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Auction 11 · Lot 302
VELVET TORAH ARK CURTAIN Grossverdein, Hungary, 1900.
- Estimate
- $1,200–$1,800
- Hammer price
- Not recorded
Historical auction record. Hammer prices exclude buyer’s premium and taxes.
Description
Purple curtain with metallic gold embroidered border, stars, and central inscription topped by embroidered gold lions rampant bearing applique crown in gold with blue and red sections. Within wreath, Hebrew inscription:
“Donation of Solomon Abrahamsohn and his wife, Rachel Leah, in the year 1900.” H: 2360x1400mm. Some wear.
summary
The stars are typical of the decoration favored in this region