On two tiered hexagonal base, one flattened faceted ball supports round shaft with six “button and flower” arms, shaft and arms terminating in round candleholders with hemispherical drip cups. Base ornamented with appplique Stars of David. H: 415mm.
AUCTION 8 |
Tuesday, November 16th,
1999 at 1:00
Fine Judaica: Books, Manuscripts and Works of Art
Lot 54
BRASS SYNAGOGUE CANDELABRUM
U.S.A., 20th century.
On two tiered hexagonal base, one flattened faceted ball supports round shaft with six “button and flower” arms, shaft and arms terminating in round candleholders with hemispherical drip cups. Base ornamented with appplique Stars of David. H: 415mm.
Est: $1,000 - $1,500
PRICE REALIZED $800
The form of this lamp, in particular its arms, relates to descriptions of the Temple Menorah.