Auction 39 - Objects: Judaica, Israeliana, Numismatics and Medals
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Auction 39 - Objects: Judaica, Israeliana, Numismatics and Medals
July 16, 2014
Opening: $250
Sold for: $313
Including buyer's premium
Two medals, a plaque and a button, in honor of Sarah Bernhardt (1844-1923), a French stage actress of Jewish origin, who was considered at the time the "Most famous actress in the world". [France, first half of 20th century?].
1. Medal awarded to Sarah Bernhardt by a society of discharged soldiers in France (société de secours mutuels des ex militaries), 1877.
Obverse: Emblem composed of an armor and various arms surrounded by the society's name and the year. Reverse: A French dedication: "Souvenir of February 4th 1877". In the center appears an engraved inscription: "A Mlle Sarah Bernhardt de la Comédie-Française" [Miss Sarah Bernhardt of the "Comédie-Française" (one of the French national theatres)]. Diameter: 50 mm.
2. Plaque with Bernhardt's portrait. 68X69 mm.
3. Button with the portrait of Bernhardt playing the role of Napoleon. Framed in an eagle-shaped frame. Diameter: 35 mm.
4. Medal commemorating Sarah Bernhardt.
Obverse: Relief of her portrait. Signed: R. Baudichon. Reverse: An amphitheater at the upper part and at the lower part - a list of plays with Bernhardt's participation and a pair of masks. Diameter: 62 mm.
1. Medal awarded to Sarah Bernhardt by a society of discharged soldiers in France (société de secours mutuels des ex militaries), 1877.
Obverse: Emblem composed of an armor and various arms surrounded by the society's name and the year. Reverse: A French dedication: "Souvenir of February 4th 1877". In the center appears an engraved inscription: "A Mlle Sarah Bernhardt de la Comédie-Française" [Miss Sarah Bernhardt of the "Comédie-Française" (one of the French national theatres)]. Diameter: 50 mm.
2. Plaque with Bernhardt's portrait. 68X69 mm.
3. Button with the portrait of Bernhardt playing the role of Napoleon. Framed in an eagle-shaped frame. Diameter: 35 mm.
4. Medal commemorating Sarah Bernhardt.
Obverse: Relief of her portrait. Signed: R. Baudichon. Reverse: An amphitheater at the upper part and at the lower part - a list of plays with Bernhardt's participation and a pair of masks. Diameter: 62 mm.
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Auction 39 - Objects: Judaica, Israeliana, Numismatics and Medals
July 16, 2014
Opening: $200
Sold for: $250
Including buyer's premium
Plaque in memory of the pianist Clotilde Kleeberg-Samuel, created by her husband, the Belgian sculptor and medals manufacturer Charles Samuel. Silver plated bronze. [Belgium, 1909].
Obverse: Profile portrait of Clotilde Kleeberg-Samuel. Under the portrait appears a branch with flowers and leaves with the inscription:"Clotilde Kleeberg Samuel 1866-1909". Reverse: An engraved dedication in Latin. 65X51 mm.
Obverse: Profile portrait of Clotilde Kleeberg-Samuel. Under the portrait appears a branch with flowers and leaves with the inscription:"Clotilde Kleeberg Samuel 1866-1909". Reverse: An engraved dedication in Latin. 65X51 mm.
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Auction 39 - Objects: Judaica, Israeliana, Numismatics and Medals
July 16, 2014
Opening: $200
Sold for: $250
Including buyer's premium
Medal and plaque – Jewish women of German origin, first half of 20th century.
1. Medal with portrait of Frida Löwenthal, 1847-1923, wife of Jewish-German chemist Ludwig Mond. Inscription around the portrait: Mrs. Ludwig Mond October. 1847, October 1909".Reverse: "In Memoriam" [in memory]. Diameter: 43 mm.
2. Plaque which belonged to Stella Rothschild née Schott. In the center a star with the letter "S" and an inscription "Stella Rothschild Geb Schott, Sept. 1920". 135X135 mm.
1. Medal with portrait of Frida Löwenthal, 1847-1923, wife of Jewish-German chemist Ludwig Mond. Inscription around the portrait: Mrs. Ludwig Mond October. 1847, October 1909".Reverse: "In Memoriam" [in memory]. Diameter: 43 mm.
