Glazed, arched backplate with vase and flowers painted over relief, servant light attached above. Row of oil fonts at base. Evidence of repairs. 8.5 x 6 inches.
AUCTION 68 |
Thursday, April 07th,
2016 at 1:00
Fine Judaica: Books, Manuscripts, Autograph Letters, Ceremonial Objects and Graphic Art
Lot 7
UKRAINIAN CERAMIC CHANUKAH LAMP.
Glazed, arched backplate with vase and flowers painted over relief, servant light attached above. Row of oil fonts at base. Evidence of repairs. 8.5 x 6 inches.
19th century
Est: $3,000 - $5,000
PRICE REALIZED $2,500
<<Of a most uncommon folk origin.>>
For other examples of Ukrainian ceramic Chanukah lamps see I. Shachar, Jewish Tradition in Art: The Feuchtwanger Collection of Judaica (1971) nos. 371-2.