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A Pair of Israeli Garnet-mounted Parcel-gilt Silver Torah Finials, Yehia Yemini, Jerusalem, 1940's
Estimate
20,000 - 30,000 USD
bidding is closed
Description
- marked on both staves with maker's mark, Jerusalem in Hebrew and 935
- height 12 1/4 in.
- 31cm
each in the form of stylized palm tree and hung with five medallions engraved with the names of the five books of Moses
Exhibited
"Continuity and Change, 92 Years of Judaica at Bezalel", travelling exhibition in Israel, Korea, Europe and United States, May 1998 - May 2006
Literature
Continuity and Change, 92 Years of Judaica at Bezalel, Municipality of Jerusalem, Department of Culture, 2002, No. 99
Condition
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
The patriarch of three generations of silversmiths, Yehia Yemini moved to Jerusalem from San'a in 1900 at the agoe of three. He began to work in the silver department at Bezalel when it opened in 1908 and stood out for his expertise in blending the traditions of Yemenite silver work with the designs of Ze'ev Raban. After the school's dismissals in 1914, Yemini joined three groups of Jerusalem craftsmen working in the style of Bezalel; "Keter", "Kav Lavan" and "Sharar". In time, Yemini gained local and international repute winning, among other awards, a silver medal at the Paris Exposition in 1931. He continued to work at home until the age of 85. Yehia Yemini passed away in Jerusalem in 1983.