Scalloped sheet-brass backplate pierced with rampant animal figures flanking shield embossed and tooled with floral and grape motifs, punch-beaded border. Traces of gilding. Cast row of oil fonts attached over drip-pan. 10 x 9.75 inches.
AUCTION 68 |
Thursday, April 07th,
2016 at 1:00
Fine Judaica: Books, Manuscripts, Autograph Letters, Ceremonial Objects and Graphic Art
Lot 5
DUTCH BRASS CHANUKAH LAMP.
Scalloped sheet-brass backplate pierced with rampant animal figures flanking shield embossed and tooled with floral and grape motifs, punch-beaded border. Traces of gilding. Cast row of oil fonts attached over drip-pan. 10 x 9.75 inches.
18th century
Est: $3,000 - $5,000
PRICE REALIZED $2,500
For a similar example see R.D. Barnett, Jewish Museum (London) Catalogue (1974) no. 258.
<<Provenance:>>
Central Synagogue, New York.
Sotheby’s New York, Judaica, December 13th, 2006, lot 44.