Auction 67 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters, Ceremonial Art
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Auction 67 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters, Ceremonial Art
September 18, 2019
Opening: $400
Sold for: $500
Including buyer's premium
Parchment ketubah, recording the wedding of the groom Moshe son of Yosef Benzacar, with the bride Chana daughter of Aharon Benedit. Bordeaux (France), 1862.
At the foot of the ketubah, signatures of the groom (in French) and the witnesses, including the rabbi of the city: "David son of R. Yitzchak Marx, rabbi in this community and the vicinity". Followed by other signatures (including: "Avraham Casparo, first cantor").
The upper part of the ketubah is decorated with a small bouquet, painted in red and green, with the customary wish: BeSiman Tov.
24 cm. Good-fair condition. Stains, creases and folding marks. Framed.
At the foot of the ketubah, signatures of the groom (in French) and the witnesses, including the rabbi of the city: "David son of R. Yitzchak Marx, rabbi in this community and the vicinity". Followed by other signatures (including: "Avraham Casparo, first cantor").
The upper part of the ketubah is decorated with a small bouquet, painted in red and green, with the customary wish: BeSiman Tov.
24 cm. Good-fair condition. Stains, creases and folding marks. Framed.
Category
Ketubot and marriage documents
Catalogue Value
Auction 67 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters, Ceremonial Art
September 18, 2019
Opening: $4,000
Unsold
Ketubah recording the marriage of the groom Moshe son of R. Avraham Nehemias, to the bride Orovida daughter of R. Menachem Bubdy. Gibraltar, 1778.
Handwritten on parchment. Sephardic semi-cursive script, within a border formed by an architectural arch, with foliate decorations. The arch is inscribed with the following verses: "He who has found a wife has found good, and has obtained favor from G-d - May G-d make the woman who is entering".
In a medallion at the foot of the columns, the second verse is repeated: "May G-d make the woman who is entering your home like Rachel and like Leah".
The text of the ketubah follows the customs of the megorashim (Spanish exiles in Gibraltar), who suffered the persecution of the Spanish Inquisition (see following article). The ketubah concludes: "And everything according to the custom, conditions and regulations which were observed and instituted in the holy communities which were exiled from Castile, may G-d avenge them, have mercy and console their surviving remnants now and forever…".
At the foot of the ketubah, the signatures of the two witnesses - Torah scholars of Gibraltar: "Shmuel Bibas (he may have written the entire ketubah) and "Chasdai Almosnino". The signature of the groom (in Spanish), appears between the signatures of the witnesses. R. Shmuel Bibas (Otzar HaRabbanim 19043), rabbi in Gibraltar, father of R. Yehuda Bibas who served as rabbi of Corfu and later of Hebron. R. Chasdai Almosnino was also a rabbi of Gibraltar. He is presumably the son of R. Yitzchak Almosnino, first chief rabbi of Gibraltar.
[1] parchment leaf. 41 cm. Fair-good condition. Stains, creases and folding marks. Framed (53X60 cm).
This is the earliest ketubah from Gibraltar known to us. The NLI catalog features only three ketubot from the end of the 18th century, the earliest of them is dated 1786.
Handwritten on parchment. Sephardic semi-cursive script, within a border formed by an architectural arch, with foliate decorations. The arch is inscribed with the following verses: "He who has found a wife has found good, and has obtained favor from G-d - May G-d make the woman who is entering".
In a medallion at the foot of the columns, the second verse is repeated: "May G-d make the woman who is entering your home like Rachel and like Leah".
The text of the ketubah follows the customs of the megorashim (Spanish exiles in Gibraltar), who suffered the persecution of the Spanish Inquisition (see following article). The ketubah concludes: "And everything according to the custom, conditions and regulations which were observed and instituted in the holy communities which were exiled from Castile, may G-d avenge them, have mercy and console their surviving remnants now and forever…".
At the foot of the ketubah, the signatures of the two witnesses - Torah scholars of Gibraltar: "Shmuel Bibas (he may have written the entire ketubah) and "Chasdai Almosnino". The signature of the groom (in Spanish), appears between the signatures of the witnesses. R. Shmuel Bibas (Otzar HaRabbanim 19043), rabbi in Gibraltar, father of R. Yehuda Bibas who served as rabbi of Corfu and later of Hebron. R. Chasdai Almosnino was also a rabbi of Gibraltar. He is presumably the son of R. Yitzchak Almosnino, first chief rabbi of Gibraltar.
[1] parchment leaf. 41 cm. Fair-good condition. Stains, creases and folding marks. Framed (53X60 cm).
This is the earliest ketubah from Gibraltar known to us. The NLI catalog features only three ketubot from the end of the 18th century, the earliest of them is dated 1786.
