Bidspirit auction | ISRAELI BY ODED HALAHMY ALUMINUM

ISRAELI BY ODED HALAHMY ALUMINUM MENORAH, 2006 - Oded Halahmy (Iraqi-Israeli, b. 1938), cast aluminum Hanukkah menorah, executed in 2006. The modern Judaica sculpture features a central openwork crown supporting a large pomegranate forming the shamash, flanked by sweeping arms with Hamsa motifs holding eight smaller pomegranate-form candle receptacles. The work is characterized by a rough, sand-cast textural finish standard to the artist's metalwork. The object is clearly stamped to the front base edge ”O.H. © 2006” and incised with the edition number ”2/18” to the right corner. Jewish festival candelabra, contemporary Israel design, Middle Eastern religious object, silver-tone collectible, limited run Hanukkiah. Dimensions 19 1/2 x 11 x 4 in. All measurements are approximate. Condition Overall very good condition consistent with age. The cast aluminum retains its intended textured surface finish with minor surface abrasions. The underside of the candle arms exhibits visible casting seams and a localized stress fissure near the mounting screws. The base retains its green felt protective pad.