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Auction 8 · Lot 10
INLAID BRASS HANUKKAH LAMP North Africa or Palestine, early 20th century.
- Estimate
- $1,000–$1,500
- Hammer price
- $850
Historical auction record. Hammer prices exclude buyer’s premium and taxes.
Description
Openwork backplate consisting of overall tendrils; at bottom center, lotus leaf supports central solid section with Decalogue with Hebrew engraved letters, flanked by lions. At top, crown. At sides, twisted columns support paisley finials. Side walls of similar style. Certain elements, including the lions’ manes, outlines of Decalogue and crown, are gilt. Oil trough with eight sections, with spouts at front. Servant light slides into channel at center. H: 355mm. Previous repairs.