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A Challah Cover, 19th century
Estimate
500 - 700 USD
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Description
- 20 x 20 inches
crocheted cotton (shown photographed on a black ground).
height 22 1/2 in.; width 24 in.
57.1 cm; 61 cm
Embellished with Hebrew inscriptions in honor of the Sabbath and the opening words of the Kiddush prayer. Further decorated with a wine decanter and goblet and two candelabras for the Sabbath candles as well as floral motifs. A similar example in the collection of the Joods Historisch Museum, Amsterdam, (JHM 1136).
RELATED LITERATURE:
Daniel M. Swetschinski, Orphan Objects: Facets of the Textiles Collection of the Joods Historisch Museum, Amsterdam, 1997, p.109
height 22 1/2 in.; width 24 in.
57.1 cm; 61 cm
Embellished with Hebrew inscriptions in honor of the Sabbath and the opening words of the Kiddush prayer. Further decorated with a wine decanter and goblet and two candelabras for the Sabbath candles as well as floral motifs. A similar example in the collection of the Joods Historisch Museum, Amsterdam, (JHM 1136).
RELATED LITERATURE:
Daniel M. Swetschinski, Orphan Objects: Facets of the Textiles Collection of the Joods Historisch Museum, Amsterdam, 1997, p.109
Condition
Slight overall staining.
In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective qualified opinion.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.
In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective qualified opinion.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.