.
"Mizrah" and "Shiviti" leaves, Ketubot and Graphics
"Mizrah" and "Shiviti" leaves, Ketubot and Graphics