Auction 167
Asian Art, Judaica and Fine Art - Live Auction
Sep 26, 2016
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Israel
Tagore 40 st. Ramat Aviv, Israel
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LOT 20916:
A Fine Silver Esther Scroll and Case, Germany, Early 19th Century
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Sold for: $1,700
Start price:
$
1,000
Estimated price:
$2000/3000
Auction house commission:
20%
VAT: On commission only
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Description: The parchment scroll containing three sheets written in nineteen columns without ornamentation. The cylindrical silver case very finely engraved with a depiction of the Triumph of Mordecai and Queen Esther overlooking, with finely etched Hebrew inscription: "Thus will be done for the man whom the king desires to honor." 19th century French import mark.
Height: 25 cm
Condition: Good
Provenance: Estate of Prof. Victor Detusch
