The Dedication of the Portuguese Jews Sinagogue (sic) at Amsterdam. From Picart’s, The Religious Ceremonies and Customs of the Several Nations of the Known World (1731)
AUCTION 41 |
Thursday, September 18th,
2008 at 1:00
Fine Judaica: Printed Books, Manuscripts, & Graphic Art
Lot 363
(PICART, BERNARD).
The Dedication of the Portuguese Jews Sinagogue (sic) at Amsterdam. From Picart’s, The Religious Ceremonies and Customs of the Several Nations of the Known World (1731)
Est: $600 - $900
PRICE REALIZED $1,200
The Portuguese Synagogue of Amsterdam, built between the years 1671-75, has been described as “the stateliest synagogue in all Europe.” See C. H. Krinsky, Synagogues of Europe (1985); Gans, Memorbook, p. 159