Book of Esther
31.12 cms x 24.77 cms (12.25 ins x 12.25 ins)
Signed lower right, titled lower centre, editioned lower left, artist chop lower right, unframed
Lot offered for sale by Saskatchewan NAC, Regina at the auction event "Canadian, American and International Prints" held on Sat, Oct 9, 2021.
Lot 165
Lot 165
Estimate: CAD $80 - $120
Realised: CAD $100
Realised: CAD $100
Lot description - from the online catalogue*
Provenance:
From the collection of Dr. Alan Ross, Regina.
Notes:
Moshe Dadon, originally from Morocco, learned microcalligraphy as a boy when local rabbinical leaders, following an anti-Jewish riot, began searching for ways to create tiny Hebrew ritual items, such as a Torah scroll, which could be transported through the city without attracting the attention of people who sought to destroy them. At age eight, Moshe was taught the profession of "sofor-stam", that is, of someone who writes Jewish religious texts on parchment for ritual use.
From the collection of Dr. Alan Ross, Regina.
Notes:
Moshe Dadon, originally from Morocco, learned microcalligraphy as a boy when local rabbinical leaders, following an anti-Jewish riot, began searching for ways to create tiny Hebrew ritual items, such as a Torah scroll, which could be transported through the city without attracting the attention of people who sought to destroy them. At age eight, Moshe was taught the profession of "sofor-stam", that is, of someone who writes Jewish religious texts on parchment for ritual use.
Most realised prices include the Buyer's Premium of 18-25%, but not the HST/GST Tax.
(*) Text and/or Image might be subject matter of Copyright. Check with Saskatchewan NAC auction house for permission to use.
(*) Text and/or Image might be subject matter of Copyright. Check with Saskatchewan NAC auction house for permission to use.