Openwork rococo latticework backplate with central medallion Star-of-David at top. Right side panel with representation of Moses; left side with representation of Aaron. Both panels act as supports and spanned by row of eight oil fonts. 7 x 10 inches.
AUCTION 59 |
Thursday, June 20th,
2013 at 1:00
Fine Judaica: Ceremonial Objects and Works of Art
Lot 57
PRAGUE BRASS CHANUKAH LAMP.
Openwork rococo latticework backplate with central medallion Star-of-David at top. Right side panel with representation of Moses; left side with representation of Aaron. Both panels act as supports and spanned by row of eight oil fonts. 7 x 10 inches.
Late 19th-century
Est: $2,500 - $3,000
For a similar example, see Berlin Juedisches Museum, Judaica Katalog, (1989) no. 182. And another (earlier) example, see Israel Museum Catalogue, The Stieglitz Collection (1987) no. 159.