Auction 17 · Lot 539
IMPRESSIVE BRASS HANUKKAH LAMP Bezalel School, Jerusalem, 1916
- Estimate
- $1,000–$1,500
- Hammer price
- $1,000
Historical auction record. Hammer prices exclude buyer’s premium and taxes.
Description
Raised rounded base with cut out and stamped skirt holds eight footed oil cups. Back wall is rectangular with rounded top; chased with twisted pillars at sides, bottom row consisting of rondels with depictions of Temple Menorah and flowering urn; above, central large rondel with depiction of cherubs flanking Temple Menorah; upper border chased with two peacocks flanking flowering urn. Domed fluted elements at upper sides and center hold removeable servant light and finials on copper arms. Hebrew inscriptions from the candle-lighting service beneath central section. The original owner inscribed his name and the date behind the oil cups. Marked "Palestine" at side. H: 355mm. Some wear; copper elements are replacements
summary
A very similar lamp sold at Sotheby's Tel Aviv, October 25th, 2000, Lot 158.
For other examples of work by the Bezalel School in this sale, see Lots 617-22