TWO SILVER-PLATED TORAH SHIELDS. American, 20th century.
AUCTION 37 |
Tuesday, June 26th,
2007 at 1:00
Fine Judaica: Printed Books, Manuscripts, Autograph Letters, Graphic & Ceremonial Art
Lot 300
TWO SILVER-PLATED TORAH SHIELDS.
American, 20th century.
Est: $500 - $700
PRICE REALIZED $650
A: The use of diapering in conjunction with fluted columns echoes Torah ornaments from Berlin. See R. Grafman, Crowning Glory: Silver Torah Ornaments of the Jewish Museum (1996) no. 64, p. 106-07.
B: The design of this shield recalls thta of objects from late 19th-century Vienna. See R. Grafman, Crowning Glory: no. 120, pages 130-31.