Auction 68 · Lot 6
GREEK BRASS CHANUKAH LAMP.
- Estimate
- $2,000–$3,000
- Hammer price
- $1,500
Historical auction record. Hammer prices exclude buyer’s premium and taxes.
Publication
Salonika, 19th century
Description
Openwork backplate with scrolled branches; three stylized flowers support central triangular cartouche bearing Hebrew inscription “For the commandment is a lamp; the teaching is a light” (Proverbs 6:23). Above, a vase-form with palmette suspension ring and further Hebrew inscription: “Eliahu, son of Khaliman Pero.” Fronted by row of eight oil fonts attached over drip-pan. Removable servant light on left and tubular candle holder on right. 10 x 12 inches.
summary
For a similar example, see S. Braunstein, Luminous Art: Hanukkah Menorahs of the Jewish Museum, New York (2004) no. 68, and Israel Museum Catalogue, The Stieglitz Collection (1987) no. 160.
Provenance: The Herman Davidowitz Collection.