Online Auction 33, Part II: Judaica
Chassidic and Kabbalistic Books, Manuscripts and Letters, Photographs, Engravings, Jewish Ceremonial Art
Small Rug – Adam and Eve – Palestine/Israel, 20th Century
Opening: $50
Sold for: $475
Including buyer's premium
Small pictorial rug depicting Adam and Eve, after Marbadiah. [Palestine/Israel], 20th century.
Wool knot-pile; cotton foundation.
Adam and Eve are seen in the center kneeling beside the Tree of Knowledge, around which the serpent is entwined, looking down at them. A gazelle is lying behind Eve, who is handing a fruit to Adam; a lion is in the same position behind Adam. Inscribed ‘Adam and Eve’ (Hebrew) in the border below the central image. This rug is virtually identical to the Adam and Eve Marbadiah rug, except for a peacock perched on the Tree of Knowledge, and a number of other minor differences.
64x47cm. Good condition. Damage to pile and fringe. Extensive loss to fringe.
Provenance: The Anton Felton Collection.
Wool knot-pile; cotton foundation.
Adam and Eve are seen in the center kneeling beside the Tree of Knowledge, around which the serpent is entwined, looking down at them. A gazelle is lying behind Eve, who is handing a fruit to Adam; a lion is in the same position behind Adam. Inscribed ‘Adam and Eve’ (Hebrew) in the border below the central image. This rug is virtually identical to the Adam and Eve Marbadiah rug, except for a peacock perched on the Tree of Knowledge, and a number of other minor differences.
64x47cm. Good condition. Damage to pile and fringe. Extensive loss to fringe.
Provenance: The Anton Felton Collection.
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