Category
Ketubot and marriage documents
Catalogue Value
Auction 67 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters, Ceremonial Art
September 18, 2019
Opening: $1,000
Unsold
Ketubah recording the marriage of the groom Refael Avraham son of R. Yaakov Bendahan, with the bride Esther Evelina daughter of R. David Benabu. Gibraltar, Tishrei 1911.
The ketubah is inscribed on a large parchment leaf, with color decorations (brown, gold, green, red, yellow and blue). The ketubah is topped with an elaborate, bejeweled, gilt crown, surrounded by the customary wishes: "BeSimna Tava…". A large basket filled with flowers forms a frame around the ketubah. The handle of the basket is entwined with intricate flowers and ribbons. The text of the ketubah is inscribed in neat Sephardic, semi-cursive script, the word "Chai" is emphasized and enlarged.
At the foot of the leaf, a monogram with the initials of the names of the groom and bride.
The artist's signature appears in the lower, right-hand corner: D. M. Benabu.
The text of the ketubah follows the custom of the megorashim (Spanish exiles who reached Gibraltar), who suffered the persecution of the Spanish Inquisition (see article). The ketubah concludes: "And everything according to the custom, conditions and regulations which were observed and instituted in the holy communities which were exiled from Castile, may G-d avenge them, have mercy and console their surviving remnants now and forever…".
Beneath the text of the ketubah, the signatures of the groom and two witnesses: "Rachman Naim" (R. Refael Chaim Moshe son of Naim, rabbi of Gibraltar); "Yehoshua Gabbai of the Niftzot Yehuda community".
Parchment leaf. 75X65 cm. Good-fair condition. Many creases, affecting ornaments in several places.
This elegant ketubah follows the traditional style of ornamented ketubot prevalent in the 19th and early 20th century in Gibraltar, while at the same time expressing the emergence of modern art, and it serves as a unique example of the end of this tradition.
The ketubah is inscribed on a large parchment leaf, with color decorations (brown, gold, green, red, yellow and blue). The ketubah is topped with an elaborate, bejeweled, gilt crown, surrounded by the customary wishes: "BeSimna Tava…". A large basket filled with flowers forms a frame around the ketubah. The handle of the basket is entwined with intricate flowers and ribbons. The text of the ketubah is inscribed in neat Sephardic, semi-cursive script, the word "Chai" is emphasized and enlarged.
At the foot of the leaf, a monogram with the initials of the names of the groom and bride.
The artist's signature appears in the lower, right-hand corner: D. M. Benabu.
The text of the ketubah follows the custom of the megorashim (Spanish exiles who reached Gibraltar), who suffered the persecution of the Spanish Inquisition (see article). The ketubah concludes: "And everything according to the custom, conditions and regulations which were observed and instituted in the holy communities which were exiled from Castile, may G-d avenge them, have mercy and console their surviving remnants now and forever…".
Beneath the text of the ketubah, the signatures of the groom and two witnesses: "Rachman Naim" (R. Refael Chaim Moshe son of Naim, rabbi of Gibraltar); "Yehoshua Gabbai of the Niftzot Yehuda community".
Parchment leaf. 75X65 cm. Good-fair condition. Many creases, affecting ornaments in several places.
This elegant ketubah follows the traditional style of ornamented ketubot prevalent in the 19th and early 20th century in Gibraltar, while at the same time expressing the emergence of modern art, and it serves as a unique example of the end of this tradition.
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Ketubot and marriage documents
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![Samaritan marriage contract (ketubah). Nablus (Shechem), [1905]. Ink on paper. Samaritan script. This marriage contract follo](https://files.kedem-auctions.com/files/Sale67-public/16.jpg "Samaritan Marriage Contract - Nablus, 1905")
Auction 67 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters, Ceremonial Art
September 18, 2019
Opening: $500
Unsold
Samaritan marriage contract (ketubah). Nablus (Shechem), [1905].
Ink on paper. Samaritan script.
This marriage contract follows the typical text of ketubbot in the Samaritan community in Nablus. The text begins with: "In the name of Hashem, G-d of Israel, we will begin and end", and continues with a poem. The text is placed within a geometric border in red ink, topped by a dome-shaped decoration.
69.5X49.5 cm. Good condition. Folding marks and many creases. Stains. Several light tears. Marginal pen inscription (in Hebrew).
The Samaritan alphabet is based on the Paleo-Hebrew alphabet, which was the script used by Jews in early times, before Ketav Ashuri (square script) was adopted. The Samaritan marriage contract is customarily signed by the priest, the two witnesses, the groom and father of the bride. After the conclusion of the reading of the marriage contract, in a special ceremony during the wedding, the marriage contract is handed over to the father of the bride, and according to the Samaritan custom, is never opened following the wedding, except in the case of a divorce.
