Wooden base with inscribed metal appliques. Memorial dedication in Hebrew and in French: “Joseph Jacqueline Emile William Tubiana Décédés les 29 Nov 1949 l’age de 19 Ans.” 12 x 18 inches (30.5 x 45.7 cm).
Auction 93 |
Thursday, May 06th,
2021 at 1:00pm
K2 Judaica Sale: Rare Printed Books, Manuscripts, Autograph Letters, Graphic & Ceremonial Arts
Lot 225
NORTH AFRICAN SYNAGOGUE OIL LAMP MEMORIAL HOLDER.
Wooden base with inscribed metal appliques. Memorial dedication in Hebrew and in French: “Joseph Jacqueline Emile William Tubiana Décédés les 29 Nov 1949 l’age de 19 Ans.” 12 x 18 inches (30.5 x 45.7 cm).
Algeria(?), 1949
Est: $500 - $700
Etched into the wooden frame is an image of a monoplane bearing the letter “P” on the body and a Star-of-David on the tail. It is possible the young man died as a result of a plane crash.