Auction 49b
Part II - Bibles and Prayer Books, Manuscripts, Graphics and Ceremonial Art
By Kedem
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Jan 20, 2016
8 Ramban St, Jerusalem., Israel
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LOT 410:
Illustrated Esther Scroll on Parchment – “HaMelech” Scroll – Jerusalem
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Sold for: $1,500
Start price:
$
500
Buyer's Premium: 23%
VAT: 17%
On commission only
Users from foreign countries may be exempted from tax payments, according to the relevant tax regulations
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Illustrated Esther Scroll on Parchment – “HaMelech” Scroll – Jerusalem
Esther Scroll on parchment, illustrated. Sephardi script. [Jerusalem, 20th century]. Artist’s signature: “Raphaeli – Jerusalem” (Hebrew). Ink and paint on parchment. “HaMelech” scroll [most of the columns open with the word “HaMelech”]. The text is framed with illustrations. A large illustration of Mordechai riding a horse led by Haman opens the scroll. Mordechai sits under a canopy with a crown and a Star of David. Illustrations of crowns, Stars of David, masks, fish and more appear in the margins. Height of parchment: 35.5 cm. 27 lines per column. Very good condition.
