{"product_id":"antiek-joods-schilderij-rabbijn-zeitoun-judaica-tora","title":"Antique Portrait of Rabbi Yehuda Zeitoun – Tunisian Judaica (Monastir) – ca. 1905","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"gallery-description\"\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA rare Sephardic masterpiece: Antique portrait of a Rabbi (ca. 1905)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis characterful antique oil painting on linen canvas offers a fascinating glimpse into the Jewish history of North Africa. The work depicts a dignified Rebbe, deeply absorbed in the study of a Torah scroll. The atmospheric lighting and the refined brushwork in the beard and facial features make this a masterpiece for the serious collector of \u003cstrong\u003eJudaica and antique portraiture\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHistorical Identification \u0026 Provenance\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAlthough unsigned, extensive iconographic research and the specific attire (the typical Tunisian turban binding) point to a very likely identification as \u003cstrong\u003eRabbi Yehuda Zeitoun from Monastir, Tunisia\u003c\/strong\u003e. Paintings depicting the Jewish elite of the Maghreb region from this period are extremely rare on the international market.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eMaterial Technical Examination\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe authenticity of this work is supported by the physical characteristics of the object:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCanvas \u0026amp; Stretcher Frame:\u003c\/strong\u003e The painting is on the original linen canvas, mounted on an authentic wooden stretcher frame with historical traces of oxidation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMicroscopic Details:\u003c\/strong\u003e Examination via digital microscopy (Dino-Lite) confirms a natural aging process of the pigments, with fine-meshed craquelé consistent with a production around 1905.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFrame:\u003c\/strong\u003e The work is framed in a beautiful, original gilded wooden frame that enhances the historical character of the portrait.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSubject:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rabbi Yehuda Zeitoun (Attributed)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRegion:\u003c\/strong\u003e Monastir, Tunisia (North Africa)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDating:\u003c\/strong\u003e Circa 1905\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Oil paint on linen\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 41 cm (H) x 33 cm (W) including frame\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Lightweight, suitable for wall mounting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Excellent antique condition with a beautiful patina and minimal, age-related wear on the frame.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003chr style=\"border: 0; border-top: 1px solid #eee; margin: 20px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 13px; color: #666; font-style: italic;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eArchive \u0026 Validation:\u003c\/strong\u003e This object is extensively documented in our Research Unit. A detailed technical report with microscopic images (Archive ID: JUD-TUN-1905-01) is available at 1stbuddha.com.\n\n\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"1stbuddha","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57023459459403,"sku":"519","price":890.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1012\/6170\/5547\/files\/antique-judaica-portrait-rabbi-yehuda-zeitoun-monastir-tunisia-1905.jpg?v=1776099450","url":"https:\/\/1stbuddha.com\/products\/antique-jewish-painting-rabbi-zeitoun-judaica-trah","provider":"1stbuddha","version":"1.0","type":"link"}