Auction 36 - Objects: Judaica, Israeliana, Numismatics and Medals
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Auction 36 - Objects: Judaica, Israeliana, Numismatics and Medals
February 26, 2014
Opening: $200
Sold for: $300
Including buyer's premium
1. A linocut portraying worshipers praying next to a stone wall, with the sun shining in the background. Inscription: "Mizrah". Signed in pencil and dated 1929. Mounted on cardboard: 25X19.5 cm. Stains.
2. Woodcut, view of Jerusalem and the inscription "Mizrah". Signed (unidentified). 12X13.5 cm. Fair-poor condition. Attached to acid-free paper.
3. Etching by Yehuda Wallersteiner. Figure blowing a Shofar on the background of the Old City of Jerusalem. Inscription: "LeShanah Tovah Tikatevu BeEretz Israel, 1935". 15X10.5 cm. Stains.
2. Woodcut, view of Jerusalem and the inscription "Mizrah". Signed (unidentified). 12X13.5 cm. Fair-poor condition. Attached to acid-free paper.
3. Etching by Yehuda Wallersteiner. Figure blowing a Shofar on the background of the Old City of Jerusalem. Inscription: "LeShanah Tovah Tikatevu BeEretz Israel, 1935". 15X10.5 cm. Stains.
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![Single leaf. Golubczyk printing press, Warsaw, [1920s-30s].
Lithographic printing in color.
Promotional or useful leaf of a J](https://files.kedem-auctions.com/files/Sale36-public/014.jpg "Illustrated Leaf with Zionist Motives (After Lilien) - Warsaw")
Auction 36 - Objects: Judaica, Israeliana, Numismatics and Medals
February 26, 2014
Opening: $300
Unsold
Single leaf. Golubczyk printing press, Warsaw, [1920s-30s].
Lithographic printing in color.
Promotional or useful leaf of a Jewish business owner, "E. Lipsker" of Warsaw. Decorated with a Star of David and Menorahs, with a large inscription: "Mizrahi".
In the center appear a nice illustration and the writing "for Zion's sake I shall not be silent", after Ephraim Moshe Lilien's drawing from the book Lieder des Ghetto.
Approx. 23X23 cm. Fair condition. Tears, professionally restored. Folding marks. Minor stains. Frame: 35X34.5 cm, not examined out of frame.
Lithographic printing in color.
Promotional or useful leaf of a Jewish business owner, "E. Lipsker" of Warsaw. Decorated with a Star of David and Menorahs, with a large inscription: "Mizrahi".
In the center appear a nice illustration and the writing "for Zion's sake I shall not be silent", after Ephraim Moshe Lilien's drawing from the book Lieder des Ghetto.
Approx. 23X23 cm. Fair condition. Tears, professionally restored. Folding marks. Minor stains. Frame: 35X34.5 cm, not examined out of frame.
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![A decoration for the upper part of a holy ark, shaped as the Tablets of Law. [Eretz Israel, c. mid 20th century].
Bent tin, w](https://files.kedem-auctions.com/files/Sale36-public/015.jpg "Holy Ark Decoration Shaped as the Tablets of Law")
Auction 36 - Objects: Judaica, Israeliana, Numismatics and Medals
February 26, 2014
Opening: $300
Sold for: $575
Including buyer's premium
A decoration for the upper part of a holy ark, shaped as the Tablets of Law. [Eretz Israel, c. mid 20th century].
Bent tin, with cutouts, painted and decorated.
This decoration was finely painted and written by an artist. It was intended to decorate the upper part of a holy ark. On the top it bears the symbol of the priestly blessing and a small Torah Crown; a main decoration shaped as the Tablets of the Law with the Ten Commandments. The lower part bears an inscription in Hebrew, with stylized branches on the sides.
Height: 45 cm, width: 46.5 cm. fair condition, Some damages and peeling of the paint. Rust and corrosion. The decoration has some bends and a missing part on the right side.
Bent tin, with cutouts, painted and decorated.
