Charming rectangular, hinged case featuring painted image of an older, bearded rabbi applying tzitzith to a prayer-shawl. Signed lower right corner: ‘Ugosi Wien III.’ Marked. 4 x 3.25 inches.
AUCTION 62 |
Thursday, June 26th,
2014 at 1:00
Fine Judaica: Books, Manuscripts, Autograph Letters, Graphic and Ceremonial Art
Lot 348
AUSTRIAN PAINTED ENAMEL SILVER CIGARETTE CASE.
Charming rectangular, hinged case featuring painted image of an older, bearded rabbi applying tzitzith to a prayer-shawl. Signed lower right corner: ‘Ugosi Wien III.’ Marked. 4 x 3.25 inches.
Circa 1930
Est: $700 - $1,000
The upper cover is after a painting executed by Stanislaw Bender (1882-1975).