Painted with geometric patterns with seven cup-form oil fonts. Large handle on back. Height: 26 inches. Neat repair.
AUCTION 47 |
Thursday, December 10th,
2009 at 1:00
Fine Judaica: Hebrew Printed Books, Manuscripts, Graphic & Ceremonial Art
Lot 310
LIBYAN / ALGERIAN TERRACOTTA PAINTED LAMP.
Painted with geometric patterns with seven cup-form oil fonts. Large handle on back. Height: 26 inches. Neat repair.
Early 20th-century
Est: $4,000 - $6,000
See Israel Museum Catalogue, The Stieglitz Collection (1987) no. 179; and see M. Narkiss, The Hanukkah Lamp (1939) no. 171.