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Auction 41 · Lot 363

The Dedication of the Portuguese Jews Sinagogue (sic) at Amsterdam. From Picart’s, The Religious Ceremonies and Customs of the Several Nations of the Known World (1731)

Estimate
$600–$900
Hammer price
$1,200

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

author

(PICART, BERNARD).

Description

Attractively hand-colored. Central crease. Not examined out of frame

summary

The Portuguese Synagogue of Amsterdam, built between the years 1671-75, has been described as “the stateliest synagogue in all Europe.” See C. H. Krinsky, Synagogues of Europe (1985); Gans, Memorbook, p. 159
Approx. 15 x 16.5 inches
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