Auction 49b Part II - Bibles and Prayer Books, Manuscripts, Graphics and Ceremonial Art
Amulet – “Shiviti-Menorah”, 19th Century
Opening: $500
Sold for: $5,750
Including buyer's premium
“Shiviti-Menorah”. [Morrocco? Central Asia?], 1863. Created by Ayish ben Yitzchak Halevi. Paint and ink on heavy paper. Large sheet, which hung, most probably, in a synagogue, with colorful decorations, with verses for blessings, good health and protection, names of angels, and more. On the lower margins the artist signs : “…R’ Yitzchak Halevi, Shem Habayit – Sha’ar HaShamayim”. A large “Lamenatze’ach” Menorah appears in the center. Below it three additional Menorahs – an additional “Lamenatze’ach” Menorah and on both sides Menorahs with “Ana BeKoa’ch” prayer and “Shir LaMa’alot …”. On the right and left sides appear two oblong circles with the Ten Commandments topped with squares decorated with vegetal patterns and Hamsas with “Ana BeKoa’ach” prayer initials with four arches below. On the frame and covering the surface appear various verses and initials. 67X56 cm. Fair condition. Mounted on paper. Damages and restorations at margins and at folding marks. Right side third of leaf was detached and re-attached. Creases and damages with damage to text and faded ink.
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