Auction 51 Part II - Ceremonial Art Manuscripts Graphics Objects

Hanukkah Lamp - Olive Wood

Opening: $800
Sold for: $4,000
Including buyer's premium
Upright Hanukkah lamp. [Eretz Israel, late 19th century].
Carved and inlaid olive wood; printing.
Hanukkah lamp decorated with colorful wood inlay. Printed on the stem is the word "Yerushalem". Base is decorated with floral images with reliefs of the Western Wall, Tombs of the Davidic Kings' and the Temple Mount.
Height: 36.5 cm, width: approx 46 cm. Good condition. Some breaks, cracks, faded printing.
Provenance: Collection of Willy Lindwer.
Olive Wood Objects and Souvenirs From Eretz Israel
Olive Wood Objects and Souvenirs From Eretz Israel