Auction 71 - The Collection of Rabbi Prof. Daniel Sperber
"Remember the Sabbath Day to Keep it Holy" – Bead Embroidery – Germany, 1890
Opening: $400
Unsold
An embroidery depicting lions, a Star of David, a Torah crown and the verse "Remember the Sabbath day to keep it holy" (Hebrew). [Germany], 1890.
Canvas, wool thread and glass bead Gobelin embroidery.
Gobelin embroidery with red wool thread, depicting a pair of lions supporting a Star of David containing the Tablets of the Law. Surmounted by inscription: "Remember the Sabbath day and keep it holy", divided in two by a Torah crown.
Monogrammed on bottom "AW", and dated 5651 (Hebrew year) and 1890.
A similar embroidery that served as a Hallah cover is kept in the Israel Museum collection. Item no. B50.02.1683;160/004.
54.5X44 cm. Good condition. Minor blemishes. Threads and a few beads missing in several places. Stains. Blemishes to edges of embroidery. Framed. Damage and fractures to frame.
Canvas, wool thread and glass bead Gobelin embroidery.
Gobelin embroidery with red wool thread, depicting a pair of lions supporting a Star of David containing the Tablets of the Law. Surmounted by inscription: "Remember the Sabbath day and keep it holy", divided in two by a Torah crown.
Monogrammed on bottom "AW", and dated 5651 (Hebrew year) and 1890.
A similar embroidery that served as a Hallah cover is kept in the Israel Museum collection. Item no. B50.02.1683;160/004.
54.5X44 cm. Good condition. Minor blemishes. Threads and a few beads missing in several places. Stains. Blemishes to edges of embroidery. Framed. Damage and fractures to frame.
Jewish Ceremonial Art and Various Objects
Jewish Ceremonial Art and Various Objects