Auction 36
Objects: Judaica, Israeliana, Numismatics and Medals
By Kedem
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Feb 26, 2014
8 Ramban St, Jerusalem., Israel
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LOT 42:
Illuminated Esther Scroll – Italy, 19th century
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Sold for: $1,600
Start price:
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1,200
Buyer's Premium: 23%
VAT: 17%
On commission only
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Illuminated Esther Scroll – Italy, 19th century
Esther Scroll. [Italy, 19th cent.]
Parchment scroll, rolled on a wooden handle. Italian-Sephardic script (Vellish). Cut and illuminated with floral decorations in colorful ink. Wide columns, bordered by frames throughout the scroll. The scroll ends with a large and colorful illustration of flowers.
Parchment height: 21 cm. About 23 lines in a column. Fair condition. Tears, wear and stains. Color and letters are faded. Some letters are erased. Wood handle broken in two places.
