Featuring Eli the High Priest in his Temple-service garb, attended by the young, future prophet Samuel. All composed in colorful and gilt embellishment. The whole on shaped base labeled in yellow. (Vent hole on underside). Height: 11 inches.
AUCTION 64 |
Thursday, March 19th,
2015 at 1:00
Fine Judaica: Books, Manuscripts, Autograph Letters, Ceremonial Objects, Maps and Graphic Art
Lot 351
VICTORIAN STAFFORDSHIRE FIGURE OF SAMUEL AND ELI.
Featuring Eli the High Priest in his Temple-service garb, attended by the young, future prophet Samuel. All composed in colorful and gilt embellishment. The whole on shaped base labeled in yellow. (Vent hole on underside). Height: 11 inches.
c. 1860
Est: $400 - $600
See A. & N. Harding, Victorian Staffordshire Figures, 1835-1875, Vol. II, p. 42, fig. 1770.