Wool and cotton woven rug depicting a composite of Jerusalem’s Old City skyline with three stylized Menorahs. 22 x 64 1/2 inches (without fringes). Some wear
AUCTION 40 |
Thursday, June 26th,
2008 at 1:00
Fine Judaica: Printed Books, Manuscripts, Autograph Letters, Graphic & Ceremonial Art
Lot 328
BEZALEL RUG.
Wool and cotton woven rug depicting a composite of Jerusalem’s Old City skyline with three stylized Menorahs.
22 x 64 1/2 inches (without fringes). Some wear
Est: $5,000 - $7,000
PRICE REALIZED $5,000
“The Bezalel school spawned an independent commercial workshop called Marbadiah...producing some marvelous rugs.” See A. Felton, Jewish Carpets: A History and Guide (1997) p. 28 and p. 96 (illus)