Lot 31
- 31
A silver Torah crown, near Eastern, possibly Greek, Early to mid 19th century
Estimate
4,000 - 6,000 USD
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Description
- apparently unmarked
- silver
- diameter 7 1/2 in.
- 90 cm
flat-chased with scrolling foliage on matted ground, the base with a band of lozenges alternating with flowerheads, the top with riveted serrated leaf-tip rim, the front with gilt plaque with knot motif
Provenance
A very similar crown described as Ottoman Empire dated 1814 is in the Gross Family Collection.
Condition
Condition good, one leaf-tip partly missing
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.
Catalogue Note
This crown recalls one in the Jewish Museum, New York, catalogued as possibly Rhodes, 1839/40, see Rafi Grafman, Crowning Glory, Silver Torah Ornaments of the Jewish Museum, New York, no. 500, p 285 and illustrated on the dust jacket.