Bidspirit auctions | Alma Auction Jan 4

Alma, Jan 4. 291 lots, estimates 150 - 10000 $.

Alma - We are delighted to present a unique Winter Sale devoted to works of art and Judaica from the Islamic world, a rare opportunity to encounter a concentrated selection within a single auction. The sale brings together decorative objects, cultural artifacts, and folkloristic jewelry, highlighted by material from the estate of Yossi Benyaminoff - one of Israel’s most prominent collectors of Islamic art, whose works were exhibited at the Museum for Islamic Art, Jerusalem - alongside Judaica originating from Islamic lands and notable Damascene Central Asian objects that exemplify the richness and interconnected artistic traditions of Islamic lands.

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Lots in this catalog (291)

• Lot 1: A Unique Syrian Brass Ewer, Syria, 19th Century — $300 - $400
• Lot 2: An Impressive Islamic Copper Plate, 19th Century — $200 - $350
• Lot 3: A Pair of Tinned Copper Dishes, Armenia, 18th–19th Century — $200 - $350
• Lot 4: An Islamic White Metal Teapot, early 20th Century — $300 - $400
• Lot 5: A Miniature Islamic Silver Ewer, P Damascus, Late 19th Early 20th Century — $200 - $300
• Lot 6: A tin Plated Copper Bowl, Persia, Safavid Dynasty, 1501-1736 — $400 - $600
• Lot 7: A Pair of Tinned Copper Decorative Plates, Armenia (?), 18th -19th Century — $300 - $500
• Lot 8: An Islamic Tinned Copper Holy Water Ewer, 18th/19th Century — $300 - $500
• Lot 9: A Brass Silver Copper Turquoise and Niello Inlay Aftabeh Ewer, Bukhara 19th Century — $300 - $400
• Lot 10: A Brass r Ewer, Bukhara, 19th Century — $300 - $400
• Lot 11: A Qajar Brass Incense Burner, Persia, 19th Century — $300 - $400
• Lot 11A: A Qajar Brass Hexagonal Footed Goblet, Persia, 19th Century — $200 - $300
• Lot 12: Four Islamic Aftabeh Ewers, Late 19th Early 20th Century — $400 - $650
• Lot 13: A Large Islamic Tinned Copper Tray, 18th - 19th Century — $300 - $400
• Lot 14: A Brass Ottoman Apothecary Scale, Late 19th Early 20th Century — $300 - $400
• Lot 15: A Large Tinned Copper Bowl, Persia, 18th -19th Century — $300 - $500
• Lot 16: A Parcel-Gilt Wrought Iron Koftgari Hanging Plate, Indo-Persia, 19th Century — $300 - $500
• Lot 17: A Pair of Mughal Bronze Ewers, India, 18th Century — $300 - $500
• Lot 18: A Mughal Cast Bronze Hanging Oil Lamp, India, 18th Century — $300 - $400
• Lot 19: Aמ Impressive Gilt Brass Aftabeh Set, Syria, 18th Century — $300 - $500
• Lot 20: An Impressive Brass Aftabeh Set, Syria, 19th Century — $400 - $800
• Lot 21: A Large and Impressive Islamic Copper Display Ewer, ca. 1900 — $500 - $1,000
• Lot 22: An Impressive Bronze Mortar and Pestle, Morocco, 18th/19th Century — $500 - $800
• Lot 23: Three Tinned Copper Jewish Kitchen Bowls, Iran or Afghanistan, 19th Century — $450 - $700
• Lot 24: A Mughal Brass Ewer with Mamluk-Style Ornaments, India, 18th Century — $500 - $800
• Lot 25: A Painted Mughal Alabaster Hookah Base, India, 18th Century — $600 - $800
• Lot 26: An Islamic Iridescent Ruby Glass Rosewater Sprinkler, Bohemia, 19th Century — $600 - $800
• Lot 27: A Ceramic Bowl and Matching Saucer Inset with Colored Stones, Afghanistan, early 20th Century — $300 - $450
• Lot 29: An Armenian Ceramic Tile, Joint Balian–Karakashian Workshop, Palestine, Early 20th Century — $250 - $500
• Lot 30: "Temple Mount" — a painted porcelain plaque, Czechoslovakia, early 20th century. — $250 - $500
• Lot 31: An Orientalist Cold-Painted Bronze and Wood Table Lamp, Austria, Vienna, Early 20th Century — $1,200 - $1,500
• Lot 32: A Polychrome Papier-Mache and Metal Hookah, Persia — $250 - $500
