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A Bezalel brass sconce-form Hanukah/Sabbath lamp, Jerusalem, circa 1910
Estimate
8,000 - 12,000 USD
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Description
- signed near base
- brass, glass
- height 14 1/2 in.
- 35.5 cm
of crowned cartouche form, the center embossed with the Biblical Spies of Canaan within Hebrew inscription surrounded by eight detachable sconces (two later), and a servant light backed by graduated concave ovals and set with colored glass “jewels”
Literature
Dr. Ilona Benoschofsky, Hungarian Jewish Art, The Jewish Museum of Budapest, 1985
Condition
as noted re. two later sconces, probably originally brightly polished, overall 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
This design was used on a Hungarian postage stamp in 1984, one of which accompanies the lot (see illustration). Another lamp of this model was sold Sotheby’s Tel Aviv, November 9, 1998, lot 51.