2. Plaque which belonged to Stella Rothschild née Schott. In the center a star with the letter "S" and an inscription "Stella Rothschild Geb Schott, Sept. 1920". 135X135 mm.
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Auction 39 - Objects: Judaica, Israeliana, Numismatics and Medals
July 16, 2014
Opening: $200
Sold for: $550
Including buyer's premium
Bronze plaque with a relief of Heinrich Loewe's portrait. Berlin, 1907. Signed: "K. Geldmacher Berlin".
10.5X8.5 cm, attached to a wooden base: 15X13 cm.
10.5X8.5 cm, attached to a wooden base: 15X13 cm.
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Auction 39 - Objects: Judaica, Israeliana, Numismatics and Medals
July 16, 2014
Opening: $250
Sold for: $313
Including buyer's premium
Three medals – painters and poets. Sweden, Switzerland and Holland, 19th century.
1. Silver medal in memory of Oscar Levertin (1862-1906), Swedish poet, critic and historian of literature.
Obverse: Levertin's portrait, his name and dates of birth and death. On the left appears an inscription in Latin: "Sagax literarum arbiter" [literary critic]. Signed: Erik Lindberg (Swedish sculptor and maker of medals; designed the Nobel Prize medals). Reverse: A harp with roses decorating its base. In the background appears a building and cypresses. Encircled by an inscription in Latin: "rosas et cupressus aequali cantavit ardore". Diameter: 45 mm.
2. Medal in memory of the Dutch painter Solomon Leonard Verveer, 1813-1876.
Obverse: Verveer's portrait and a dedication in Dutch.
Reverse: Easel covered with cloth, with a landscape painting. Next to the easel stands a stool on which a palette and brushes are placed. Surrounding the image is an inscription in Dutch "S.L. Verveer, loved by many…". Diameter: 60 mm.
3. Medal in memory of the Swiss painter and poet Salomon Gessner, 1730-1788.
Obverse: Gessner's portrait. Signed: Vivier F.
Reverse: Inscription in Latin. Diameter: 40 mm.
1. Silver medal in memory of Oscar Levertin (1862-1906), Swedish poet, critic and historian of literature.
Obverse: Levertin's portrait, his name and dates of birth and death. On the left appears an inscription in Latin: "Sagax literarum arbiter" [literary critic]. Signed: Erik Lindberg (Swedish sculptor and maker of medals; designed the Nobel Prize medals). Reverse: A harp with roses decorating its base. In the background appears a building and cypresses. Encircled by an inscription in Latin: "rosas et cupressus aequali cantavit ardore". Diameter: 45 mm.
2. Medal in memory of the Dutch painter Solomon Leonard Verveer, 1813-1876.
Obverse: Verveer's portrait and a dedication in Dutch.
Reverse: Easel covered with cloth, with a landscape painting. Next to the easel stands a stool on which a palette and brushes are placed. Surrounding the image is an inscription in Dutch "S.L. Verveer, loved by many…". Diameter: 60 mm.
3. Medal in memory of the Swiss painter and poet Salomon Gessner, 1730-1788.
Obverse: Gessner's portrait. Signed: Vivier F.
Reverse: Inscription in Latin. Diameter: 40 mm.
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![Four medals, [Austria, late 19th century].
1. Medal in honor of Dr. Ludwig August Ritter von Frankl-Hochwart, 1810-1894, Jewi](https://files.kedem-auctions.com/files/Sale39-public/330_1.jpg "Four Medals – Intellectuals and Renowned People – Austria")
![Four medals, [Austria, late 19th century].
1. Medal in honor of Dr. Ludwig August Ritter von Frankl-Hochwart, 1810-1894, Jewi](https://files.kedem-auctions.com/files/Sale39-public/330_2.jpg "Four Medals – Intellectuals and Renowned People – Austria")
Auction 39 - Objects: Judaica, Israeliana, Numismatics and Medals
July 16, 2014
Opening: $300
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Four medals, [Austria, late 19th century].
1. Medal in honor of Dr. Ludwig August Ritter von Frankl-Hochwart, 1810-1894, Jewish-Austrian author and poet, founder of Lemel school in Jerusalem.
