Auction 9 - Jewish and Israeli History and Culture

Arthur Szyk – Original Painting of the Arabian Nights Series

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Arthur Szyk, original miniature painting of the series Arabian Nights. Gouash on cardboard, the1940's.
"Arabian Nights" painting were made by Szyk in the nineteen forties when he was committed to The Limited Editions Club to paint 100 paintings of this series, but painted only 60 until his death in 1951.
The painting was published in the second volume of Arabian Nights Entertainments, Ipswich, England, The Limited Editions Club, 1954.
14.3 X 10.7 cm, on cardboard board 22.9 X 18.5 cm, in a fine frame 25 X 20.5 cm. Very good condition. Date and signature by artist on right corner, faded signature, recognizable.
Jewish and Israeli Art
Jewish and Israeli Art