Hand-knotted carpet in red, black, white, in typical floral pattern; at bottom center, depiction of Menorah and Hebrew name of workshop: “Marbadiah, Jerusalem.” H: 2820mm x W: 1785mm.
AUCTION 8 |
Tuesday, November 16th,
1999 at 1:00
Fine Judaica: Books, Manuscripts and Works of Art
Lot 140
WOOL RUG.
Marbadiah, Jerusalem, mid-20th century.
Hand-knotted carpet in red, black, white, in typical floral pattern; at bottom center, depiction of Menorah and Hebrew name of workshop: “Marbadiah, Jerusalem.” H: 2820mm x W: 1785mm.
Est: $4,000 - $6,000
PRICE REALIZED $2,750
“The Bezalel school spawned an independent commercial workshop called Marbadiah...producing some marvellous rugs...” Felton, p. 28.