Auction 68 - Jewish and Israeli History and Culture
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Auction 68 - Jewish and Israeli History and Culture
September 19, 2019
Opening: $800
Sold for: $1,250
Including buyer's premium
A pictorial rug depicting the Bezalel Academy building in Jerusalem and a pair of candelabras, made by Bezalel. Jerusalem, [1920s].
Wool knot-pile on cotton foundation.
A pictorial rug depicting in its central panel the Bezalel Academy building, surrounded by a wall. At the bottom of the wall is a verse from the book of Exodus, referring to Tabernacle craftsman Bezalel Ben-Uri (after whom the Bezalel Academy of Arts was named). In the side panels, two typical Bezalel candelabras are depicted on a background of the Jerusalem skyline. The border design consists of a repeating pattern of Stars of David containing the word Zion.
47X150 cm. Fair-good condition. Some stains and damage. Edges trimmed and reduced, with rough stitching all around. Suspension rings sewn along upper edge, on verso.
Literature: Jewish Carpets, by Anton Felton. Woodbridge: Antique Collectors' Club, 1997, p. 106.
Provenance: The Anton Felton Collection.
Wool knot-pile on cotton foundation.
A pictorial rug depicting in its central panel the Bezalel Academy building, surrounded by a wall. At the bottom of the wall is a verse from the book of Exodus, referring to Tabernacle craftsman Bezalel Ben-Uri (after whom the Bezalel Academy of Arts was named). In the side panels, two typical Bezalel candelabras are depicted on a background of the Jerusalem skyline. The border design consists of a repeating pattern of Stars of David containing the word Zion.
47X150 cm. Fair-good condition. Some stains and damage. Edges trimmed and reduced, with rough stitching all around. Suspension rings sewn along upper edge, on verso.
Literature: Jewish Carpets, by Anton Felton. Woodbridge: Antique Collectors' Club, 1997, p. 106.
Provenance: The Anton Felton Collection.
Category
Jewish Carpets
Catalogue
Auction 68 - Jewish and Israeli History and Culture
September 19, 2019
Opening: $800
Unsold
A pictorial rug depicting a seven-branch candelabra on a background of the Jerusalem skyline, made by Bezalel. Jerusalem, [between 1906 and 1908].
Wool knot-pile on cotton foundation.
An early Bezalel rug. The central panel depicts a candelabra with intertwined branches, flanked by two identical half-hidden candelabras. Behind the candelabra appears a fictional Jerusalem skyline, with inscriptions (in Hebrew) reading ‘David's Citadel’ and ’Temple Mount’ at the bottom, within the candelabra's base. The border contains a repetitive pattern of the word Zion. Inscribed ‘Bezalel, Jerusalem’ (in Hebrew) inside an additional inner border along the bottom.
45.5X168.5 cm. Fair-good condition. Some stains, damage and fading to the colors. Edges trimmed. Repairs to the carpet body and along the edges. Suspension strap sewn close to upper edge, on verso.
Literature:
1. Jewish Carpets, by Anton Felton. Woodbridge: Antique Collectors' Club, 1997, p. 96.
2. A Collector’s Guide to Judaica, by Jay Weinstein. London: Thames & Hudson, 1995, p. 168, illustration no. 221.
3. HALI Magazine, Issue 92, May-June 1997, p. 108.
Provenance: The Anton Felton Collection.
Exhibited: Bezalel 1906-1929, December 1982-June 1983, Israel Museum, Jerusalem. (Item no. 1 in the exhibition catalog index, p. 9.)
Wool knot-pile on cotton foundation.
An early Bezalel rug. The central panel depicts a candelabra with intertwined branches, flanked by two identical half-hidden candelabras. Behind the candelabra appears a fictional Jerusalem skyline, with inscriptions (in Hebrew) reading ‘David's Citadel’ and ’Temple Mount’ at the bottom, within the candelabra's base. The border contains a repetitive pattern of the word Zion. Inscribed ‘Bezalel, Jerusalem’ (in Hebrew) inside an additional inner border along the bottom.
45.5X168.5 cm. Fair-good condition. Some stains, damage and fading to the colors. Edges trimmed. Repairs to the carpet body and along the edges. Suspension strap sewn close to upper edge, on verso.
Literature:
1. Jewish Carpets, by Anton Felton. Woodbridge: Antique Collectors' Club, 1997, p. 96.
2. A Collector’s Guide to Judaica, by Jay Weinstein. London: Thames & Hudson, 1995, p. 168, illustration no. 221.
3. HALI Magazine, Issue 92, May-June 1997, p. 108.
Provenance: The Anton Felton Collection.
Exhibited: Bezalel 1906-1929, December 1982-June 1983, Israel Museum, Jerusalem. (Item no. 1 in the exhibition catalog index, p. 9.)
