Hebrew Liturgical Illuminated Vellum Leaf from a Machzor for Yom Kippur: “Meisarim Hotze Kaor”
AUCTION 37 |
Tuesday, June 26th,
2007 at 1:00
Fine Judaica: Printed Books, Manuscripts, Autograph Letters, Graphic & Ceremonial Art
Lot 244
(LITURGY)
Hebrew Liturgical Illuminated Vellum Leaf from a Machzor for Yom Kippur: “Meisarim Hotze Kaor”
Italy: ca. 15th century
Est: $3,000 - $5,000
PRICE REALIZED $3,600
The hymn at right commencing with the words “shofet kol ha-arettz” is recited during the morning service of Yom Kippur. The hymn at left starting with the words “Sarei kodesh” is substituted when Yom Kippur occurs on the Sabbath.
Provenance: The Michael Zagayski Collection: Sotheby’s Tel Aviv, 11th October, 2001, Lot 20