Obverse: Relief portrait. Marked: C. Radnitzky. Reverse: Heraldic emblem and inscription in German: "Dem Freunde U[nd]: Kollegen Die Beamten Der Isr[aelitische]: Cultusgemeinde In Wien" [to members and colleagues of the Jewish congregation of Vienna]. Diameter: 39 mm.
2-3. Two identical medals (one made of silver) in honor of the Austrian philosopher Theodor Gomperz (1832-1912) 60th birthday, 1892.
Obverse: Relief portrait. Marked: A. Scharff. Reverse: Allegoric relief – boy holding a pick-axe and two women on the beach; representing linguistics, archaeology and philosophy. Diameter: 45 mm.
4. Medal in memory of Adolf Fischhof, 1816-1893, Jewish-Austrian, native of Hungary, physician, author and politician.
Obverse: Relief portrait. Marked: F.X. Pawlik [Franz Xaver Pawlik]. Reverse: A woman covering with flowers Fischhof's bust, and a winged boy-angel holding a torch next to her. Diameter: 56 mm.
1. Medal in honor of Dr. Ludwig August Ritter von Frankl-Hochwart, 1810-1894, Jewish-Austrian author and poet, founder of Lemel school in Jerusalem.
Obverse: Relief portrait. Marked: C. Radnitzky. Reverse: Heraldic emblem and inscription in German: "Dem Freunde U[nd]: Kollegen Die Beamten Der Isr[aelitische]: Cultusgemeinde In Wien" [to members and colleagues of the Jewish congregation of Vienna]. Diameter: 39 mm.
2-3. Two identical medals (one made of silver) in honor of the Austrian philosopher Theodor Gomperz (1832-1912) 60th birthday, 1892.
Obverse: Relief portrait. Marked: A. Scharff. Reverse: Allegoric relief – boy holding a pick-axe and two women on the beach; representing linguistics, archaeology and philosophy. Diameter: 45 mm.
4. Medal in memory of Adolf Fischhof, 1816-1893, Jewish-Austrian, native of Hungary, physician, author and politician.
Obverse: Relief portrait. Marked: F.X. Pawlik [Franz Xaver Pawlik]. Reverse: A woman covering with flowers Fischhof's bust, and a winged boy-angel holding a torch next to her. Diameter: 56 mm.
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Auction 39 - Objects: Judaica, Israeliana, Numismatics and Medals
July 16, 2014
Opening: $400
Unsold
Three Jewish medals. Belgium, 19th century.
1. A medal made on behalf of the "Belgian Liberals" in honor of the author Eugène Sue, author of the "Wandering Jew". Belgium, 1845. Maker: Laurent Joseph Hart.
Obverse: Eugène Sue's portrait and an inscription in French: LES LIBÉRAUX BELGES A EUGÈNE SÜE" [ Belgian Liberals tribute to Sue]. Marked: Hart Janv 1845. Reverse: quill pen surrounded by titles of four compositions, among them the "Wandering Jew". At the edges appears the inscription: "Sa Plume Foudroie l'Hydre Qui Brava Rome et Les Rois" [his pen struck the Hydra, defying Rome and the Kings]. Diameter: 53 mm.
2. Medal made in honor of the Jewish doctor Simon Lubin.
Obverse: Lubin's portrait. Signed: J. Leclerq F. [Julien Gabriel Leclerq]. Reverse: Dedication in French. Brussels, April 1835. Diameter: 48 mm.
3. Medal made in memory of Louis Jacobs, 1803-1847, Belgian attorney, judge and Congress Member.
Obverse: Jacobs' portrait. Marked: Hart Fecit. Reverse: Dedication in French: "For his contribution to business, the arts, public education and industry", surrounded by an inscription: "Congrès national, commission mixte de navigation, consiel communal d'anvers" [one of the Belgian congress committees in which Jacobs was active.]. Diameter: 53 mm.
1. A medal made on behalf of the "Belgian Liberals" in honor of the author Eugène Sue, author of the "Wandering Jew". Belgium, 1845. Maker: Laurent Joseph Hart.
Obverse: Eugène Sue's portrait and an inscription in French: LES LIBÉRAUX BELGES A EUGÈNE SÜE" [ Belgian Liberals tribute to Sue]. Marked: Hart Janv 1845. Reverse: quill pen surrounded by titles of four compositions, among them the "Wandering Jew". At the edges appears the inscription: "Sa Plume Foudroie l'Hydre Qui Brava Rome et Les Rois" [his pen struck the Hydra, defying Rome and the Kings]. Diameter: 53 mm.
