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Auction 36 - Objects: Judaica, Israeliana, Numismatics and Medals
February 26, 2014
Opening: $300
Unsold
Ketubah recording the marriage of the groom Joseph son of Israel with the bride Esther daughter of Jacob. Herat, Afghanistan, 1889.
Watercolor on paper.
The text and the blessings fill up most of the page. On the top, five red arches with blue background are inscribed with blessings and verses. Every line in the text is framed in red. On the bottom, five red cartouches with blue background. The ketubah is signed by the witnesses following the text. In Afghanistan, at the completion of the wedding ceremony, it was customary for the mother of the bride to keep the ketubah folded and sealed.
46x38 cm approximately, framed: 63x55 cm. Was not examined outside of the frame. Fair condition, some damage, holes and stains
Watercolor on paper.
The text and the blessings fill up most of the page. On the top, five red arches with blue background are inscribed with blessings and verses. Every line in the text is framed in red. On the bottom, five red cartouches with blue background. The ketubah is signed by the witnesses following the text. In Afghanistan, at the completion of the wedding ceremony, it was customary for the mother of the bride to keep the ketubah folded and sealed.
46x38 cm approximately, framed: 63x55 cm. Was not examined outside of the frame. Fair condition, some damage, holes and stains
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Auction 36 - Objects: Judaica, Israeliana, Numismatics and Medals
February 26, 2014
Opening: $300
Unsold
Ketubah, recording the marriage of the groom Yochanan son of Hajbi Yoseph to the bride Byton daughter of Refael. Isfahan, 1927.
Ink and watercolor on paper.
The ketubah is adorned with characteristic color illustrations: lions, birds, cypress tree, suns and flowers. Hand written verses frame the text of the Ketubah. The Motif of the lion with a half sun with a human face is one of the national symbols of Persia. It appears on many Jewish marriage contracts from this area. The Jewish congregation in Isfahan is known to be one of the ancient and large communities in Persia.
66X62 cm. Fair condition, folding marks and a few holes
Ink and watercolor on paper.
The ketubah is adorned with characteristic color illustrations: lions, birds, cypress tree, suns and flowers. Hand written verses frame the text of the Ketubah. The Motif of the lion with a half sun with a human face is one of the national symbols of Persia. It appears on many Jewish marriage contracts from this area. The Jewish congregation in Isfahan is known to be one of the ancient and large communities in Persia.
66X62 cm. Fair condition, folding marks and a few holes
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Auction 36 - Objects: Judaica, Israeliana, Numismatics and Medals
February 26, 2014
Opening: $250
Unsold
Ketubah recording the marriage of the groom Eliyahu ben Ya'akov Mizrahi with the bride Sarah bat Avraham Eliezer Bilu. Jerusalem, Sivan, 1925.
Printing in golden ink; inscription in brown ink.
The Ketubah is decorated on the upper part with characteristic verses. In the center appear two lions holding a round shield with an inscription: "Hotam Kolelet Va'ad HaSefaradim, Yerushalem" in Hebrew, French and Arabic. The Ketubah text is written in traditional oriental handwriting. The groom signed next to Rabbi Avraham Azriel's signature. Two decorative pillars on right and left with printed verses and an illustration with the inscription "tombs of Davidic line kings" and "the Western Wall".
35X50 cm, fair condition, folding marks and stains, adhesive tape on the reverse.
Printing in golden ink; inscription in brown ink.
The Ketubah is decorated on the upper part with characteristic verses. In the center appear two lions holding a round shield with an inscription: "Hotam Kolelet Va'ad HaSefaradim, Yerushalem" in Hebrew, French and Arabic. The Ketubah text is written in traditional oriental handwriting. The groom signed next to Rabbi Avraham Azriel's signature. Two decorative pillars on right and left with printed verses and an illustration with the inscription "tombs of Davidic line kings" and "the Western Wall".
