Marriage Contract.

Estimate: $5,000–$7,000
Hammer price: $4,800

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

author

(KETHUBAH).

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15th Menachem (Av)

Place

Rome

Publication

1786

Description

Manuscript in Hebrew, composed in Italian square Hebrew script on vellum. Text within rectangular multi-colored watercolor frame featuring cornucopia emitting roses onto topiaries set on columns, the whole within a larger floral border. With customary shaped triangular lower end.

summary

This marriage took place on Tu B’Av, a minor Jewish holiday, celebrated as a holiday of love and considered a very desirable date for Jewish weddings.

28 x 18 inches. Text somewhat faded, edges slightly worn.

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