A rabbi, bust-length, with a Torah in his right hand — Attributed to Jacob Toorenvliet (Leiden 1640-1719 Oegstgeest)

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Estimate: £1,000–£1,500 hammer ≈ $1,981–$2,972
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Sale: Christie's — Old Master & British Pictures, London (South Kensington) · 11 July 2008
Dimensions: 4½ x 3 5/8 in. (11.4 x 9.2 cm.)
Record ID: TB-2026-5438201
Record: first seen 28 Jul 2026 · updated 28 Jul 2026 · source ↗
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Jacob Toornvliet, A rabbi, bust-length, with a Torah in his right hand. Christie's, 11 Jul 2008, lot 29. result recorded. TheBasis.Art, TB-2026-5438201.

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Jacob Toornvliet, A rabbi, bust-length, with a Torah in his right hand. Christie's, 11 Jul 2008, lot 29. result recorded. TheBasis.Art, TB-2026-5438201.

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