35X50 cm, fair condition, folding marks and stains, adhesive tape on the reverse.
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Auction 36 - Objects: Judaica, Israeliana, Numismatics and Medals
February 26, 2014
Opening: $300
Sold for: $375
Including buyer's premium
King Solomon and the Queen of Sheba. Micrography by Moshe Eliyahu Goldstein. Frankfurt am Main, 1899.
Illustration: the queen of Sheba arrives to test King Solomon through riddles. The text: passages from the Book of Kings A and B.
On the upper part of the drawing appears the inscription "tribute sent to" (appears on all of the copies) followed by the name of the receiver "Meir Marx", handwritten by Moshe Eliyahu Goldstein.
Approx. 49X39 cm. Tears and stains to folding marks. Adhesive tape on the reverse. Frame: 59X49 cm, not examined outside of the frame.
Illustration: the queen of Sheba arrives to test King Solomon through riddles. The text: passages from the Book of Kings A and B.
On the upper part of the drawing appears the inscription "tribute sent to" (appears on all of the copies) followed by the name of the receiver "Meir Marx", handwritten by Moshe Eliyahu Goldstein.
Approx. 49X39 cm. Tears and stains to folding marks. Adhesive tape on the reverse. Frame: 59X49 cm, not examined outside of the frame.
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Auction 36 - Objects: Judaica, Israeliana, Numismatics and Medals
February 26, 2014
Opening: $400
Sold for: $1,375
Including buyer's premium
Portrait of the German Emperor and King of Prussia, Emperor Wilhelm II. Printed micrography, Germany, 1908.
The portrait of the Emperor consists of miniature letters composing a Hebrew text (the text: biography of the Emperor from the book "Berur Davar"/ Der Kaiser und die Krone des guten Namens, 1908); framed by oak-wood branches.
50X35 cm. Stains, tears restored with adhesive tape (to borders). Frame 62X47 cm, not examined out of frame.
The portrait of the Emperor consists of miniature letters composing a Hebrew text (the text: biography of the Emperor from the book "Berur Davar"/ Der Kaiser und die Krone des guten Namens, 1908); framed by oak-wood branches.
50X35 cm. Stains, tears restored with adhesive tape (to borders). Frame 62X47 cm, not examined out of frame.
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Auction 36 - Objects: Judaica, Israeliana, Numismatics and Medals
February 26, 2014
Opening: $300
Sold for: $550
Including buyer's premium
Honor of the Anniversary of the Coronation of King George VI – India, 1937
A postcard with micrographic text of the biblical Samson tale from the Book of Judges. Together with the words of "Our Hope" ("Hatikva) poem Written by Naftali Herz Imber. The scribe: Samson Son of Avraham Eliyahu. Bombay, India, November 1937.
the story of Samson is written on the postcard In minute letters, as it appears in the Book of Judges chapters 13 and 14. The words of the poem: "Our hope" by Naftali Herz Imber appear as well; the short version of this poem became Israel's national anthem.
At the ending of the text are biographical details regarding the scribe, Samson son of Avraham Eliyahu from "Bene Israel" congregation in Bombay. "After he finished the school of the Bene Israel in Bombay he entered the school of art". It continues: "He traveled to England to study architecture". Following his return to Bombay "He completed all sorts of employments, among them in the synagogue "Magen Hasidim" and "Bene Israel". The postcard was manufactured for the anniversary of the coronation of King George VI as well as for the journey of Eliyahu to Eretz Israel. On the bottom right corner, a photo of Shimshon Eliyahu is glued on.
Postcard: 9x13.5 cm, glued on cardboard: 11.5x19.5. cm. Slight damages.
A postcard with micrographic text of the biblical Samson tale from the Book of Judges. Together with the words of "Our Hope" ("Hatikva) poem Written by Naftali Herz Imber. The scribe: Samson Son of Avraham Eliyahu. Bombay, India, November 1937.
the story of Samson is written on the postcard In minute letters, as it appears in the Book of Judges chapters 13 and 14. The words of the poem: "Our hope" by Naftali Herz Imber appear as well; the short version of this poem became Israel's national anthem.
