Of cartouche form, framed with pierced Hebrew text of Deut. 30.19 (“Uvocharta Bechayim…”) Center set with seven applied shields featuring the Seven Species of the Holy Land, each appropriately titled in Hebrew.
Auction 91 |
Thursday, November 12th,
2020 at 1:00pm
Fine Judaica: Printed Books, Manuscripts, Graphic & Ceremonial Arts Featuring an Extensive Collection of Rabbinic Autograph Letters.
Lot 214
LUDWIG WOLPERT DESIGNED SILVER TORAH SHIELD.
Of cartouche form, framed with pierced Hebrew text of Deut. 30.19 (“Uvocharta Bechayim…”) Center set with seven applied shields featuring the Seven Species of the Holy Land, each appropriately titled in Hebrew.
Est: $3,000 - $4,000
PRICE REALIZED $3,200
Marked: “Sterling Portugal.” 8.5 x 9 inches (21.5 x 22.8 cm). For another example see: Abram Kanof, Jewish Ceremonial Art and Religious Observances (1980) p. 229 (pl. 239).