Illuminated manuscript Honor Roll (portion only?), probably from Ferrara. “Below are examples of the Virtuous Supporters of the Community”

Estimate: $300–$500
Hammer price: $450

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

author

(ITALIAN JUDAICA)

printer

Tishrei

Place

(Ferrara)

Publication

1796

Description

Italian square Hebrew script. Brown ink on paper. Decorative hand-colored foliate scroll borders with pomegranate and floral motifs accomplished in red, green and yellow inks.

summary

Among the names of the Virtuous Supporters of the Community are those of Adumim (de Rossi), Rieti, Norzi, Finzi, Ascoli and Ancona.

Single leaf. Neat repair to extreme lower right corner. 130x375mm. Framed

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