Auction 77 - Judaica – Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters, Ceremonial
Silver-Embroidered Torah Ark Curtain – Presented by Banker Eduard von Todesco – Vienna, 1857/1858
Opening: $1,500
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An exceptionally large silver-embroidered Torah ark curtain, donated by the banker and philanthropist Eduard von Todesco, in memory of his family. [Vienna], 5618 (1857/1858).
Ornate Torah ark curtain. Central medallion with a dedicatory inscription: "Donated by the great philanthropist, R. Eduard Todesco and his wife Sofia, to glorify the house of G-d, and in memory of his father… Tzvi Hermann, his mother Fanny, his brother Adolf Todesco and his esteemed father-in-law Philip Gomperz". The chronogram at the end of the inscription indicates the year 5618.
Eduard von Todesco (1814-1887), banker, philanthropist and entrepreneur, son of industrialist and philanthropist Hermann Todesco (1791-1844). Eduard inherited his father's businesses and continued his philanthropic activities, establishing foundations for the needy.
425X243 cm. Overall good condition. Mold stains and other stains. Tears and some unraveling to edges. Damage and some losses to edges. Stains and damage to back.
Ornate Torah ark curtain. Central medallion with a dedicatory inscription: "Donated by the great philanthropist, R. Eduard Todesco and his wife Sofia, to glorify the house of G-d, and in memory of his father… Tzvi Hermann, his mother Fanny, his brother Adolf Todesco and his esteemed father-in-law Philip Gomperz". The chronogram at the end of the inscription indicates the year 5618.
Eduard von Todesco (1814-1887), banker, philanthropist and entrepreneur, son of industrialist and philanthropist Hermann Todesco (1791-1844). Eduard inherited his father's businesses and continued his philanthropic activities, establishing foundations for the needy.
425X243 cm. Overall good condition. Mold stains and other stains. Tears and some unraveling to edges. Damage and some losses to edges. Stains and damage to back.
Jewish Ceremonial Art
Jewish Ceremonial Art