A: Carved with appropriate Biblical quotations, ornamented wth incised geometric and organic patterns and openwork border. L: 430mm. Some losses. B: Incised with appropriate Biblical verse, and decorated overall with grapevine motif. L: 275mm.
AUCTION 8 |
Tuesday, November 16th,
1999 at 1:00
Fine Judaica: Books, Manuscripts and Works of Art
Lot 1
TWO SHOFROTH
A: Eastern Europe, late 19th - early 20th century; B: Probably Palestine, early 20th century
A: Carved with appropriate Biblical quotations, ornamented wth incised geometric and organic patterns and openwork border. L: 430mm. Some losses.
B: Incised with appropriate Biblical verse, and decorated overall with grapevine motif. L: 275mm.
Est: $500 - $700
PRICE REALIZED $2,500
A: The consignor relates that this was used in the family home in Eastern Europe prior to World War II.
B: The grapevine motif resembles the work of Bezalel artists; see Lot 135.