The central panel of this machine pile weave chenille rug depicts a confident Theodor Herzl arms folded
AUCTION 37 |
Tuesday, June 26th,
2007 at 1:00
Fine Judaica: Printed Books, Manuscripts, Autograph Letters, Graphic & Ceremonial Art
Lot 305
RUG DEPICTING THEODOR HERZL
Bezalel School, Jerusalem, early 20th century
The central panel of this machine pile weave chenille rug depicts a confident Theodor Herzl arms folded
Est: $400 - $600
PRICE REALIZED $450
“The Bezalel School spawned an independent commercial workshop called Marbadiah...producing some marvellous rugs...” A. Felton, Jewish Carpets: A History and Guide (1997) p.28. See also Tel Aviv Museum Catalogue, Herzl in Profile: Herzl’s Image in the Applied Arts (1978) pp. 27 and 52