Auction 40 · Lot 328
Wool and cotton woven rug depicting a composite of Jerusalem’s Old City skyline with three stylized Menorahs. 22 x 64 1/2 inches (without fringes). Some wear
- Estimate
- $5,000–$7,000
- Hammer price
- $5,000
Historical auction record. Hammer prices exclude buyer’s premium and taxes.
author
BEZALEL RUG.
summary
“The Bezalel school spawned an independent commercial workshop called Marbadiah...producing some marvelous rugs.” See A. Felton, Jewish Carpets: A History and Guide (1997) p. 28 and p. 96 (illus)