Agam,Yaacov. The Scroll of Esther

AUCTION 8 | Tuesday, November 16th, 1999 at 1:00

Fine Judaica: Books, Manuscripts and Works of Art

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Lot 160

Agam,Yaacov. The Scroll of Esther

A ritually penned scroll, black in on vellum. Square Hebrew script, 42 lines arranged in eleven columns on seven membranes. Within extravagantly designed silkscreen borders by Agam. Lower corners of each membrane inscribed “144/180.” Signed by Agam in Hebrew at end. Housed in original felt-lined hexagonal leather upright-case, with two Star of David closures (one lacking pin). Width: 500mm

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Est: $8,000 - $12,000

PRICE REALIZED $6,500

A remarkable Megillah. Rare to appear at auction