Fine Judaica: Printed Books, Manuscripts, Autograph Letters, Antiquities, Ceremonial Objects & Graphic Art
Mar 8, 2018
USA
242 West 30th Street, 12th Floor, New York NY 10001
Terms of sale
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Time in New York: 3 pm
Time in Israel: 10 pm
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LOT 350:
BEZALEL SILVER BINDING
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Sold for: $1,600
Estimated price:
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1,200 - $1,800
Auction house commission: 25%
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Upper cover etched with images of grapevines and swirls surrounding central embossed depiction of Moses with the Tablets of the Law set within arched frame with filigree trim and faceted light blue gemstone; applique bosses at upper two corners. Spine bears Hebrew title and similar ornamentation including three Eternal Lights; rear cover depicts band of Symbols of Twelve Tribes surrounding central geometric, Star-of-David patterning, and four applique bosses at corners. Central clasp bears stylized palm tree and Hebrew inscription: “Bezalel Jerusalem.” 5.75 x 4.75 inches (14.6 x 12.1 cm). Housing Hebrew-English Bible.
Est: $1,200 - $1,800
