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Auction 17 · Lot 594
FRAMED EMBROIDERY ON SILK, "EL MALEH" New York, 1905, Master: M. Hermann.
- Estimate
- $6,000–$9,000
- Hammer price
- $9,500
Historical auction record. Hammer prices exclude buyer’s premium and taxes.
Description
The text of the memorial prayer is embroidered in black surrounding the central image of a Torah scroll enveloped in golden mantle, complete with shield and pointer, set within wreath, flanked by ribbon with name of deceased. The whole is surrounded by sprays of colorful flowers; at lower sides, lit candles in gilt candlesticks, with signature and date. H: 955mm.
summary
This memorial prayer is recited both in the cemetery and in the synagogue. This unusual work was commissioned in memory of Samuel, son of Judah the Levite, whose devotion to his congregation is alluded to through the image of the Torah scroll
Its’ execution is magnificent