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An Italian embroidered Torah mantle, late 17th-early 18th Century
Estimate
4,000 - 6,000 USD
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Description
- 30 x 20 inches
multicolored silk thread embroidered on canvas, predominantly brickstitch trimmed with silk braided fringe.
height 29 in.; width 16 1/2 in.
73.6 cm; 41.9 cm
This richly colored Torah mantle, decorated with floral bouquets including lilies, carnations, tulips and roses is stylistically closely related to a Torah ark curtain dated 1686 in the collection of the Jewish Museum NY (181-319).
related literature:
Vivian B. Mann, ed., Gardens and Ghettos: The Art of Jewish Life in Italy, 1989, fig. 186, item #151
height 29 in.; width 16 1/2 in.
73.6 cm; 41.9 cm
This richly colored Torah mantle, decorated with floral bouquets including lilies, carnations, tulips and roses is stylistically closely related to a Torah ark curtain dated 1686 in the collection of the Jewish Museum NY (181-319).
related literature:
Vivian B. Mann, ed., Gardens and Ghettos: The Art of Jewish Life in Italy, 1989, fig. 186, item #151
Condition
Scattered losses, mainly in flowers. In fair to good condition.
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.