The Codex Sassoon: Jewel of the Judaica Library, with Sharon Liberman Mintz

On today’s episode, the Codex Sassoon, which set a historic record in 2023 as the most valuable manuscript ever sold at auction. Once part of collector David Solomon Sassoon’s legendary Judaica library, it is the earliest most complete Hebrew Bible known to exist. Sharon Liberman Mintz is the Senior International Specialist for Judaica at Sotheby’s, where she has guided the sales of rare Hebrew manuscripts and printed books for more than three decades. Further details about the episode subject. The Specialist is brought to you by Sotheby's Financial Services. SFS offers asset-based loans to unlock the value of your fine art, automobiles and other luxury collectibles.  To step further into the World of Sotheby’s, visit any one of our galleries, which are open to the public. Explore more at sothebys.com.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices