In the form of the Decalogue, with gold-painted Hebrew initial words of each of the Ten Commandments. Central decorative foliate band figuratively joins the two arched tablets. With hanging element on rear. 23 x 23 inches.
AUCTION 64 |
Thursday, March 19th,
2015 at 1:00
Fine Judaica: Books, Manuscripts, Autograph Letters, Ceremonial Objects, Maps and Graphic Art
Lot 322
AMERICAN PAINTED WOOD SYNAGOGUE ARK ORNAMENT.
In the form of the Decalogue, with gold-painted Hebrew initial words of each of the Ten Commandments. Central decorative foliate band figuratively joins the two arched tablets. With hanging element on rear. 23 x 23 inches.
20th-century
Est: $1,000 - $1,500
PRICE REALIZED $1,000
The consignor relates that the item originates from a synagogue in Pennsylvania.