(HART, AARON) 1724-1800
AUCTION 17 |
Tuesday, November 12th,
2002 at 1:00
Fine Judaica: Printed Books, Manuscripts and Works of Graphic and Ceremonial Art From Various Owners
Lot 484
(HART, AARON) 1724-1800
London, 1751:
Est: $2,000 - $3,000
PRICE REALIZED $1,500
Rabbi Aaron Hart (1670-1756), born in Breslau, became Rabbi of the Great Synagogue of London in 1722 and filled that position until his death. The Get document noticeable in this portrait was in reference to the part taken by him in a remarkable divorce case in which he was implicated in a dispute concerning that divorce. In defense he published the "Urim VeTumim" (1707) the first book printed entirely in Hebrew in London and his only literary work. The book entitled Beth Shmuel served as the basis for his decision - he was a descendent of the author.
See EJ VII col. 1350