This decoration was finely painted and written by an artist. It was intended to decorate the upper part of a holy ark. On the top it bears the symbol of the priestly blessing and a small Torah Crown; a main decoration shaped as the Tablets of the Law with the Ten Commandments. The lower part bears an inscription in Hebrew, with stylized branches on the sides.
Height: 45 cm, width: 46.5 cm. fair condition, Some damages and peeling of the paint. Rust and corrosion. The decoration has some bends and a missing part on the right side.
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Auction 36 - Objects: Judaica, Israeliana, Numismatics and Medals
February 26, 2014
Opening: $200
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"When Adar begins we increase our joy". Published by Kahn & Fried, book merchants in Mukačevo, c. 1910-1920.
It was customary in Hungary, Slovakia and other countries to hang similar decorations on the synagogue wall at the opening of the month of "Adar".
On the margins and center verses and a liturgical poem for Purim are inscribed in Hebrew. Illustrations of storks, fish and lions.
34x41.5 cm. Fair-good condition. Glued on a paper for preservation. Folding marks. Some tears at the borders. The left bottom corner is missing.
It was customary in Hungary, Slovakia and other countries to hang similar decorations on the synagogue wall at the opening of the month of "Adar".
On the margins and center verses and a liturgical poem for Purim are inscribed in Hebrew. Illustrations of storks, fish and lions.
34x41.5 cm. Fair-good condition. Glued on a paper for preservation. Folding marks. Some tears at the borders. The left bottom corner is missing.
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!["When Adar begins we increase our joy", drawing on a postcard (undivided). Russia, [Early 20th century/ the 1920's]](https://files.kedem-auctions.com/files/Sale36-public/017.jpg "\"When Adar begins\" - Hand Painted Postcard – Russia")
Auction 36 - Objects: Judaica, Israeliana, Numismatics and Medals
February 26, 2014
Opening: $200
Sold for: $375
Including buyer's premium
"When Adar begins we increase our joy", drawing on a postcard (undivided). Russia, [Early 20th century/ the 1920's].
Watercolor illustrations: three medallions with fish, curtains and a sign with the Hebrew inscription: "When Adar begins we increase our joy", Pisces – the symbol of the month of Adar and "Adar". 13.5x8.5 cm. Good condition. Stains.
Watercolor illustrations: three medallions with fish, curtains and a sign with the Hebrew inscription: "When Adar begins we increase our joy", Pisces – the symbol of the month of Adar and "Adar". 13.5x8.5 cm. Good condition. Stains.
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Auction 36 - Objects: Judaica, Israeliana, Numismatics and Medals
February 26, 2014
Opening: $200
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Map of the borders of Eretz Israel according to Rabbi Eliyahu Mizrahi [leaf from the book about Rashi commentary by Rabbi Eliyahu Mizrahi. Fürth, 1763].
On p.122/2 appears a map of the borders of Eretz Israel, according to a map by Eliyahu Mizrahi which appeared in his book about Rashi commentary published in Venice in 1527 and was, most probably, the first printed Hebrew map. "Eretz Israel" is printed in the center, east pointing upwards.
Leaf 29 cm. Good condition. Stains.
On p.122/2 appears a map of the borders of Eretz Israel, according to a map by Eliyahu Mizrahi which appeared in his book about Rashi commentary published in Venice in 1527 and was, most probably, the first printed Hebrew map. "Eretz Israel" is printed in the center, east pointing upwards.
Leaf 29 cm. Good condition. Stains.
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!["Prominent Jewish Rabbis" – large leaf in lithographic printing [S. Schottlaender. Breslau], no date of printing. [](https://files.kedem-auctions.com/files/Sale36-public/019.jpg "Picture of Prominent Jewish Rabbis – Breslau, late 19th century")
Auction 36 - Objects: Judaica, Israeliana, Numismatics and Medals
February 26, 2014
Opening: $250
Sold for: $375
Including buyer's premium
"Prominent Jewish Rabbis" – large leaf in lithographic printing [S. Schottlaender. Breslau], no date of printing. [Printing press operated between the years1888 and 1894].
