Lot 344
" Der Galaganer Hon" – Peretz Markish – Illustrations by Joseph Chaikov – Berlin, 1922
Der galaganer hon [the boastful rooster], by Peretz Markish. Berlin: Klal 1922. Yiddish.
Children's book by Peretz Markish illustrated by Joseph Chaikov. On the front cover appears an illustration in color in an impressive typographic design. Within the booklet there are 25 additional illustrations in b/w.
Joseph Chaikov (1888-1986) - sculptor, painter, graphic artist, teacher and theoretician. Studied in Paris between 1910-1913, started exhibiting from 1912. Was active member in groups and associations of Jewish artists. He was among the founders of "Kultur-Lige" in Kiev. Taught sculpture in Vkhutemas and in Vkhutein between 1923-1930.
30 pp,31 cm. Fair condition. Detached leaves, tears at edges of all of the leaves.Cover detached. Borders of front and back covers are missing (about 3 cm on the right side and the lower part) and were professionally restored.
For additional information, see: Tradition and Revolution - The Jewish Renaissance in Russian avant-garde 1912-1928, by Ruth Apter- Gabriel
(editor).
From the collection of Arnie Druck.
