Auction Unlimited 136 Part 2 Israel and Zionism, magazines, art, postcards and photographs, ritual items, Gold coins
By Winner'S
Jun 14, 2022
3 Shatner Center 1st Floor Givat Shaul Jerusalem, Israel
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LOT 302:

Shiviti Board for a Cantor. Signed Painting. Eastern Europe? 1925

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Auction took place on Jun 14, 2022 at Winner'S

Shiviti Board for a Cantor. Signed Painting. Eastern Europe? 1925


Shiviti painting for a synagogue cantor. The date 1925 appears on the lower left with the artist's initials: R. L. [Eastern Europe?].


The [Hebrew] phrase "Know before Whom you stand" is at the top of the board; the word "Shiviti" appears at center. The Temple menorah is depicted at the bottom, with Kabbalistic Names to the right and left. [Hebrew] dedication at the bottom of the leaf: "In memory of Moshe Menachem b"r Tzvi z"l - 19 Shevat."


[1] thick bristol board. 31x41 cm.

Fine condition. Aging stains. Slight scratches in the paint in several places. Isolated worming perforations in the white margins.


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