Portraits of 40 leading rabbis through the generations, amongst them: Rambam, Rabbi Shmuel Eidels (the Maharsha), Maggid of Koznitz, Vilna Ga'on, Chatam Sofer and his sons, Ba'al Shem Tov of Michelstadt, Rabbi Akiva Eger, and others.
Printed with gold and olive green decorations. 47X37.5 cm.Fair-good condition. Chopped margins. Minor damages. Frame: 45X54.5 cm, with minor damages.
Portraits of 40 leading rabbis through the generations, amongst them: Rambam, Rabbi Shmuel Eidels (the Maharsha), Maggid of Koznitz, Vilna Ga'on, Chatam Sofer and his sons, Ba'al Shem Tov of Michelstadt, Rabbi Akiva Eger, and others.
Printed with gold and olive green decorations. 47X37.5 cm.Fair-good condition. Chopped margins. Minor damages. Frame: 45X54.5 cm, with minor damages.
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Auction 36 - Objects: Judaica, Israeliana, Numismatics and Medals
February 26, 2014
Opening: $250
Unsold
1. Erinnerung. Jahrzeit leaf in colorful lithographic printing. Published by S. Grünwald, Timisoara, Ingusz-nyomda printing press, Arad, Transilvania, [early 20th cent.]. 33X42.5 cm. Good condition. Stains, minor tears.
2. Jahrzeit leaf [memorial day] in colorful lithographic printing. No printer details, [Germany, early 20th cent.]. 40X50 cm. Good condition.
3. "Mizrah" in colorful lithographic printing. [Breslau?, Germany, early 20th cent.]. 38X50.5 cm. Good condition. Minor damages to borders.
2. Jahrzeit leaf [memorial day] in colorful lithographic printing. No printer details, [Germany, early 20th cent.]. 40X50 cm. Good condition.
3. "Mizrah" in colorful lithographic printing. [Breslau?, Germany, early 20th cent.]. 38X50.5 cm. Good condition. Minor damages to borders.
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Auction 36 - Objects: Judaica, Israeliana, Numismatics and Medals
February 26, 2014
Opening: $600
Sold for: $1,875
Including buyer's premium
"Soldier leaving for the battlefield", lithograph. H. Laskov, Vilnius, ca. 1905.
Illustration by H. Laskov portraying a Jewish soldier leaving his family, since he was drafted to the Russian Army during the Russo-Japanese War.
The illustration shows the whole family taking leave of the soldier who goes to war. His father blesses him; his wife, mother and daughters are crying. Inscription in Russian above the illustration: "Soldier on reserve duty goes to war".
62X48 cm, framed 75X61 cm. Good condition. Folding marks, stains. Pasted on paper for preservation. Faded ink stamp under the illustration. On the left – censor approval – Vilnius, 1905. Publisher's name – erased.
See following item.
Illustration by H. Laskov portraying a Jewish soldier leaving his family, since he was drafted to the Russian Army during the Russo-Japanese War.
The illustration shows the whole family taking leave of the soldier who goes to war. His father blesses him; his wife, mother and daughters are crying. Inscription in Russian above the illustration: "Soldier on reserve duty goes to war".
62X48 cm, framed 75X61 cm. Good condition. Folding marks, stains. Pasted on paper for preservation. Faded ink stamp under the illustration. On the left – censor approval – Vilnius, 1905. Publisher's name – erased.
See following item.
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Auction 36 - Objects: Judaica, Israeliana, Numismatics and Medals
February 26, 2014
Opening: $600
Sold for: $2,000
Including buyer's premium
"The Young Widow", Lithograph. H. Laskov, Vilnius, ca. 1905.
Illustration by H. Laskov, portraying a family receiving the news about the death of a soldier, one of the family members.
The illustration features a military person holding a letter in his hand. His other hand is on the shoulder of the soldier's mother who buries her face in her hands. The soldier's wife and his daughters are crying. His father holds a photograph in his hand with the writing "Our Hospital" and an issue of "Der Fraynd" newspaper.
