May 11, 2023 10:00 EST
Rare Books, Autographs & Maps
52
Collection: The Margolis Collection
[MEGILLAT ESTHER]
Esther scroll. Jerusalem: 19th century, with later decoration circa 1920. Illustrated manuscript on vellum housed on a metal roller, probably Ottoman. 6 1/8 inches x approximately 101 inches (10 cm x 2.6 meters), the roller 18 inches from finial tip to finial tip, the finials silver-gilt filigree work; written on six membranes, 21 lines arranged in 17 columns, written in a very legible Hebrew script, the text within a floral border with architectural ornaments between columns; together with two further Esther scrolls with later ornament. Both 19th century with 20th century ornamentation, one scroll on a wooden roller. The first listed some minor staining, one finial tip bent, possible Arabic silver marks on a band on the lower roller; the three scrolls sold as-is, should be inspected.
Sold for $1,500
Estimated at $1,500 - $2,500
Includes Buyer's Premium
Collection: The Margolis Collection
[MEGILLAT ESTHER]
Esther scroll. Jerusalem: 19th century, with later decoration circa 1920. Illustrated manuscript on vellum housed on a metal roller, probably Ottoman. 6 1/8 inches x approximately 101 inches (10 cm x 2.6 meters), the roller 18 inches from finial tip to finial tip, the finials silver-gilt filigree work; written on six membranes, 21 lines arranged in 17 columns, written in a very legible Hebrew script, the text within a floral border with architectural ornaments between columns; together with two further Esther scrolls with later ornament. Both 19th century with 20th century ornamentation, one scroll on a wooden roller. The first listed some minor staining, one finial tip bent, possible Arabic silver marks on a band on the lower roller; the three scrolls sold as-is, should be inspected.
Auction: Rare Books, Autographs & Maps, May 11, 2023
