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 83 |
Thursday, June 20th,
2019 at 1:00pm
Printed Books, Manuscripts, Autograph Letters, Holy Land Maps, Ceremonial Objects, Fine & Graphic Art
Lot 209
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).
Breslau, c. 1770
Est: $3,000 - $5,000
PRICE REALIZED $2,500
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.