Ink on paper. Samaritan script.
This marriage contract follows the typical text of ketubbot in the Samaritan community in Nablus. The text begins with: "In the name of Hashem, G-d of Israel, we will begin and end", and continues with a poem. The text is placed within a geometric border in red ink, topped by a dome-shaped decoration.
69.5X49.5 cm. Good condition. Folding marks and many creases. Stains. Several light tears. Marginal pen inscription (in Hebrew).
The Samaritan alphabet is based on the Paleo-Hebrew alphabet, which was the script used by Jews in early times, before Ketav Ashuri (square script) was adopted. The Samaritan marriage contract is customarily signed by the priest, the two witnesses, the groom and father of the bride. After the conclusion of the reading of the marriage contract, in a special ceremony during the wedding, the marriage contract is handed over to the father of the bride, and according to the Samaritan custom, is never opened following the wedding, except in the case of a divorce.
Category
Ketubot and marriage documents
Catalogue Value
Auction 67 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters, Ceremonial Art
September 18, 2019
Opening: $1,500
Unsold
Six parchment ketubot from Italy:
1. Parchment ketubah, recording the wedding of the groom David Lopez Miranda, with the bride Donna Rachel daughter of Emmanuel Almeida. Livorno, 1735. The upper part contains the text of the ketubah, and the lower part the text of the tena'im. At the foot of the text of the ketubah, the signatures of the witnesses: "Gabriel del Rio" (leading Livorno Torah scholar, rabbi of the city, a supporter of the Ramchal in the polemic against him, gave his approbation to the book Shomer Emunim by R. Yosef Ergas, immigrated to Eretz Israel, where he passed away in 1738) and "Yitzchak Enriquez". With the signature of the groom (in Italian). These same witnesses signed at the bottom of the tena'im (in Hebrew and Italian), as well as the groom (in Italian).
2. Parchment ketubah, recording the wedding of the groom Avraham son of Mordechai Gallichi, with the bride Esther daughter of Yitzchak Malach. Livorno, 1822. The text of the ketubah is inscribed in the upper part of the leaf, and the text of the tena'im, below. Signatures (in Italian) of the groom and the two witnesses: "Samuel di Sabbato Sahadun" and "Benedetto Ascarelli".
3. Parchment ketubah, recording the wedding of the groom Shmuel son of Yaakov Refael Yishmael Lumbroso, with the bride Chana daughter of Daniel Camis de Fonseca. Livorno, 1836. The text of the ketubah is inscribed in the upper part of the leaf, and that of the tena'im below. The signatures of the groom, bride and two witnesses (in Italian): "Abram Benedetto Piperno" (R. Avraham Baruch Piperno, scribe of the Livorno community and one of its Torah scholars) and "David Ottolenghi".
4. Parchment ketubah, recording the wedding of the groom Moshe Chaim son of Mordechai Montecorboli, with the bride Chana daughter of Avraham Archivolti. Livorno, 1864. Written by the scribe Reuven son of Binyamin Funaro (who mentions his name in the text of the ketubah). Signed (in Italian), by the groom and bride, and the two witnesses: "D. Guttieres" and "Alberto Tedeschi", and by the scribe.
5. Parchment ketubah, recording the wedding of the groom Shmuel son of Moshe dello Strologo, with the bride Adele daughter of Yitzchak Baruch Eminente. Massa Ducale (Massa, Tuscany), 1849. The text of the ketubah is inscribed in the upper part of the leaf, followed by an official document in Italian, written in Livorno two days later. The ketubah and tena'im are written following the Livorno custom. With the (Italian) signatures of the groom, bride and two witnesses.
6. Parchment ketubah, recording the wedding of the groom Rachamim Carlo son of Yaakov Ashkenazi, with the bride Bracha Virginia daughter of Michael Treves. Torino, 1887. Unsigned. Upper part trimmed.
6 Ketubot, size varies (average height: 40 cm). Overall good condition. Stains and creases.
1. Parchment ketubah, recording the wedding of the groom David Lopez Miranda, with the bride Donna Rachel daughter of Emmanuel Almeida. Livorno, 1735. The upper part contains the text of the ketubah, and the lower part the text of the tena'im. At the foot of the text of the ketubah, the signatures of the witnesses: "Gabriel del Rio" (leading Livorno Torah scholar, rabbi of the city, a supporter of the Ramchal in the polemic against him, gave his approbation to the book Shomer Emunim by R. Yosef Ergas, immigrated to Eretz Israel, where he passed away in 1738) and "Yitzchak Enriquez". With the signature of the groom (in Italian). These same witnesses signed at the bottom of the tena'im (in Hebrew and Italian), as well as the groom (in Italian).
