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Medieval Spanish Hebrew bible sold to New York museum

By John Smith • Published: 23 Dec 2017 • 8:16

Sotheby’s New York

A page from the Tanakh

PRODUCED in the 14th Century, one of just a handful of known examples of a Hebrew Tanakh created in Castile has been sold for a sum thought to be close to €4 million.

Originally to be auctioned by Sotheby’s with an estimated price of €2.9 million to €4.2 million it was eventually sold to the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York for an undisclosed sum.

The Tanakh is known as the Jewish Bible and contains the writings in the Old Testament which was eventually adopted by Christianity.

This particular illustrated bible – which is in exquisite condition – is the earliest known complete illuminated Hebrew Bible from Spain ever to be auctioned and was one of six recorded as existing in private hands.

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John Smith

Married to Ophelia in Gibraltar in 1978, John has spent much of his life travelling on security print and minting business and visited every continent except Antarctica. Having retired several years ago, the couple moved to their house in Estepona and John became a regular news writer for the EWN Media Group taking particular interest in Finance, Gibraltar and Costa del Sol Social Scene. Currently he is acting as Editorial Consultant for the paper helping to shape its future development. Share your story with us by emailing newsdesk@euroweeklynews.com, by calling +34 951 38 61 61 or by messaging our Facebook page www.facebook.com/EuroWeeklyNews

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