The Halpern Judaica Collection: Tradition and Treasure | Part II

The Halpern Judaica Collection: Tradition and Treasure | Part II

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A Pair of Portuguese Silver-Gilt Lion-Form Sabbath Candlesticks, Alcino Silversmiths, Oporto, 1963-85

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December 20, 04:13 PM GMT

Estimate

4,000 - 6,000 USD

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Description

A Pair of Portuguese Silver-Gilt Lion-Form Sabbath Candlesticks, Alcino Silversmiths, Oporto, 1963-85


based on an 18th century model, the domed bases chased with the Sacrifice of Isaac, Daniel in the lion's den, stems formed as lions rampant holding flower-form sconces


Height 10 in. (25.3 cm)

Jay Weinstein, A Collector’s Guide to Judaica, London: Thames & Hudson, 1985, p. 45, fig. 26 and 27.

At the bases of both, scenes of the Binding of Isaac, Jacob and the Ladder, the Spies Returning with a Giant Cluster of Grapes, Elijah’s Ascent to Heaven in a Chariot, Samson and the Lion, and Daniel and the Lion.

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