Sotheby’s New York sale of Important Judaica on 14 December 2011 will offer important examples of Hebrew ceremonial metalwork, illuminated manuscripts, early printed books, original decorative bindings and fine art. The auction is led by the most important manuscript Hasidic prayer book still in private hands, Siddur Tefilah min ha-Ari”zal. The sale is estimated at $2.6/3.6 million* and will be exhibited alongside Sotheby’s annual sale of Israeli & International Art beginning on 9 … Read More
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