Lot 13
  • 13

Monumental Bezalel painted olivewood Hanukah lamp, Jerusalem, circa 1920

Estimate
15,000 - 25,000 USD
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Description

  • olivewood
  • height 63 3/4 in.
  • 162 cm.
carved baluster form painted with foliate motifs and scenes of the Holy Land, surrounded by palm trees, colorful flowers, tendrils, pomegranates, and grapes, the branches colorfully painted en suite, stamped on underside with Bezalel stamp and "Made in Palestine".

Condition

Center of stem with crack. Overall good condition.
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