Lot 70
- 70
A Galician silver and gilt-metal Torah Crown, dated 1811
Estimate
20,000 - 30,000 USD
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Description
- silver, gilt-metal
- 10 7/8 in.
- 70.6 cm
the gilt-metal frame applied with cast rococo silver bands, the top supported by eight lions rampant regardant alternating with birds, the matching top with five lions rampant supporting a canopy with spread eagle finial, hung with a lower rows of bells and an upper row of drops, and with one large and one small bell within, the top with Hebrew inscription, fitted with sliding sockets and with velvet-covered stand
Provenance
Falk Goldschmidt, b. April 28, 1836 in Grebenstein, d. June 4, 1901 in Frankfurt am Main, to his son;
Julius Goldschmidt, b. November 27, 1882 in Frankfurt am Main, d. November 18, 1964 in London, to his son;
the present owner
Julius Goldschmidt, b. November 27, 1882 in Frankfurt am Main, d. November 18, 1964 in London, to his son;
the present owner
Condition
Some rubbing to high spots, a motif missing in front of each bird, otherwise good
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
The inscription reads "The crown of Torah, the crown of priesthood, the crown of kingship and the crown of a good name." The date is inscribed as [5]571 = 1811.
This crown is similar to two in the Jewish Museum, New York, cat. nos. 469 and 470, 🐟pp. 270, 273, inscribed with dates 1809/10 and 1810/11 respectꦜively.