Jasper52 offers treasured Judaic art April 21
Early 20th century sterling silver hanukkiah, 9in wide x 9½in high, 3.5in base. Estimate: $350-$400. Jasper52 image.
NEW YORK – Jasper52 will explore the world of Jewish art and culture with an online auction of Judaica on Tuesday, April 21. The auction consists of 65 lots of objects and images that are important to the Jewish people. Bid absentee or live online exclusively through LiveAuctioneers.
A hanukkiah is a nine-branched candelabrum that is lit during the eight-day holiday of Hanukka. A sterling silver hanukkiah (above) offered in the auction is dated and signed: “1936 Birmingham England.” Weighing 8.4 ounces, it carries a $350-$400 estimate.
Bells and eagles adorn a pair of 19th century Austrian sterling silver Torah finials. They measure 10½ inches high and are marked “Sterling 835” (est. $2,000-$2,500).
Austrian sterling silver Torah finials with eagles and bells, 19 century. Estimate: $2,000-$2,500. Jasper52 image
A three-tiered sterling silver Torah crown as crafted in Mexico in the 20th century. This large crown is topped by a pair of figural rampant lions and the Star of David (est. $3,000-$4,000).
Three-tiered sterling silver Torah crown, 20th century, Mexico. Estimate: $3,000-$4,000. Jasper52 image
Kiddush is a blessing recited over wine or grape juice to sanctify the Shabbat and Jewish holidays. The drink is held in a Kiddush cup, a stemmed vessel of gold or silver. A large 19th century Russian Kiddush cup offered in the auction is sterling silver (est. $1,500-$2,000).
Large Russian stem Kiddush cup, sterling silver, 19th century. Estimate: $1,500-$2,000. Jasper52 image
Paintings in the auction include a 17th century oil on wood panel depicting two women, one of whom is holding a Hebrew scroll (est. $3,000-$3,500).
Two women with a Hebrew scroll, 17th century oil on wood panel. Estimate: $3,000-$3,500. Jasper52 image
Additional objects in the Jasper52 Judaica auction include silver spice towers, Shabbat candlesticks, Seder plates and a Russian sterling silver tzdaka (charity) box.
The auction will be conducted on Tuesday, April 21, beginning at 6 p.m. Eastern time.
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