Auction 93 Part 1 - Manuscripts, Prints and Engravings, Objects and Facsimiles, from the Gross Family Collection, and Private Collections
“Scenes from the Life of Sabbatai Zevi” – Engraving – Amsterdam, 1685
Opening: $800
Sold for: $1,000
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“Sabetai Sevi, ” [“Scenes from the Life of Sabbatai Zevi”], engraving by Coneraet Decker, from the book “Spiegel der Sibyllen” by Johannes Aysma. [Amsterdam, 1685].
Engraving depicting various scenes from the life of Sabbatai Zevi, who appears in these scenes alongside Nathan of Gaza. This engraving originally appeared in a book presenting religions of various peoples throughout the world, in the past and present. At the bottom is a legend in Dutch.
Approx. 27X18 cm. Overall good condition. Minor tears to edges. Mounted on paper and matted.
Provenance: Private collection.
Research Books – Jewish Customs, Books with Engravings
Research Books – Jewish Customs, Books with Engravings