At the ending of the text are biographical details regarding the scribe, Samson son of Avraham Eliyahu from "Bene Israel" congregation in Bombay. "After he finished the school of the Bene Israel in Bombay he entered the school of art". It continues: "He traveled to England to study architecture". Following his return to Bombay "He completed all sorts of employments, among them in the synagogue "Magen Hasidim" and "Bene Israel". The postcard was manufactured for the anniversary of the coronation of King George VI as well as for the journey of Eliyahu to Eretz Israel. On the bottom right corner, a photo of Shimshon Eliyahu is glued on.
Postcard: 9x13.5 cm, glued on cardboard: 11.5x19.5. cm. Slight damages.
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Auction 36 - Objects: Judaica, Israeliana, Numismatics and Medals
February 26, 2014
Opening: $2,000
Sold for: $2,500
Including buyer's premium
A Mizrah with lions, angels and the name of God. embroidery with beads. Europe, 19th century.
Gray-brown cotton canvas, embroidered with silk, wool and beads.
The design of the embroidery is symmetrical: Two rampant lions standing on red flames, supporting a Star of David with the Tablets of the Law, two winged putti holding a golden crown. Under them, an inscription with God's name in black.
Height: 51.5cm, width: 53cm. Some stains.
See: Barbra Kirschenblatt-Gimblett and Cissy Grossman, Fabric of Jewish Life, New York, 1977, cat. No. 175.
Gray-brown cotton canvas, embroidered with silk, wool and beads.
The design of the embroidery is symmetrical: Two rampant lions standing on red flames, supporting a Star of David with the Tablets of the Law, two winged putti holding a golden crown. Under them, an inscription with God's name in black.
Height: 51.5cm, width: 53cm. Some stains.
See: Barbra Kirschenblatt-Gimblett and Cissy Grossman, Fabric of Jewish Life, New York, 1977, cat. No. 175.
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Auction 36 - Objects: Judaica, Israeliana, Numismatics and Medals
February 26, 2014
Opening: $250
Sold for: $375
Including buyer's premium
1. "Shiviti". Lithographic printing of an editorial and graphic work by Rabbi Ben-Zion Levy. Adar B, 1954. "LaMenatze'ach" menorah in the center, on its sides are letter combinations and names of martyrs, names of the tribes and Star of David decorations. On the lower part appears a warning: "no one has the right to draw such a menorah or copy it or print it…printing was supervised by Avraham Shalom Aharon Cohen, written and edited by Ben-Zion Levy". The text of the verses, decorations and names in the "Shiviti menorah" are different from similar Shiviti leaves. Approx. 41X33 cm. Good condition. Frame: 59.5X49 cm, not examined outside of the frame.
2-3. Two "Shiviti" on parchment. [Jerusalem, early 20th cent.]. The "Lamenatze'ach" menorah, letter combinations and martyrs' names appear in both. "Yerushalem" is written on the base of one of the Menorahs. 12.5X9 cm; 16.5X11.5 cm. Fair-good condition. Stains; tear to one leaf. In fine frames.
2-3. Two "Shiviti" on parchment. [Jerusalem, early 20th cent.]. The "Lamenatze'ach" menorah, letter combinations and martyrs' names appear in both. "Yerushalem" is written on the base of one of the Menorahs. 12.5X9 cm; 16.5X11.5 cm. Fair-good condition. Stains; tear to one leaf. In fine frames.
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Auction 36 - Objects: Judaica, Israeliana, Numismatics and Medals
February 26, 2014
Opening: $300
Sold for: $525
Including buyer's premium
"Shiviti". Warsaw, [1920s].
Stencil printing. Signed: "M. Feigenblum, Warsaw" (Hebrew).
