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A German silver hanukah lamp, Rotger (Rudiger) Herfurth, Frankfurt-am-Main, circa 1760
Estimate
20,000 - 30,000 USD
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Description
- height 6 3/4 in. (17.2cm)
the rococo cartouche-form back plate crowned and chased with a menorah flanked by lions rampant, the hinged cover of the lamp compartment engraved with lattice, the side mounted with a lion rampant holding a servant light, all on four lion rampant and domed feet, fully marked
Provenance
Jacob Michael
Mrs. Rebecca Davidowitz
Parke-Bernet, New York, March 31, 1954, lot 321
Mrs. Rebecca Davidowitz
Parke-Bernet, New York, March 31, 1954, lot 321
Exhibited
Detroit, 1992: Feast of Lights, Janice Charach-Epstein Museum, West Bloomfield, December.
Literature
Dr. Vivian Mann, "The Golden Age of Ceremonial Art in Frankfurt," Leo Baeck Institute Year Book, New York, 1986.
Condition
left lion supporter on backplate has lost his tail, otherwise good
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.