2. Parchment ketubah, recording the wedding of the groom Avraham son of Mordechai Gallichi, with the bride Esther daughter of Yitzchak Malach. Livorno, 1822. The text of the ketubah is inscribed in the upper part of the leaf, and the text of the tena'im, below. Signatures (in Italian) of the groom and the two witnesses: "Samuel di Sabbato Sahadun" and "Benedetto Ascarelli".
3. Parchment ketubah, recording the wedding of the groom Shmuel son of Yaakov Refael Yishmael Lumbroso, with the bride Chana daughter of Daniel Camis de Fonseca. Livorno, 1836. The text of the ketubah is inscribed in the upper part of the leaf, and that of the tena'im below. The signatures of the groom, bride and two witnesses (in Italian): "Abram Benedetto Piperno" (R. Avraham Baruch Piperno, scribe of the Livorno community and one of its Torah scholars) and "David Ottolenghi".
4. Parchment ketubah, recording the wedding of the groom Moshe Chaim son of Mordechai Montecorboli, with the bride Chana daughter of Avraham Archivolti. Livorno, 1864. Written by the scribe Reuven son of Binyamin Funaro (who mentions his name in the text of the ketubah). Signed (in Italian), by the groom and bride, and the two witnesses: "D. Guttieres" and "Alberto Tedeschi", and by the scribe.
5. Parchment ketubah, recording the wedding of the groom Shmuel son of Moshe dello Strologo, with the bride Adele daughter of Yitzchak Baruch Eminente. Massa Ducale (Massa, Tuscany), 1849. The text of the ketubah is inscribed in the upper part of the leaf, followed by an official document in Italian, written in Livorno two days later. The ketubah and tena'im are written following the Livorno custom. With the (Italian) signatures of the groom, bride and two witnesses.
6. Parchment ketubah, recording the wedding of the groom Rachamim Carlo son of Yaakov Ashkenazi, with the bride Bracha Virginia daughter of Michael Treves. Torino, 1887. Unsigned. Upper part trimmed.
6 Ketubot, size varies (average height: 40 cm). Overall good condition. Stains and creases.
Category
Ketubot and marriage documents
Catalogue Value
Auction 67 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters, Ceremonial Art
September 18, 2019
Opening: $400
Unsold
Three parchment ketubot from Italy:
1. Parchment ketubah, recording the marriage of the groom Yaakov Menachem son of Yisrael of della Volta, to the bride Mazal Tov daughter of Zerachya Chai. Mantua, 1767. Signed by the witnesses: "Shlomo Refael son of R. Zerachya Chai", "Yekutiel Chaim son of R. Hillel Katz". 37X36 cm.
2. Parchment ketubah, recording the marriage of the groom Avraham Yosef son of Eliezer Almansi, to the bride Dolce Perna daughter of David Yehuda Levi-Mortera. Viadana, 1768. 44X34.5 cm.
3. Parchment ketubah, recording the marriage of the groom Shimshon "known as Ercole" son of Yisrael Shimshon Calabrese of Mantua, to the bride Vittoria daughter of Yisrael Ravà. Reggio, 19th Tevet 1866. Signatures of the witnesses: "Yitzchak Shimshon son of Yeshaya Malach" (a posek in Reggio); "Yaakov son of R. Mordechai Levi". 14.5X34.5 cm.
Three ketubot. Condition varies, good-fair.
From the estate of Prof. Shlomo Simonsohn.
1. Parchment ketubah, recording the marriage of the groom Yaakov Menachem son of Yisrael of della Volta, to the bride Mazal Tov daughter of Zerachya Chai. Mantua, 1767. Signed by the witnesses: "Shlomo Refael son of R. Zerachya Chai", "Yekutiel Chaim son of R. Hillel Katz". 37X36 cm.
2. Parchment ketubah, recording the marriage of the groom Avraham Yosef son of Eliezer Almansi, to the bride Dolce Perna daughter of David Yehuda Levi-Mortera. Viadana, 1768. 44X34.5 cm.
3. Parchment ketubah, recording the marriage of the groom Shimshon "known as Ercole" son of Yisrael Shimshon Calabrese of Mantua, to the bride Vittoria daughter of Yisrael Ravà. Reggio, 19th Tevet 1866. Signatures of the witnesses: "Yitzchak Shimshon son of Yeshaya Malach" (a posek in Reggio); "Yaakov son of R. Mordechai Levi". 14.5X34.5 cm.
Three ketubot. Condition varies, good-fair.
From the estate of Prof. Shlomo Simonsohn.
Category
Ketubot and marriage documents
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