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A Polish silver Hanukah lamp, maker's mark a running stag in oval, probably Warsaw, mid 19th century
Estimate
6,000 - 8,000 USD
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Description
- marked on base panel
- height 11 1/2 in.
- 29.2cm
the backplate applied with grapevine below griffins supporting a crown, the center with birds on branches, the base applied with two palm trees and a freestanding griffin and lion
Condition
one lamp lacking a base, the griffin with split to tail, otherwise 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
A nearly identical lamp by the same maker is published in Susan L. Braunstein, Five Centuries of Hanukkah Lamps From The Jewish Museum, p. 134. She notes that this lamp "is a representation of the Garden of Eden, with its two famous trees, the one of Life and the other of Knowledge. [...] The moment depicted is after the Fall, after Adam and Eve were expelled from the Garden and two cherubim put in place to guard the way to the Tree of Life (Genesis 3:24)."