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PETITE BEZALEL SILVER AND ENAMEL CHANUKAH LAMP.

Auction 63 · Lot 408

PETITE BEZALEL SILVER AND ENAMEL CHANUKAH LAMP.

Estimate
$4,000–$6,000
Hammer price
$6,500

Historical auction record. Hammer prices exclude buyer’s premium and taxes.

Description

Bench-form lamp featuring extensive and charming enamel coloring throughout. Roofed backplate boasts alternating blue, yellow and green stylized floral and geometric motifs along balustrade, supported by two tapered columns decorated with large diamond and floral patterning. The backplate’s central medallion depicting two lions couchant flanking ‘Zion’ in central Star-of-David, is complemented by two six-sided colorful starbursts on either side. Row of eight removable covered oil urns with wick apertures, fronted by Hebrew verse: “These Candle-Lights are Holy” surrounded by applied filigree border and additional colorful enamel bead-like treatment - including the repeating Star-of-David motif. The whole set upon four orb supports. Lacking servant lights. 5 x 7.5 inches.

summary

An uncommon and delightful Bezalel Chanukah lamp.
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