Auction 51 Part II - Ceremonial Art Manuscripts Graphics Objects

Portrait of a Rabbi - Fine Painting

Opening: $600
Sold for: $2,750
Including buyer's premium
Portrait of a rabbi, original painting. [19th century?].
Watercolor on paper.
A fine portrait, in the style of 17th-18th century portraits. It is possible that it is the portrait of Rabbi Isaac Aboab da Fonseca, or of Rabbi Ya'akov Sasportas.
34.5X24 cm. Mounted on paper. Good condition. Some creases, stains and slight tears.
Provenance: The Sassoon family collection.
Photographs, Portraits and Etchings
Photographs, Portraits and Etchings