The interior of the apartment is almost identical to that of the previous lithograph with minor differences: here, next to Herzl's portrait on the wall hangs the portrait of the soldier and a map of the Far East. The Siddur on the "stander" which was open is now closed.
An inscription in Russian above the illustration: "The Young Widow". Under the illustration:"A friend delivered a letter from the hospital which announces the death of the soldier".
The illustration is signed: "H. Laskov". The name of the publisher and the censor's approval appear under the illustration.
61X49 cm framed 75X61 cm. Good condition. Folding marks. Pasted on paper for preservation.
Illustration by H. Laskov, portraying a family receiving the news about the death of a soldier, one of the family members.
The illustration features a military person holding a letter in his hand. His other hand is on the shoulder of the soldier's mother who buries her face in her hands. The soldier's wife and his daughters are crying. His father holds a photograph in his hand with the writing "Our Hospital" and an issue of "Der Fraynd" newspaper.
The interior of the apartment is almost identical to that of the previous lithograph with minor differences: here, next to Herzl's portrait on the wall hangs the portrait of the soldier and a map of the Far East. The Siddur on the "stander" which was open is now closed.
An inscription in Russian above the illustration: "The Young Widow". Under the illustration:"A friend delivered a letter from the hospital which announces the death of the soldier".
The illustration is signed: "H. Laskov". The name of the publisher and the censor's approval appear under the illustration.
61X49 cm framed 75X61 cm. Good condition. Folding marks. Pasted on paper for preservation.
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![Souvenir poster in honor of the opening of the Hebrew University in Jerusalem, [central Europe (Vienna?), 1925]. No mention o](https://files.kedem-auctions.com/files/Sale36-public/023.jpg "Souvenir Poster – Inauguration of the Hebrew University, 1925")
Auction 36 - Objects: Judaica, Israeliana, Numismatics and Medals
February 26, 2014
Opening: $500
Sold for: $2,500
Including buyer's premium
Souvenir poster in honor of the opening of the Hebrew University in Jerusalem, [central Europe (Vienna?), 1925]. No mention of printer's name.
In the center appears the Hebrew University on Mount Scopus (viewed from the west), according to plans drawn by Patrick Geddes and his son in law Frank Mears, which, eventually, were not followed. The illustration is surrounded by medallions with portraits of prominent persons in Jewish history: Herzl, Baron Rothschild, Nordau, Weizmann, Wolfson, Bialik, Ahad HaAm, Trumpeldor, Ben-Yehudah, Shapira, Ussishkin, Sokolov and Herbert Samuel. The portraits are encircled by decorations of leaves and acorns. On the reverse appear two ink-stamps: 14th Zionist Congress in Vienna (1925) and an ink-stamp indicating price.
54X47.5 cm. Good condition. Stains. Frame: 58X56 cm.
In the center appears the Hebrew University on Mount Scopus (viewed from the west), according to plans drawn by Patrick Geddes and his son in law Frank Mears, which, eventually, were not followed. The illustration is surrounded by medallions with portraits of prominent persons in Jewish history: Herzl, Baron Rothschild, Nordau, Weizmann, Wolfson, Bialik, Ahad HaAm, Trumpeldor, Ben-Yehudah, Shapira, Ussishkin, Sokolov and Herbert Samuel. The portraits are encircled by decorations of leaves and acorns. On the reverse appear two ink-stamps: 14th Zionist Congress in Vienna (1925) and an ink-stamp indicating price.
54X47.5 cm. Good condition. Stains. Frame: 58X56 cm.
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Auction 36 - Objects: Judaica, Israeliana, Numismatics and Medals
February 26, 2014
Opening: $1,500
Sold for: $3,500
Including buyer's premium
Ephraim Moshe Lilien, sketch for a drawing of the Ecce Homo arch, crossing the Via Dolorosa.
Pencil and ink on paper.
Stamped on the reverse with an ink stamp: "Nachlass E.M. Lilien".
51X36 cm, frame: 56X46 cm.
Pencil and ink on paper.
Stamped on the reverse with an ink stamp: "Nachlass E.M. Lilien".
51X36 cm, frame: 56X46 cm.
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