Repoussé rococo S-scroll and shell patterns adorn spirally fluted baluster shaft, candle sockets and large domed circular base. Engraved on base with Hebrew inscription: “Rawicz, 1797.” Marked: Martin Kiesling. 8 x 5.75 inches (20.3 x 14.6 cm).
AUCTION 75 |
Thursday, March 08th,
2018 at 1:00 PM
Auction of Fine Judaica: Printed Books, Manuscripts, Autograph Letters, Antiquities, Ceremonial Objects & Graphic Art
Lot 332
PAIR OF GERMAN SILVER SABBATH CANDLESTICKS.
Repoussé rococo S-scroll and shell patterns adorn spirally fluted baluster shaft, candle sockets and large domed circular base. Engraved on base with Hebrew inscription: “Rawicz, 1797.” Marked: Martin Kiesling. 8 x 5.75 inches (20.3 x 14.6 cm).
Est: $5,000 - $7,000
PRICE REALIZED $4,000
Provenance: Sotheby’s, Judaica, New York, 25th November 1985, lot 213.
Another example of Sabbath candlesticks by Kiesling c. 1770, appeared at Christie’s Amsterdam, The Schliemann Collection of European Silver, 4th April, 2007, lot 721.