Auction 51 Part II - Ceremonial Art Manuscripts Graphics Objects

Handwritten "Shiviti", 1953

Opening: $300
Unsold
Handwritten "Shiviti". [Israel], January 1953.
Ink and pencil on paper.
Handwritten "Shiviti", in Yemenite style. A large "LaMenatze'ach" Menorah in the center; on the right side an additional "LaMenatze'ach" Menorah, smaller, and on the left side "Ana BeKo'ach" Menorah. Various decorations (branches with flowers on the base of the Menorah, and more), letter combinations and initials, for protection and safeguard. A dedication appears on the bottom: Zot HaMenorah Nidvat HaAdon Dohal D'rachi to a synagogue…1953" (Hebrew).
36X31 cm. Fair-good condition. Some tears at margins. Stains, some dark. Creases. Placed in a passe-partout (upper part pasted).
Provenance: Collection of Willy Lindwer.
Shiviti and Mizrah
Shiviti and Mizrah