• Lot 34: A Unique Copper and Bronze Hookah Base and Stand, Kurdistan, 19th Century — $200 - $300
• Lot 35: A Bidri Hookah Base of Silver-Inlaid Alloy, India or Persia, 18th Century — $250 - $600
• Lot 36: An Antique Bronze Hookah Base, India or Yemen, 18th Century — $300 - $500
• Lot 37: An Islamic Brass and Silver Hookah, 19th Century — $600 - $800
• Lot 38: A Qajar Brass, Wood, and Turquoise Hookah Base, Persia, 19th Century — $400 - $600
• Lot 39: A Qajar Polychrome Ceramic and Carved Wood Hookah, Persia, 19th Century — $500 - $700
• Lot 40: A Hookah of Wood and Brass, Probably Ottoman Empire, 19th Century — $500 - $700
• Lot 41: A Mughal Brass Hookah Base, India, Lahore, 18th Century — $500 - $700
• Lot 41A: A Group of Four Islamic Pipes, 19th/20th Century — $300 - $400
• Lot 42: A Silver, Horn, and Steel Kilij Sword, Indo-Persia, 19th Century — $500 - $700
• Lot 43: A Fine Ottoman Kama Sword of Silver, Steel, and Coral Inlay, First Half of the 19th Century — $1,000 - $1,500
• Lot 44: A Fine Silver and Textile Jambiya Dagger, Yemen, ca. 1880 — $400 - $600
• Lot 45: A Fine Ottoman Jade gemed and Parcel-Gilt Silver Kard Dagger, 18th Century — $800 - $1,000
• Lot 46: An Impressive Afghan/Indian Dagger with Silver-and-Bone Hilt, 19th century — $400 - $500
• Lot 47: An Ottoman Bone and Silver “Kard” Dagger, 19th Century — $500 - $700
• Lot 48: A Jambiya Dagger of Silver, Horn, and Leather, Yemen, ca. 1900 — $600 - $800
• Lot 50: A Flintlock Blunderbuss Pistol, Afghanistan, 19th Century — $400 - $800
• Lot 51: A Qajar Bone and Cloisonne Enamel Dagger, Persia, 19th Century — $2,000 - $2,500
• Lot 52: A Painted Terracotta Side Drum (Darbuka), Tunisian Diaspora, Late 19th–Early 20th Century — $400 - $800
• Lot 53: A Silver and Niello-Inlaid Drinking Horn, Caucasus, 19th Century — $1,200 - $1,500
• Lot 54: A Group of Three Ottoman Powder Horns of Brass, Silver, and Natural Materials, North Africa, 18th–19th Century — $300 - $500
• Lot 55: A Qajar Silver-Inlaid Steel Dagger, Persia, 19th Century — $200 - $300
• Lot 56: An Islamic Gold and Silver-Inlaid Steel Axe Head, 19th Century — $500 - $900
• Lot 56A: An Antique Islamic Acid Etched Forged Steel Axe — $200 - $300
• Lot 57: A Unique Ottoman Silver Horse Stirrup, 19th Century — $500 - $600
• Lot 58: A Rare Pair of Parcel-Gilt Ottoman Steel Scissors, 19th Century — $600 - $800
• Lot 59: A Striking Caucasian Silver, Agate, and Carnelian Ring, ca. 1900 — $200 - $300
• Lot 60: A Silver Ring Set with an Engraved Tughra Seal, Ottoman Empire, ca. 1890 — $400 - $500
• Lot 60A: An Exceptional Islamic Silver and 88-21K Gold Ring, 19th Century — $500 - $700
• Lot 61: A Large Silver and Silver Filigree Ring, Afghanistan, 19th Century — $300 - $400
• Lot 62: A Silver and Enamel Snake Ring, Afghanistan, ca. 1900 — $200 - $400
• Lot 63: A Pair of Ethnic Silver and Antique Coral Necklaces, ca. 1900 — $500 - $700
• Lot 64: A Rare Caucasian Silver Necklace, 19th Century — $400 - $600
• Lot 65: A Fine Parcel-Gilt Silver and Filigree Necklace, Ottoman Greece, ca. 1900 — $200 - $300
• Lot 66: A Parcel-Gilt Silver, Turquoise, and Coral Chatelaine, Uzbekistan, 19th Century — $400 - $600
• Lot 67: A Labbeh Silver and Coral Necklace, Yemen, 19th Century — $300 - $500
• Lot 68: A Gilt Silver Labbeh Breast Ornament , Yemen, Early 20th Century — $600 - $800
• Lot 69: A Silver and Silver Filigree Bridal Lazem Necklace, Yemen, ca. 1900 — $400 - $600
• Lot 70: An Important Silver Ma’naqa Necklace, Jewish Yemen, Sana’a, ca. 1900 — $900 - $1,200
• Lot 71: An Important and Impressive Gilt Silver “Bird” (Labbeh Tyur) Necklace, Yemen, Sana’a, ca. 1930 — $1,000 - $1,500
