Designed by Ludwig (Yehudah) Wolpert. Slide-off, concave cover bears openwork Hebrew adage: “Blessed are you that come - blessed are you that go” (Deut. 28:6). With central scroll chamber. Marked: “Wolpert”. 5 x 3.5 inches.
AUCTION 61 |
Wednesday, March 12th,
2014 at 1:00
Fine Judaica: Printed Books, Manuscripts, Autograph Letters, Graphic Art and Ceremonial Objects
Lot 430
LUDWIG WOLPERT SILVER-PLATED MEZUZAH.
Designed by Ludwig (Yehudah) Wolpert. Slide-off, concave cover bears openwork Hebrew adage: “Blessed are you that come - blessed are you that go” (Deut. 28:6). With central scroll chamber. Marked: “Wolpert”. 5 x 3.5 inches.
Est: $1,500 - $2,000
PRICE REALIZED $1,500
Ludwig Wolpert (1900-81) was a Bauhaus-trained craftsman and designer, who later founded and directed the Toby Pascher Workshop at The Jewish Museum, New York.