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LOT 301:
Bread-Cutting Board, Bezalel-Style. First Half of the 20th Century
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Sold for: $320
Start price:
$
120
Estimated price:
$200 - $400
Auction house commission:
22%
VAT: On commission only
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Square bread-cutting board with impressive decorations - hand-painted Bezalel-style around the edges.
There is a picture of a farmer on one side and an inscription from right to left: 'בא יבא ברנה נשא אלמתיו' ['He will come in joy, bearing his sheaves'], a picture of a group sharing a meal is on the second side with the inscription 'הוא נותן לחם לכל בשר כי לעולם חסדו' ['He gives bread to all flesh, His lovingkindness is eternal'] The third wall has a picture of a plowman with a horse and the inscription, 'הזורעים בדמעה ברנה יקצרו' ['Those who sow with tears will reap with joy'], on the fourth wall is a picture of a farmer sowing in a field and the inscription 'הלוך ילך ובכה נשא משך הזרע' ['He walks along crying, carrying a measure of seeds'].
The board has four stylized pedestals attached with nails. The various wood pieces are attached by nails as well.
Size: 32x32 cm. Height: 6 cm.
Aging marks, fine condition.
