Two cherubim flank an elaborate candelbrum. The Hebrew writing reads “For out of Zion shall go forth the Law and the Word of the Lord from Jerusalem” (mis-spelled) (Isaiah 2:3).

AUCTION 55 | Thursday, June 21st, 2012 at 1:00
Fine Judaica: Printed Books, Manuscripts Autograph Letters, Graphic & Ceremonial Art

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Lot 372
(SYNAGOGUE ART).

Two cherubim flank an elaborate candelbrum. The Hebrew writing reads “For out of Zion shall go forth the Law and the Word of the Lord from Jerusalem” (mis-spelled) (Isaiah 2:3).

Oil on canvas. Unsigned. Framed 27 x 19 inches.

circa 1900.:

Est: $2,000 - $2,500
From the Estate of Daniel M. Friedenberg, who notes on the reverse, that the painting likely stems from Bremen, Germany. Provenance: Sotheby’s Tel Aviv Judaica, 30 October 2002, Lot 247.