AA (KETHUBAH)

AUCTION 53 | Thursday, December 08th, 2011 at 1:00

Fine Judaica: Printed Books, Manuscripts Autograph Letters & Graphic Art

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Lot 324

AA (KETHUBAH)

Marriage Contract. Solemnizes the marriage of Azaryah son of the late Elchonon Troye and Sarah daughter of Yechiel Shabtai the Cohen. Black ink and watercolor on vellum. Upper portion arched and containing a colorful floral and foliate vignette containing traditional Hebrew formula. Few folds. 21 x 16 inches. Attractive gilt frame.

Ancona, Italy, 15th Teveth, 1869.:

Est: $1,000 - $1,500

PRICE REALIZED $800

As is typical in Ancona Kethuboth, the text is divided into two parts. The text of the Kethubah proper is in large square letters in the upper section, and the Tenaim appear in small Rabbinic cursive script below. The decorative program employed rich, colorful floral motifs, an architectural theme that was enduringly popular with the Jews of Ancona.