A Most Unusual Presentation-piece Etched on Ivory. Birkath HaMazon [abbreviated Grace after Meals]. Presented to Samuel Montagu
AUCTION 40 |
Thursday, June 26th,
2008 at 1:00
Fine Judaica: Printed Books, Manuscripts, Autograph Letters, Graphic & Ceremonial Art
Lot 264
(ANGLO-JUDAICA).
A Most Unusual Presentation-piece Etched on Ivory. Birkath HaMazon [abbreviated Grace after Meals]. Presented to Samuel Montagu
London: 1880
Est: $2,000 - $3,000
Samuel Montagu (1832-1911) was a prominent banker and philanthropist, he also served as Member of Parliament for Whitechapel and became ennobled as the first Lord Swaythling. This unusual Birkath HaMazon was presented to him either as an expression of gratitude or in anticipation of his munificence.
The artist, Asher Baer, about whom nothing is as yet known, states he created this piece of artistry, “Be’Arpelei London” (in foggy London), in the month of Shevat, 1880
Provenance: The late Rabbi Louis Jacobs, London.
Given to Rabbi Jacobs by Brian Montague (a member of Rabbi Jacobs’ Synagogue), who was the son of Gerald Montague, who was in turn the son of Samuel Montague (Baron Swaythling)