To be placed above the Ark containing the Torah Scrolls. Grandly carved, featuring central Decalogue with related Hebrew words. 26 x 72 inches.

AUCTION 55 | Thursday, June 21st, 2012 at 1:00
Fine Judaica: Printed Books, Manuscripts Autograph Letters, Graphic & Ceremonial Art

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Lot 418
LARGE AMERICAN PAINTED WOOD AND PLASTER SYNAGOGUE ARK ORNAMENT.
To be placed above the Ark containing the Torah Scrolls. Grandly carved, featuring central Decalogue with related Hebrew words. 26 x 72 inches.

20th century

Est: $1,500 - $2,500
The consignor relates that his father purchased this item in the 1960’s from a disused synagogue in the Philadelphia area.