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Maxwell Chayat Rare Mid Century Modernist Menorah

Creator: Maxwell Chayat
Offered by: Drucker Antiques

Description
A stunning Mid Century Modernist Menorah by Maxwell Chayat.

Measures approximately 11.75 inches tall, 10 inches wide and has a depth of 5.125 inches. Circa 1950's.

Maxwell Chayat (1909-1982) American Mid Century Modernist Jeweler maintained a studio in Clinton, New Jersey. He was a graduate of Columbia University. His modernist jewelry designs are highly coveted and collected. Maxwell Chayat's sculpture and Jewish ritual art objects were displayed in many institutions, his work can be found in the Smithsonian, Cooper Union, the Jewish Museum of NY and the Newark Museum.

This piece is in good vintage condition.

It is as found, we have not attempted to polish the metal. It appears to be brass or a mixture of brass and copper. Impressed marks: Chayat

More Information

Documentation:	Signed
Notes:	Impressed marks: Chayat
Origin:	United States, New Jersey
Period:	1950-1979
Materials:	It appears to be brass or a mixture of brass and copper
Condition:	Good. This piece is in good vintage condition.
Creation Date:	1950's
Styles / Movements:	Modern
Dealer Reference #:	102454
Incollect Reference #:	358612

Dimensions

W.	10 in;	H.	11.75 in;	D.	5.125 in;
W.	25.4 cm;	H.	29.85 cm;	D.	13.02 cm;

Message from Seller:

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