Auction 83 · Lot 19
(Kethubah). Marriage Contract in Hebrew. Manuscript written in a petite cursive Ashkenazic hand on paper. Uniting Nachman ben David and Rosa bath Chaim. Closing with the two witnesses signing their names in Hebrew.
- Estimate
- $3,000–$5,000
- Hammer price
- Not recorded
Historical auction record. Hammer prices exclude buyer’s premium and taxes.
author
(AMERICAN-JUDAICA)
printer
17th Iyar
Place
New York
Publication
1870
Description
Finely decorated with borders in gold. At top of Kethubah, the German words “Die Besten Wuensche zum heutigen Tage” neatly set within cartouche.
summary
An exceptional American Kethubah decorated in gold. A most striking stylistic design.
7.5 x 10.5 inches. Framed.
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