Lot 262
Zvi Livni (Malbenchik) - Original Children's Book Illustrations
Ten original illustrations by the artist Zvi Livni (Malbenchik) for a children's book titled "Mered Ha'Hayot" (The Animals' Revolt). [Ca. 1940s].
Ink and watercolor on paper. Signed: "Zvi Malbenchik".
Illustrations for a children's book about animals from Palestine (a sheep from Kfar Giladi, a cock and hen from Ein Harod, a hare from Hadera and a goose from Degania) sent to an exhibition of domestic animals organized by the Emperor of China, the King of Kush and the Governor of India. Apparently the book was never published.
Enclosed are handwritten leaves with the title "The Animals' Revolt (outline for a story)."
Illustrations: 18X25.5 cm. Mounted on thick paper sheets and bound in a simple cardboard binding, 24X32 cm. Good condition. Stains. Slight defects.
