Painted wooden figure of a moveable praying Jew balanced on a central shaft, mounted on rectangular wooden base with city name: “Kodeń.” 12.75 inches (including stand). Some paint loss.

Estimate: $1,200–$1,800
Hammer price: $1,000

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POLISH WOODEN “ROCKING” JEW.

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Early-20th century

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Koden is located in Eastern Poland which in 1864 had a population of 792 Jews (33% of the population). Provenance: Sotheby’s Tel Aviv, Judaica, October 25th, 2000, lot 106. For a similar figure see: Sotheby’s, The Michael & Judy Steinhardt Judaica Collection, April 29th, 2013, Lot 246.

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Painted wooden figure of a moveable praying Jew balanced on a central shaft, mounted on rectangular wooden base with city name: “Kodeń.” 12.75 inches (including stand). Some paint loss.

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