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"These Are My Feasts": A set of seven Israeli silver Kiddush cups, Menahem Berman, Jerusalem, 1997-99
Estimate
40,000 - 60,000 USD
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Description
- signed and dated on bases, all engraved 925 and edition 22/53
- Silver
- height of largest 8 3/4 in.
- 22.2cm
the cups have been designed with motifs representing the festivals:
Shabbat - with text for the day of rest
Sukkot - with the four plants including etrog and luvav
Shavuot - with ears of grain
Rosh Hashana - with shofar
Simchat Torah - with scroll
Pesach - with the waves standing upright
Elijah's Cup - with a whirlwind to heaven and gold accents
Together with six presentation cases and pamplet These Are My Feasts: A Set of Goblets Designed by Menahem Berman to Sanctify the Shabbat and the Feasts of The Lord in Their Seasons, Jersualem, 1995.
Shabbat - with text for the day of rest
Sukkot - with the four plants including etrog and luvav
Shavuot - with ears of grain
Rosh Hashana - with shofar
Simchat Torah - with scroll
Pesach - with the waves standing upright
Elijah's Cup - with a whirlwind to heaven and gold accents
Together with six presentation cases and pamplet These Are My Feasts: A Set of Goblets Designed by Menahem Berman to Sanctify the Shabbat and the Feasts of The Lord in Their Seasons, Jersualem, 1995.
Provenance
The owners subscribed to the series in 1996 and received the goblets as they were created.
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.