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A German Parcel-Gilt Silver Hanukah Lamp, George Kahlert the Younger, Breslau, 1758-60
Estimate
30,000 - 50,000 USD
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Description
- marked on backplate
- Silver
- height 12 in.
- 30.4cm
the backplate chased with a menorah topped by a shell, and engraved with ha-Nerot Hallalu within cartouches topped by cherub heads, all flanked by figures of Judith with sword and head of Holofernes and wearing a Jewish hat and servant with pitcher and torch, plain scalloped base, scroll feet, one missing; has servant light
Condition
as noted re one foot but can be made by casting from another, interior of lamps partly missing wick supports, otherwise good condition
In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective qualified opinion.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.
In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective qualified opinion.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.
Catalogue Note
A Hanukah lamp with figures of Judith and her servant is in the Steiglitz Collection at the Israel Museum, Jerusalem, see Chaya Benjamin, The Stieglitz Collection: Masterpieces of Jewish Art, no. 135.