Lot 9
  • 9

A Pair of Israeli Garnet and Pearl-mounted Silver Torah Finials, Boaz Yemini, Jerusalem, 1991

Estimate
10,000 - 15,000 USD
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Description

  • marked on both staves with maker's mark, Boaz Yemini in Hebrew and English, sterling 925 and Jerusalem in Hebrew
  • height 11 3/4 in.
  • 30cm
the stylized pomegranates mounted with garnets and pearls, set on staves in the form of leafy stems

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. 98

Condition

one with scratch, some wear around widest part of pomegranate, otherwise good
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Catalogue Note

The youngest of three generations of silversmiths, Boaz Yemini was born in Jerusalem in 1956. In keeping with family tradition, Boaz joined Bezalel's metalwork department where he was influenced by innovative and cutting edge Western design. Boaz's works depart from his Yeminite affiliations, and show an inclination towards surrealistic, organic and fluid forms.