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

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Lot 244
(LITURGY)

Hebrew Liturgical Illuminated Vellum Leaf from a Machzor for Yom Kippur: “Meisarim Hotze Kaor”

Large Initial letters in center in gold and black highlighted with floral penwork and surrounded by multicolored flowers emanating from a green vine. Other smaller initial letters in red. One leaf with text on recto and verso Folio

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