In the center appears an inscription in Hebrew: "I have set the LORD always before me". On the lower part a depiction of a menorah flanked by two lions, with Hebrew inscriptions. God's name and the menorah are printed in gold.
50X41cm. Good condition.
Stencil printing. Signed: "M. Feigenblum, Warsaw" (Hebrew).
In the center appears an inscription in Hebrew: "I have set the LORD always before me". On the lower part a depiction of a menorah flanked by two lions, with Hebrew inscriptions. God's name and the menorah are printed in gold.
50X41cm. Good condition.
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Auction 36 - Objects: Judaica, Israeliana, Numismatics and Medals
February 26, 2014
Opening: $250
Sold for: $525
Including buyer's premium
"Jerusalem – Mizrah – Map of Palestine". [USA?], 1937.
Lithographic printing on paper.
In the center – Map of Eretz Israel and its surrounding. Around the map appear the holy sites, list of 22 settlements [moshavot] in Eretz Israel and an empty space for adding the Jahrzeit (memorial day) dates.
56X43 cm. Good condition. Stains and creases at borders. Tear to upper left corner.
Lithographic printing on paper.
In the center – Map of Eretz Israel and its surrounding. Around the map appear the holy sites, list of 22 settlements [moshavot] in Eretz Israel and an empty space for adding the Jahrzeit (memorial day) dates.
56X43 cm. Good condition. Stains and creases at borders. Tear to upper left corner.
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Auction 36 - Objects: Judaica, Israeliana, Numismatics and Medals
February 26, 2014
Opening: $200
Sold for: $300
Including buyer's premium
1. A linocut portraying worshipers praying next to a stone wall, with the sun shining in the background. Inscription: "Mizrah". Signed in pencil and dated 1929. Mounted on cardboard: 25X19.5 cm. Stains.
2. Woodcut, view of Jerusalem and the inscription "Mizrah". Signed (unidentified). 12X13.5 cm. Fair-poor condition. Attached to acid-free paper.
3. Etching by Yehuda Wallersteiner. Figure blowing a Shofar on the background of the Old City of Jerusalem. Inscription: "LeShanah Tovah Tikatevu BeEretz Israel, 1935". 15X10.5 cm. Stains.
2. Woodcut, view of Jerusalem and the inscription "Mizrah". Signed (unidentified). 12X13.5 cm. Fair-poor condition. Attached to acid-free paper.
3. Etching by Yehuda Wallersteiner. Figure blowing a Shofar on the background of the Old City of Jerusalem. Inscription: "LeShanah Tovah Tikatevu BeEretz Israel, 1935". 15X10.5 cm. Stains.
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Auction 36 - Objects: Judaica, Israeliana, Numismatics and Medals
February 26, 2014
Opening: $300
Unsold
Single leaf. Golubczyk printing press, Warsaw, [1920s-30s].
Lithographic printing in color.
Promotional or useful leaf of a Jewish business owner, "E. Lipsker" of Warsaw. Decorated with a Star of David and Menorahs, with a large inscription: "Mizrahi".
In the center appear a nice illustration and the writing "for Zion's sake I shall not be silent", after Ephraim Moshe Lilien's drawing from the book Lieder des Ghetto.
Approx. 23X23 cm. Fair condition. Tears, professionally restored. Folding marks. Minor stains. Frame: 35X34.5 cm, not examined out of frame.
Lithographic printing in color.
Promotional or useful leaf of a Jewish business owner, "E. Lipsker" of Warsaw. Decorated with a Star of David and Menorahs, with a large inscription: "Mizrahi".
In the center appear a nice illustration and the writing "for Zion's sake I shall not be silent", after Ephraim Moshe Lilien's drawing from the book Lieder des Ghetto.
Approx. 23X23 cm. Fair condition. Tears, professionally restored. Folding marks. Minor stains. Frame: 35X34.5 cm, not examined out of frame.
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