Auction 77
Dec 18, 2019
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Israel
Gordon 36, Tel Aviv
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LOT 49:
Bohemian Hanukkah Menorah
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Sold for: $1,200
Start price:
$
325
Auction house commission:
20%
VAT: On commission only
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18th century Bohemian (Prague) bronze Hanukkah menorah. At the center of the openwork backpate, a medallion framed by a wreath, surmounted by a Star of David enclosing a Swedish hat (a symbol of Prague Jewry). Two additional Stars of David on backplate, which is decorated with latticework, flowers and foliate wreaths. Right side panel with image of Moses, left, with Aaron the Hight Priest. Height: 19 cm, width: 25 cm. Without a shamash.
See similar item in the catalog: "The Stieglitz Collection Masterpieces of Jewish Art", The Israel Museum, Jerusalem, 1987, item no. 159, p. 214.