2. Medal made in honor of the Jewish doctor Simon Lubin.
Obverse: Lubin's portrait. Signed: J. Leclerq F. [Julien Gabriel Leclerq]. Reverse: Dedication in French. Brussels, April 1835. Diameter: 48 mm.
3. Medal made in memory of Louis Jacobs, 1803-1847, Belgian attorney, judge and Congress Member.
Obverse: Jacobs' portrait. Marked: Hart Fecit. Reverse: Dedication in French: "For his contribution to business, the arts, public education and industry", surrounded by an inscription: "Congrès national, commission mixte de navigation, consiel communal d'anvers" [one of the Belgian congress committees in which Jacobs was active.]. Diameter: 53 mm.
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![1. A medal commemorating the 70th birthday of H.S. Rosenberg (founder of an auction house in Hannover), [Germany, 1901]. Obve](https://files.kedem-auctions.com/files/Sale39-public/332_1.jpg "Two Personal Medals – Germany")
![1. A medal commemorating the 70th birthday of H.S. Rosenberg (founder of an auction house in Hannover), [Germany, 1901]. Obve](https://files.kedem-auctions.com/files/Sale39-public/332_2.jpg "Two Personal Medals – Germany")
Auction 39 - Objects: Judaica, Israeliana, Numismatics and Medals
July 16, 2014
Opening: $200
Sold for: $500
Including buyer's premium
1. A medal commemorating the 70th birthday of H.S. Rosenberg (founder of an auction house in Hannover), [Germany, 1901]. Obverse: Rosenberg's portrait. Reverse: A dedication in German surrounded by decorations. Diameter: 50 mm.
2. Medal of the Oppenheim family. [Germany, 1898?].
Obverse: Portrait of Nathan Markus Oppenheim, 1810-1891. Signed: Kowarzik.
Reverse: A family in their study at home and the inscription: "Wir Gratuliren, z. 15 Sept"[we congratulate, September 15], and ".M. N. Oppenheim 1848-98". [15th of September is the birth date of Moritz Nathan Oppenheim, son of Nathan Markus]. Diameter: 60 mm.
2. Medal of the Oppenheim family. [Germany, 1898?].
Obverse: Portrait of Nathan Markus Oppenheim, 1810-1891. Signed: Kowarzik.
Reverse: A family in their study at home and the inscription: "Wir Gratuliren, z. 15 Sept"[we congratulate, September 15], and ".M. N. Oppenheim 1848-98". [15th of September is the birth date of Moritz Nathan Oppenheim, son of Nathan Markus]. Diameter: 60 mm.
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Auction 39 - Objects: Judaica, Israeliana, Numismatics and Medals
July 16, 2014
Opening: $250
Unsold
Two medals commemorating weddings of Jewish couples. Holland, 18th-19th century.
1. A medal commemorating the Golden Anniversary of Jan Jacob van Westrenen and Johanna Catharina Mamuchet van Houdringe, [Holland, 1759]. Fine reliefs of Psalm verses and a Hebrew inscription. Diameter: 42 mm.
2. A medal commemorating the Golden Anniversary of Henry Levyssohn and Elizabeth Lavino, [Holland, 1842], manufacturer: Jacques Wiener. Image of a canopy and a text in Dutch. Diameter: 37 mm.
1. A medal commemorating the Golden Anniversary of Jan Jacob van Westrenen and Johanna Catharina Mamuchet van Houdringe, [Holland, 1759]. Fine reliefs of Psalm verses and a Hebrew inscription. Diameter: 42 mm.
2. A medal commemorating the Golden Anniversary of Henry Levyssohn and Elizabeth Lavino, [Holland, 1842], manufacturer: Jacques Wiener. Image of a canopy and a text in Dutch. Diameter: 37 mm.
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![Four pendants – assistance to pogrom victims. [Holland, early 20th century].
Obverse: Inscription in Dutch: "voor slacht](https://files.kedem-auctions.com/files/Sale39-public/334_1.jpg "Four Pendants – \"Kuma Azarta Lanu\" – Assistance to Pogrom Victims – Ho")
![Four pendants – assistance to pogrom victims. [Holland, early 20th century].
