Arched backplate pierced with arcade below stylized flowers, fronted by row of eight oil receptacles. Two birds in profile flank a trefoil finial. With servant light. 5.25 x 4.5 inches.
AUCTION 62 |
Thursday, June 26th,
2014 at 1:00
Fine Judaica: Books, Manuscripts, Autograph Letters, Graphic and Ceremonial Art
Lot 334
PETITE NORTH AFRICAN BRASS CHANUKAH LAMP.
Arched backplate pierced with arcade below stylized flowers, fronted by row of eight oil receptacles. Two birds in profile flank a trefoil finial. With servant light. 5.25 x 4.5 inches.
19th century
Est: $1,000 - $1,500
For another example, see Israel Museum Catalogue, The Stieglitz Collection (1987) no. 177.