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A rare pair of silver and hardstone large Torah finials with inlaid wood stands, Bezalel, Jerusalem, circa 1925
Estimate
50,000 - 70,000 USD
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Description
- staves with engraved signature in Hebrew "Bezalel Jerusalem"
- Silver, ivory, wood
- height on stands 17 3/4 in.
- 45.2cm
spherical bodies with filigree rosettes centered by hardstone cabochons, cupola tops with hardstone finials, hung with drops on chains, spiraled columns above staves with beaded bands, the turned wood stands with circular bases inlaid with roundels of the twelve tribes
Condition
silver lacquered, seven pendant drops missing, wood bases of different color, otherwise good, rare survival
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
A single finial of this model is in the Jewish Museum, New York, no. 1989-133, see Rafi Grafman, Crowning Glory, no. 375.