Auction 64 · Lot 330
LAVISH AUSTRO-HUNGARIAN SILVER PIDYON HABEN PLATE.
- Estimate
- $10,000–$15,000
- Hammer price
- $10,000
Historical auction record. Hammer prices exclude buyer’s premium and taxes.
Publication
Lvov, 1847
Description
Oval tray with raised rim surrounds central, repousse image of the Biblical narrative of the Sacrifice of Isaac, featuring Abraham at center with knife posed over Isaac recumbent on altar, with Eliezer alongside and winged angel above. Rim bears images of the twelve signs of the Zodiac. Marked. 8.25 x 12.25 inches.
summary
A fine example of a Redemption of the Firstborn tray.
For a similar, though somewhat less refined example of this tray, see Sotheby’s, The Michael & Judy Steinhardt Judaica Collection, April 29th, 2013, Lot 6.