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Auction 11 · Lot 325
SILVER PICTURE FRAME Bezalel School, Jerusalem, mid 20th century
- Estimate
- $2,000–$2,500
- Hammer price
- $3,250
Historical auction record. Hammer prices exclude buyer’s premium and taxes.
Description
Rectangular frame, slightly broader at base, with two horizontal convex feet; tripartite domed top. Embossed depiction of Queen of Sheba on terrace, flanked by flowering plants in amphorae, overlooking landscape of Jerusalem. At left, large palm trees; at top right, peacock bearing scroll. Labelled in Hebrew, at bottom center; at sides, marked “Bezalel Jerusalem.” At rear, holder for photograph, marked “825.” Hinged stand at back, similarly marked. H: 240mm.
summary
An uncommon, appealing product typical of the lyricism of Bezalel. The Bezalel School’s philosophy was to enrich every aspect of daily life with objects that echoed their admiration for nature and their profound interest in Biblical study