Antique Judaica on show at Melbourne Fair
A special feature of this year’s Melbourne Fair will be more than 40 pieces of Judaica made from china, silver and glass from Alan Landis Antiques.
Established in 2016, The Melbourne Fair attracts a wide audience from the curious to the passionate. Visitors can find exquisite jewellery ranging from contemporary to 19th century, or iconic furniture spanning the restrained elegance of the Georgian era to the clean lines of mid-century.
The Melbourne Fair, which is being held at Caulfield Racecourse from March 24-27 before heading to Sydney in May, features some of the finest items from around the world, and for those purchasing is the perfect place find those one-of-a-kind vintage pieces that give every modern home a touch of nostalgia.
This year there are more that 50 exhibitors featuring pieces from all eras and showcasing a remarkable range of furniture, decorative arts, jewellery, fine art, prints and posters, books, vintage fashion, couture and luxury vintage goods.
For the fashionistas or fashion appreciators, there are collections of vintage Chanel, Dior, Gucci and more, as well as catwalk parades, museum quality pieces and a curated exhibition.
A special feature of this year’s fair will be more than 40 pieces of Judaica made from china, silver and glass from Alan Landis Antiques.
Highlights of the works displayed by Landis include a hand-carved dreidel produced by the Bezalel School Jerusalem and attributed to Moshe Murro in 1920, and a Channukiah made in Prague around 1880.
The most significant item in Landis’ display at the Fair is a pastel portrait of Rabbi Jacob Danglow, presented in the original frame.
The portrait was painted in 1906 and signed by Isaac Michael Cohen, who was taught by acclaimed Australian artist Frederick McCubbin, whose portraits feature in the national galleries of London and Canberra.
“Rabbi Jacob Danglow was the Chief Minister at the St Kilda Congregation for 40 years,” Landis explained.
“He also served as senior chaplain to the Australian Forces in World War II.
“The painting has been lost for many years and I feel it should return to Melbourne. The portrait is in excellent condition and in the original oak frame.”
For those visiting the Fair who are interested in finding out the value of their own art treasures, Leigh Capel, director of Belle Epoque Fine Art & Antiques, will be conducting art valuations on site.
The Melbourne Fair is at Caulfield Racecourse from March 24-27. Tickets can be bought at the door or online.
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