Auction 38 - Jewish and Israeli History and Culture, Israeli and International Art

Anti-Semitic Print – Frankfurt, 19th century

Opening: $300
Sold for: $400
Including buyer's premium
Die verschiedenen stände im menschlichen leben [diverse ranks in human life]. An anti-Semitic print in color. Frnakufrt am Main: Ed. [Eduard] Gust. [Gustav] May, [ca.mid 19th cent.] German.
A satiric anti-Semitic print, featuring steps with seven figures standing on them: an emperor, nobleman, priest, Jew, soldier, beggar and a farmer. Under each figure appears an inscription. The Jew stands on the highest step with an inscription: "I must live on profits". 27X37 cm. Good condition, spotting. Frame: 30X40 cm. Somewhat damaged. Not examined out of frame.
Anti-Semitism, the Holocaust and She'erit Ha-Pleita, Jewish Brigade
Anti-Semitism, the Holocaust and She'erit Ha-Pleita, Jewish Brigade