[Hebrew poetry].
AUCTION 68 |
Thursday, April 07th,
2016 at 1:00
Fine Judaica: Books, Manuscripts, Autograph Letters, Ceremonial Objects and Graphic Art
Lot 118
(DIWAN).
[Hebrew poetry].
Orient: 14th-15th century
Est: $4,000 - $5,000
PRICE REALIZED $5,500
Significant fragment, listing titles of several hundred medieval Hebrew poems. Many for celebratory occasions, wedding, circumcision, Festivals, etc.
The Separdic world excelled in the composition of Hebrew poetry. The most celebrated such poets were Judah HaLevi, Solomon ibn Gabirol, Moses ibn Ezra, among others.