• Lot 72: A Natural Butterscotch Amber Necklace, 20th Century — $400 - $600
• Lot 73: A Coral and Gilt Silver Beaded Necklace, 20th Century — $1,000 - $1,200
• Lot 74: A Large Turkmen Arm Bracelet Set with Stones — $500 - $600
• Lot 75: A Gilt Silver Link Bracelet, Syria, Late 19th-Early 20th Century — $250 - $600
• Lot 77: A Berber Silver Bracelet with Coral and Enamel, North Africa, Early 20th Century — $300 - $400
• Lot 78: A Rare Ottoman Silver and Coral Bracelet, 18th–19th Century — $400 - $600
• Lot 78a: A Pair of Impressive Silver Cast Bracelets, Yemen, Late 19th Century — $300 - $400
• Lot 79: A Pair of Berber Silver Bracelets with Coral and Enamel — $400 - $600
• Lot 80: A Pair of Parcel-Gilt and Niello Silver Bracelets with Carnelian, Turkmenistan, Early 20th Century — $500 - $700
• Lot 81: A Pair of Parcel-Gilt and Niello Silver Bracelets with Carnelian, Turkmenistan, Early 19th Century — $600 - $800
• Lot 82: A Group of Five Fine Silver and Filigree Bracelets, Yemen, Early 20th Century — $350 - $550
• Lot 82A: Silver bracelet, Ottoman Empire, 19th century — $200 - $300
• Lot 83: Parts of a Gilded Silver ‘Kulah’ Headdress Ornament, Jewish Yemen, Early 20th Century — $300 - $400
• Lot 84: Two Islamic Silver Headdress Ornaments — $200 - $300
• Lot 86: A Parcel Gilt Silver, Glass and Coral Headdress Ornament for a Bride, Uzbekistan, Circa 1900 — $400 - $600
• Lot 86A: A Pair of Turkmen Gilt Silver Headdress Ornaments, Turkmenistan, Circa 1900 — $300 - $400
• Lot 87: A Gilt Ottoman Silver Belt Buckle, Probably Safranbolu or Trabzon, 19th Century — $300 - $400
• Lot 88: An Ottoman Metal Alloy Belt Buckle, Bulgaria, 19th Century — $250 - $350
• Lot 89: A Fine Ottoman Silver Belt Buckle, 19th Century — $400 - $600
• Lot 90: An Ottoman Gilt Copper, Coral and Coloured Glass Belt Buckle, Probably Safranbolu or Trabzon, c.1850 — $300 - $500
• Lot 91: An Ottoman Silver Belt Buckle, Bulgaria, 19th Century — $400 - $600
• Lot 92: A Gilt Ottoman Silver and Enamel Belt Buckle, 18th-19th Century — $500 - $700
• Lot 93: A Large Ottoman Parcel-Gilt Silver and Enamel Belt Buckle, 18th-19th Century — $600 - $900
• Lot 94: A Large Caucasian Silver and Niello Belt Buckle, Late 19th Century — $600 - $900
• Lot 95: A Fine Gilt Silver and Niello Belt, Caucasus, Late 19th Century — $1,000 - $1,500
• Lot 96: An Impressive Ottoman Silver Belt and Belt Fittings with Blue Stones — $400 - $600
• Lot 97: A Silver Belt, India, First Half of the 20th Century — $350 - $550
• Lot 97a: A Lot of an Ottoman Silver Brooch and Necklace, Late 19th Early 20th — $200 - $300
• Lot 98: An Impressive Silver Belt, India, Early 20th Century — $600 - $800
• Lot 99: A Silver Belt, India, First Half of the 20th Century — $300 - $500
• Lot 99A: An Ottoman Silver Belt with Filigree and Turquoise-Set Buckle — $300 - $500
• Lot 100: A Silver Belt with Buckle, India, Early 20th Century — $600 - $800
• Lot 101: A Unique Gilt Copper Belt, China, Late Qing Dynasty (1644-1912) — $300 - $400
• Lot 102: A Silver and Turquoise Gau Amulet Case, Tibet, 19th Century — $300 - $500
• Lot 103: A Silver, Coral, and Turquoise Gau Amulet Case, Tibet, 19th Century — $300 - $500
• Lot 104: Massive Silver and Silver Filigree Bracelet, India, First Half of the 20th Century — $250 - $350
• Lot 105: Large Bronze Ring, North India — $300 - $400
• Lot 106: An Impressive Gilt Silver Necklace Set with Colorful Stones, India, 19th Century — $500 - $700
• Lot 107: A 14k Gold and Enamel Unique Miniature Quran Book-Shaped Pendant — $250 - $350
• Lot 108: A Group of 14 Ottoman Gold Coins, 18th -19th Century — $600 - $900
• Lot 109: An Antique Mughal 22K Gold, Emerald and Diamond Pendant, India, 19th Century — $2,000 - $3,000
