FINE SILVER CHANUKAH LAMP.
AUCTION 48 |
Thursday, May 27th,
2010 at 1:00
Fine Judaica: Hebrew Printed Books, Manuscripts, Graphic & Ceremonial Art Featuring an Exceptional Collection of American Judaica
Lot 348
FINE SILVER CHANUKAH LAMP.
Vienna, 1845.
Est: $4,000 - $6,000
PRICE REALIZED $9,000
19th-century Austrian Chanukah Lamps often feature a prominent double-headed eagle as a symbol of Royalty. The appearance of a single eagle, while less common, is also known. See S. Braunstein, Luminous Art: Hanukkah Menorahs of the Jewish Museum (2004) no. 36, p. 95. The use of spoon-form oil troughs is also typically Austrian (ibid, p. 91). See also R. D. Barnett, Jewish Museum (London) Catalogue (1974) no. 271, pl. LXXXVIII for a similar form lamp.