Auction 75 · Lot 314
LARGE BEZALEL BRASS CHANUKAH LAMP
A curved body with eight removable extending arms set with candle holders; grand central plaque flanked by lions of Judah, traditional Hebrew verses all surrounded by graduated egg-and-dart pattern and bezel set…
- Estimate
- $10,000–$15,000
- Hammer price
- $10,000
Historical auction record. Hammer prices exclude buyer’s premium and taxes.
Publication
c. 1915
Description
A curved body with eight removable extending arms set with candle holders; grand central plaque flanked by lions of Judah, traditional Hebrew verses all surrounded by graduated egg-and-dart pattern and bezel set turquoise stones. Marked. Hook for hanging on reverse. 13.75 x 11.75 inches (34.9 x 29.9 cm). One arm lacking.
summary
A very fine and rare example of Bezalel at its most creative.