Beige velvet, with embroidered gilt Stars of David and gilt fringe border; dated Hebrew memorial inscription dedicated to Mme. Miriam Braun at center. Lining stamped wtih Nazi insignia. 1650 x 1500 mm (excluding fringe).
AUCTION 9 |
Tuesday, March 28th,
2000 at 1:00
Fine Judaica: Books, Manuscripts and Works of Art
Lot 66
VELVET MARRIAGE CANOPY.
Probably Germany, 1934.
Beige velvet, with embroidered gilt Stars of David and gilt fringe border; dated Hebrew memorial inscription dedicated to Mme. Miriam Braun at center. Lining stamped wtih Nazi insignia. 1650 x 1500 mm (excluding fringe).
Est: $600 - $800
Within a few years of its manufacture, this Huppah wasconfiscated by the Nazi regime. Although the date of this appropriation is uncertain, we know that this Nazi symbol was used as of 1937