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

From the Book of Esther – Lithograph – Moshe Ben Yitzchak Mizrahi

Opening: $450
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[From the Book of Esther], leaf in colorful lithographic printing, created by Moshe Ben Yitzchak Mizrahi (Shah). Jerusalem, 1902. Colorful lithograph, illuminated with golden ink, with scenes from the Book of Esther. For additional information, see: Omanut Ve-Umanut Be’Eretz Israel Ba-Mea Ha-Tesha Esreh [Arts and Crafts in Eretz Israel in the 19th century (Hebrew)] (The Israel Museum, Jerusalem, 1979), pp. 122-124, pictures 98-103 [detail from this lithograph appears on the cover of the catalogue]. 22.5X17.5 cm. Fair-good condition. Tears to folding marks. Restoration with adhesive tape on the reverse. Some stains and creases. Framed (unexamined out of frame).
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