Wall hanging. Hebrew excerpts from the Passover Hagadah printed on cloth. Illustrated scenes from Amsterdam Hagadah. Designed by E. Mannheimer. 16 x 45 inches. Few stains.
AUCTION 42 |
Thursday, December 18th,
2008 at 1:00
Fine Judaica: Hebrew Printed Books, Manuscripts, Graphic & Ceremonial Art
Lot 358
(TEXTILE).
Wall hanging. Hebrew excerpts from the Passover Hagadah printed on cloth. Illustrated scenes from Amsterdam Hagadah. Designed by E. Mannheimer. 16 x 45 inches. Few stains.
Frankfurt a/ Main, J. Kauffmann, 19th-century
Est: $2,000 - $3,000
PRICE REALIZED $3,250
From the integral loops through which would slip a rod on the verso, one gleans that this striking design was to be hung from the wall, much as a tapestry