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Auction 11 · Lot 326
WOOL RUG Bezalel School, Jerusalem, early 20th century
- Estimate
- $1,500–$2,000
- Hammer price
- Not recorded
Historical auction record. Hammer prices exclude buyer’s premium and taxes.
Description
Hand-knotted carpet in red, blue, greens, white; Menorahs, geometric motifs, including stars, as well as Tree of Life symbols are depicted; at bottom center, Hebrew name of workshop: “Marbadiah, Jerusalem.” L: 2610mm x W: 1845mm. Worn at left edge and bottom
summary
“The Bezalel school spawned an independent commercial workshop called Marbadiah...producing some marvellous rugs...” A. Felton, Jewish Carpets: A History and Guide (1997) p.28