Footed goblet with smooth surface, gilt interior, ornamented with finely detailed, colorful enamelled reproduction of Seder scene by Arthur Szyk. Marked on base. H: 165mm.
AUCTION 8 |
Tuesday, November 16th,
1999 at 1:00
Fine Judaica: Books, Manuscripts and Works of Art
Lot 76
STERLING SILVER AND ENAMEL KIDDUSH CUP
U.S.A., 20th century
Footed goblet with smooth surface, gilt interior, ornamented with finely detailed, colorful enamelled reproduction of Seder scene by Arthur Szyk. Marked on base. H: 165mm.
Est: $1,500 - $2,000
PRICE REALIZED $1,100
Arthur Szyk (1894 - 1951), a Polish-born American artist, was known for his fine miniature paintings, done in a style reminiscent of medieval manuscripts.