• Lot 110: An 18K Gold, Diamond and Gem-Set Pendant, India, ca. 1900 — $1,500 - $2,000
• Lot 111: A Fine 18K Gold, Enamel Gem-Set and Emerald Pendant, India, ca. 1900 — $3,000 - $5,000
• Lot 112: A 22K Gold and Gem-Set Mughal Turban Ornament, India, 19th Century — $3,000 - $6,000
• Lot 113: An 18–21K Gold Bangle Bracelet, Morocco, First Half of the 20th Century — $5,000 - $7,000
• Lot 114: A Fine High-Karat Gold and Gem-Set Bridal Headdress (Tillya Kosh), Bukhara, 19th Century — $5,000 - $7,000
• Lot 115: A Pair of Important 18-21K Gold, Gem-Set and Natural Pearl Earrings, Morocco, 18th/19th Century — $6,000 - $8,000
• Lot 116: A Pair of 18-21K Gold, Emerald, Natural Pearl and Gem-Set Headdress Ornaments, Morocco, 18th/19th Century — $10,000 - $15,000
• Lot 117: A Damascene Brass Copper and Silver Inlay Jewish Plate, Syria, Early 20th Century — $2,000 - $3,000
• Lot 118: An Islamic Bronze and Silver Inlay Mortar — $2,000 - $2,500
• Lot 119: A Jewish Damascene Brass Silver and Copper Inlay Tray, Damascus, Late 19th Early 20th Century — $1,000 - $1,500
• Lot 120: A Qajar Damascus Steel and Gold Bowl, Persia, 18th/19th Century — $1,500 - $2,000
• Lot 121: A Damascene Brass Silver and Copper Inlay Qashkul, Syria, Late 19th Century — $1,500 - $2,000
• Lot 122: A Damascene Brass Silver and Copper Inlay Qashkul, Syria, Late 19th–Early 20th Century — $1,000 - $1,500
• Lot 123: A Large Damascene Brass Copper and Silver Inlay Display Plate, Syria, Early 20th Century — $1,500 - $2,000
• Lot 124: A Damascene Brass Silver and Copper Inlay Bowl, Syria, Late 19th Century — $1,000 - $1,200
• Lot 125: A Damascene Brass and Silver Ceiling Lamp, Syria, Late 19th Century — $800 - $1,000
• Lot 126: A Damascene Brass Silver and Copper Inlay Aftabeh Ewer, Syria, Late 19th–Early 20th Century — $800 - $1,200
• Lot 128: A Large Damascene Brass Tray with Silver and Copper Inlay, Syria, 19th Century — $800 - $900
• Lot 129: A Damascene Brass Copper and Silver Inlay Tray, Syria, 19th Century — $1,200 - $1,500
• Lot 130: A Damascene Brass Silver and Copper Inlay Tray, Syria, 19th Century — $1,200 - $1,500
• Lot 131: A Damascene Brass Silver and Copper Inlay Tray, Syria, 19th Century — $1,200 - $1,500
• Lot 133: A Damascene Brass Silver and Copper Inlay Tray, Syria, 19th Century — $1,200 - $1,500
• Lot 134: A Jewish Damascene Brass Silver and Copper Inlay Tray, Syria, Early 20th Century — $800 - $1,000
• Lot 135: An Impressive Tin-Plated Copper Qashkul, Persia, 19th Century — $800 - $1,200
• Lot 136: A Damascene Brass Silver and Copper Inlay Bowl, Syria, 19th Century — $700 - $900
• Lot 137: A Fine Damascene Brass and Silver Ceiling Lamp, Syria, 19th Century — $800 - $1,200
• Lot 138: A Fine Damascene Brass Silver and Copper Inlay Ewer, Syria, 19th Century — $500 - $700
• Lot 139: A Damascene Brass and Silver Inlay Vase, Syria, 19th Century — $400 - $600
• Lot 140: A Brass and Silver Inlay Goblet, India, 19th Century — $300 - $400
• Lot 141: A Brass and Garnet Inlay Ibrik, India, 19th Century — $600 - $800
• Lot 142: A Persian Tin-Plated Copper Tray, Persia, First Half of the 20th Century — $500 - $700
• Lot 143: A Persian Bronze Mortar and Islamic Pestle — $1,000 - $1,500
• Lot 144: A Safavid Tin-Plated Copper Bowl, Persia, 16th-18th Century — $500 - $700
• Lot 145: A Persian Brass Ewer, Persia, 19th Century — $800 - $1,200
• Lot 146: A Parcel Gilt Brass Ibrik, Indo-Persia, 18th–Early 19th Century — $800 - $1,000
• Lot 147: A Copper and Enamel “Tombak” Ewer, Ottoman Empire, 18th Century — $800 - $1,200
• Lot 148: A Safavid Tin-Plated Copper Bowl, Persia, 17th Century — $800 - $1,200