(YIZKOR PLAQUE).

AUCTION 50 | Thursday, February 24th, 2011 at 1:00

Fine Judaica: Hebrew Printed Books, Manuscripts, Graphic & Ceremonial Art Including: The Alfonso Cassuto Collection of Iberian Art

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Lot 361

(YIZKOR PLAQUE).

Manuscript on vellum. Unusually bright, colorful Memorial Plaque. Hebrew and Judeo-German. Scribal black ink and multicolor paints. The design abounds in intricate geometric patterns and animals: lions, birds, harts, etc. Artist: T.Y. Bratshener. Based on the style of language, this plaque most likely stems from the Hungarian province of Oberland.

Hungary, 1903.:

Est: $2,000 - $3,000

PRICE REALIZED $8,500

The purpose of this plaque was to preserve the yahrzeiten or dates of death of various family members. Family-names include, Motosar, Blumer, Tzapinger and Bratshener.