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Bezalel silver and hardstone standing etrog container, Jerusalem, circa 1920-30
Estimate
10,000 - 15,000 USD
bidding is closed
Description
- silver
- height 9 3/8 in.
- 23.8 cm.
in the form of the fruit, etched with sprays of pomegranates, figs, and grapes, also with crossed cornucopiae and etched with relevant inscription and mounted with cameos of David's Tower, the Western Wall and Rachel's Tomb and applied throughout with filigree borders, the cover set with agates and agate finial, signed on the stem in Hebrew 'Bezalel, Jerusalem'.
Provenance
Sold Sotheby's Tel Aviv, 25 October 2000, Lot 166.
Sold Sotheby's New York, December 2007, Lot 105.
Condition
Minor dents, two stones probably reset.
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
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