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A Hebrew Bible over 1,000 years old could be yours for a cool $30 million, Sotheby's says.

  • Published In: Fortune.com, 2023. P. N.PAG 1 of 3

  • Database: Business Source Ultimate 2 of 3

  • Authored By: Zion, Ilan Ben 3 of 3

Abstract

The article discusses the upcoming auction of the Codex Sassoon, a nearly complete 1,100-year-old Hebrew Bible, which is expected to sell for between $30 million and $50 million at Sotheby's in New York. This manuscript, containing approximately 92% of the Hebrew Bible, is one of only three ancient Hebrew Bibles from its period, alongside the Aleppo Codex and the Leningrad Codex. The Codex Sassoon has a rich history, having been preserved by Syrian Jewish communities and later owned by notable collectors, including David Solomon Sassoon. The anticipated sale highlights the increasing value of Judaica manuscripts, with the Codex Sassoon potentially setting records for the highest price ever paid for a historical document at auction. [Extracted from the article]

Additional Information

  • Source:Fortune.com. 2023/03, pN.PAG
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:Religion and Philosophy
  • Publication Date:2023
  • Accession Number:162637859
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