Category
Jewish Carpets
Catalogue
Auction 68 - Jewish and Israeli History and Culture
September 19, 2019
Opening: $1,300
Sold for: $4,250
Including buyer's premium
A pictorial rug depicting a seven-branch candelabra and the Tablets of the Law, made by Bezalel. Jerusalem, [between 1906 and 1914].
Wool knot-pile on cotton foundation.
The central panel – the outline of which echoes that of the Tablets of the Law – displays an art-nouveau-style candelabra with intertwined branches, a familiar design by early Bezalel artists. The elaborate base of the candelabra is decorated with Stars of David containing the word Zion. The Tablets of the Law, inscribed (in Hebrew) 'Bezalel Jerusalem,' appear within the candelabra's main shaft; the same inscription repeats in the border. The entire central panel is woven with small seven-branch candelabras.
98X148 cm. Good condition. Minor damage. Several repairs. Faded colors. Repairs in varying shades along left and right edges. Fringes trimmed and lacking. Suspension strap sewn to upper edge, on verso.
Literature:
1. Jewish Carpets, by Anton Felton. Woodbridge: Antique Collectors' Club, 1997, p. 95.
2. Gereh International Carpet and Textile Review, Issue 12, June 1997, p. 8.
Provenance: The Anton Felton Collection.
Exhibited: Bezalel 1906-1929, December 1982-June 1983, Israel Museum, Jerusalem. (Item no. 7 in the exhibition catalog index, p. 9.)
Wool knot-pile on cotton foundation.
The central panel – the outline of which echoes that of the Tablets of the Law – displays an art-nouveau-style candelabra with intertwined branches, a familiar design by early Bezalel artists. The elaborate base of the candelabra is decorated with Stars of David containing the word Zion. The Tablets of the Law, inscribed (in Hebrew) 'Bezalel Jerusalem,' appear within the candelabra's main shaft; the same inscription repeats in the border. The entire central panel is woven with small seven-branch candelabras.
98X148 cm. Good condition. Minor damage. Several repairs. Faded colors. Repairs in varying shades along left and right edges. Fringes trimmed and lacking. Suspension strap sewn to upper edge, on verso.
Literature:
1. Jewish Carpets, by Anton Felton. Woodbridge: Antique Collectors' Club, 1997, p. 95.
2. Gereh International Carpet and Textile Review, Issue 12, June 1997, p. 8.
Provenance: The Anton Felton Collection.
Exhibited: Bezalel 1906-1929, December 1982-June 1983, Israel Museum, Jerusalem. (Item no. 7 in the exhibition catalog index, p. 9.)
Category
Jewish Carpets
Catalogue
![A small pictorial rug depicting Herzl's Cedar, made by Bezalel. Jerusalem, [between 1906 and 1914]. Wool knot-pile on cotton](https://files.kedem-auctions.com/files/Sale68-public/268.jpg "Bezalel Rug – Herzl's Cedar – Jerusalem, Early 20th Century")
Auction 68 - Jewish and Israeli History and Culture
September 19, 2019
Opening: $500
Unsold
A small pictorial rug depicting Herzl's Cedar, made by Bezalel. Jerusalem, [between 1906 and 1914].
Wool knot-pile on cotton foundation.
The central panel depicts the cypress tree planted by Theodor Herzl in the colony of Motza during his visit to Palestine in 1898. (The tree is erroneously thought to be a cedar; thus the name ‘Herzl’s Cedar’). The tree is shown on a background of barren hills, growing out of a mound of stones. Inscribed at the bottom ‘Herzl's Cedar’ (in Hebrew), as well as ‘Bezalel, Jerusalem’ (in Hebrew) within the top and bottom borders.
60X82.5 cm. Good condition. Several minor repairs. Fringe partly lacking and worn. Suspension strap sewn along upper edge, on verso.
Literature:
1. Jewish Carpets, by Anton Felton. Woodbridge: Antique Collectors' Club, 1997, p. 101.
2. HALI Magazine, Issue 92, May-June 1997, p. 108.
Provenance: The Anton Felton Collection.
Wool knot-pile on cotton foundation.
The central panel depicts the cypress tree planted by Theodor Herzl in the colony of Motza during his visit to Palestine in 1898. (The tree is erroneously thought to be a cedar; thus the name ‘Herzl’s Cedar’). The tree is shown on a background of barren hills, growing out of a mound of stones. Inscribed at the bottom ‘Herzl's Cedar’ (in Hebrew), as well as ‘Bezalel, Jerusalem’ (in Hebrew) within the top and bottom borders.
60X82.5 cm. Good condition. Several minor repairs. Fringe partly lacking and worn. Suspension strap sewn along upper edge, on verso.
Literature:
1. Jewish Carpets, by Anton Felton. Woodbridge: Antique Collectors' Club, 1997, p. 101.
2. HALI Magazine, Issue 92, May-June 1997, p. 108.
Provenance: The Anton Felton Collection.
