Auction 49b Part II - Bibles and Prayer Books, Manuscripts, Graphics and Ceremonial Art

“Jahrzeit” Leaf – Blessing for the House – Western Wall

Opening: $300
Sold for: $375
Including buyer's premium
“Ner Hashem Nishmat Adam, Lezecher Olam”. Printed “Jahrzeit” (memorial day) leaf. [Europe?, late 19th century]. Lithographic printing in green and red. On the upper part – two plates for filling out names of the deceased and dates of death, with a memorial candle. On the lower part – various verses related to death, arranged in a circle in the center of which appears an illustration of the Western Wall. On the lower part appears the inscription “Beracha LeBeitcha” (blessing for your house). Frame with two pillars with scrolling vine leaves and clusters of grapes. Leaf mounted on heavy paper 26.5X18.5 cm. Fair condition. Tears and stains. Creases. Tear at lower right corner.
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