Kestenbaum & Company
(MIZRACH).

Auction 72 · Lot 289

(MIZRACH).

Estimate
$500–$700
Hammer price
$800

Historical auction record. Hammer prices exclude buyer’s premium and taxes.

Place

Jerusalem, early 20th century

Description

“If I forget thee, O Jerusalem, let my right hand forget her cunning.” Central image depicting Har Habayith (Temple Mount), Mount of Olives, Western Wall and other attractions of the area facing east, labeled with letters relating to Hebrew and English indices. Flanked by corner illustrations of the Tomb of Rachel, the Tomb of the Patriarchs, the Tower of David and the Synagogue of Rabbi Yehudah HaNasi. Under the central illustration is a Yiddish “techinah” prayer to be said before candle-lighting.
11.75 x 16.25 inches.
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