Category
Jewish Carpets
Catalogue
Auction 68 - Jewish and Israeli History and Culture
September 19, 2019
Opening: $500
Sold for: $1,750
Including buyer's premium
A small pictorial rug depicting Adam, Eve and the serpent by the Tree of Knowledge, made at the Marvadiah/Bezalel workshop. Jerusalem, [1920s].
Wool knot-pile on cotton foundation.
Adam and Eve are seen in the center kneeling beside the Tree of Knowledge, on which the serpent is entwined, looking down at them. A gazelle is lying down behind Eve, who is handing a fruit to Adam; a lion is in the same position behind Adam. Inscribed ‘Adam and Eve’ (in Hebrew) in the border below the central image and ‘Marvadiah Jerusalem’ under the border.
61X46 cm. Good condition. Some damage. Several repairs. Recent fringes. Suspension strap sewn to upper edge, on verso. Additional strap sewn to lower edge, on verso.
Literature: Jewish Carpets, by Anton Felton. Woodbridge: Antique Collectors' Club, 1997. p. 107.
Provenance: The Anton Felton Collection.
Exhibited: Bezalel 1906-1929, December 1982-June 1983, Israel Museum, Jerusalem.
Wool knot-pile on cotton foundation.
Adam and Eve are seen in the center kneeling beside the Tree of Knowledge, on which the serpent is entwined, looking down at them. A gazelle is lying down behind Eve, who is handing a fruit to Adam; a lion is in the same position behind Adam. Inscribed ‘Adam and Eve’ (in Hebrew) in the border below the central image and ‘Marvadiah Jerusalem’ under the border.
61X46 cm. Good condition. Some damage. Several repairs. Recent fringes. Suspension strap sewn to upper edge, on verso. Additional strap sewn to lower edge, on verso.
Literature: Jewish Carpets, by Anton Felton. Woodbridge: Antique Collectors' Club, 1997. p. 107.
Provenance: The Anton Felton Collection.
Exhibited: Bezalel 1906-1929, December 1982-June 1983, Israel Museum, Jerusalem.
Category
Jewish Carpets
Catalogue
Auction 68 - Jewish and Israeli History and Culture
September 19, 2019
Opening: $300
Unsold
A pictorial rug decorated with the Tablets of the Law and the figures of Elijah the Prophet, Moses, Aaron the Priest and Abraham. [Tabriz (Iran), 1960s.]
Silk and wool knot-pile on silk foundation.
The design displays three arches; within each are two scenes, one above the other, separated by horizontal bands containing inscriptions and verses. The apex of the central arch shows a sun with the words ‘Keter Torah’ in its center, below which appears the inscription ‘Shiviti HaShem LeNegdi Tamid.’ Beneath the sun is an image depicting the Tablets of the Law with cherubs on either side, and a long inscription opening with the words ‘Da Lifney Mi Atah Omed’ [Know Before Whom You Stand] and continuing with verses from the Book of Deuteronomy. The bottom central image shows Elijah the prophet rising to heaven in a chariot of fire. The arch on the right shows Moses drawing water from the rock and Moses with the Tablets of the Law. The arch on the left depicts the Binding of Isaac and Aaron lighting the Menorah. Round medallions showing the symbols of the Twelve Tribes of Israel are set in the crowns of the arches (with the symbols of the Tribes of Zevulun and Gad replaced by the flag of Israel).
150X162 cm. Good condition. Minor stains. Some torn and missing fringes. Suspension straps sewn to the margins on verso. Suspension rings on verso.
Literature: Jewish Carpets, by Anton Felton. Woodbridge: Antique Collectors' Club, 1997, p. 67.
Provenance: The Anton Felton Collection.
Silk and wool knot-pile on silk foundation.
The design displays three arches; within each are two scenes, one above the other, separated by horizontal bands containing inscriptions and verses. The apex of the central arch shows a sun with the words ‘Keter Torah’ in its center, below which appears the inscription ‘Shiviti HaShem LeNegdi Tamid.’ Beneath the sun is an image depicting the Tablets of the Law with cherubs on either side, and a long inscription opening with the words ‘Da Lifney Mi Atah Omed’ [Know Before Whom You Stand] and continuing with verses from the Book of Deuteronomy. The bottom central image shows Elijah the prophet rising to heaven in a chariot of fire. The arch on the right shows Moses drawing water from the rock and Moses with the Tablets of the Law. The arch on the left depicts the Binding of Isaac and Aaron lighting the Menorah. Round medallions showing the symbols of the Twelve Tribes of Israel are set in the crowns of the arches (with the symbols of the Tribes of Zevulun and Gad replaced by the flag of Israel).
150X162 cm. Good condition. Minor stains. Some torn and missing fringes. Suspension straps sewn to the margins on verso. Suspension rings on verso.
Literature: Jewish Carpets, by Anton Felton. Woodbridge: Antique Collectors' Club, 1997, p. 67.
Provenance: The Anton Felton Collection.
Category
Jewish Carpets
Catalogue