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A German silver assembled Hanukah lamp, Berlin, 1788-1802
Estimate
20,000 - 25,000 USD
bidding is closed
Description
- height: 18 1/2in. (47.5cm.)
the columnar stem applied with floral bosses and set on an octagonal base, with detachable upper section composed of an obelisk stem fitted with eight threaded branches terminating in sconce form oil containers, with matching servant light, the base Heinrich Wilhelm Ludwig Wilm, Berlin, 1788-1802, connector for branches maker's mark AG, Berlin, same date
Provenance
Charles E. Feinberg
Parke Bernet, New York, The Charles E. Feinberg Collection of Valuable Judaica, November 29 and 30, 1967, lot 205
Exhibited
Detroit Institute of Arts and Toledo Museum of Art, Exhibition of Jewish Ceremonial Art, 1951
Condition
the oil pans with six base metal nuts, otherwise good
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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.