Obverse: Inscription in Dutch: "voor slacht](https://files.kedem-auctions.com/files/Sale39-public/334_2.jpg "Four Pendants – \"Kuma Azarta Lanu\" – Assistance to Pogrom Victims – Ho")
Auction 39 - Objects: Judaica, Israeliana, Numismatics and Medals
July 16, 2014
Opening: $200
Sold for: $625
Including buyer's premium
Four pendants – assistance to pogrom victims. [Holland, early 20th century].
Obverse: Inscription in Dutch: "voor slachtoffers de pogrom" [for pogrom's victims]. In the center a verse in Hebrew "Kuma Azarta Lanu" (Psalms 44:27) and its translation into Dutch (op! ons ter hulpe). Reverse: An injured woman on the ground, holding a baby, a man standing next to them crying to heaven, and an inscription in Hebrew: "Shema Israel". In the background a crowd of rioters is depicted, running away.
32X23 mm.
Obverse: Inscription in Dutch: "voor slachtoffers de pogrom" [for pogrom's victims]. In the center a verse in Hebrew "Kuma Azarta Lanu" (Psalms 44:27) and its translation into Dutch (op! ons ter hulpe). Reverse: An injured woman on the ground, holding a baby, a man standing next to them crying to heaven, and an inscription in Hebrew: "Shema Israel". In the background a crowd of rioters is depicted, running away.
32X23 mm.
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![Two medals commemorating the establishment of the Jewish orphanage in Amsterdam. [Amsterdam, ca. 1865].
Obverse: Relief of a](https://files.kedem-auctions.com/files/Sale39-public/335_1.jpg "Two Medals – Jewish Orphanage in Amsterdam")
![Two medals commemorating the establishment of the Jewish orphanage in Amsterdam. [Amsterdam, ca. 1865].
Obverse: Relief of a](https://files.kedem-auctions.com/files/Sale39-public/335_2.jpg "Two Medals – Jewish Orphanage in Amsterdam")
Auction 39 - Objects: Judaica, Israeliana, Numismatics and Medals
July 16, 2014
Opening: $450
Sold for: $688
Including buyer's premium
Two medals commemorating the establishment of the Jewish orphanage in Amsterdam. [Amsterdam, ca. 1865].
Obverse: Relief of a woman holding two children, with a shield bearing a Star of David and the inscription "Megadlei Yetomim". Reverse: Relief of the building of the Jewish orphanage in Amsterdam, established in 1865, with an inscription in German.
Diameter: 70 mm.
Obverse: Relief of a woman holding two children, with a shield bearing a Star of David and the inscription "Megadlei Yetomim". Reverse: Relief of the building of the Jewish orphanage in Amsterdam, established in 1865, with an inscription in German.
Diameter: 70 mm.
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Auction 39 - Objects: Judaica, Israeliana, Numismatics and Medals
July 16, 2014
Opening: $300
Sold for: $688
Including buyer's premium
1. Plaque, Jewish orphanage "Machseh Lajesoumim" in Leiden. Depiction of the orphanage building's front with a dedication in Dutch. June, 1929. 58X100 mm.
2. Plaque, one hundred years of the Jewish orphanage in Rotterdam. Featuring the orphanage building's front and an inscription, which reads:"Israëlitisch Weeshuis Rotterdam 1833 1933" and another inscription in Hebrew and Dutch. 60X80 mm.
3. "Vredige Levensavond" [peaceful night of life]. Medal of a Jewish home for the elderly. [Holland, 1938]. Bronze, placed on an octagonal base to be used as a paperweight. Only 100 units were made by Koningklijke Begreer in Utrecht. Decorated with wings and the letters JI (Joodse Invaliden – handicapped Jews). Images depicting the sun, Star of David and an elderly Jew, resting. "Art Deco" style. Diameter: 60 mm, base: 70 mm.
2. Plaque, one hundred years of the Jewish orphanage in Rotterdam. Featuring the orphanage building's front and an inscription, which reads:"Israëlitisch Weeshuis Rotterdam 1833 1933" and another inscription in Hebrew and Dutch. 60X80 mm.
3. "Vredige Levensavond" [peaceful night of life]. Medal of a Jewish home for the elderly. [Holland, 1938]. Bronze, placed on an octagonal base to be used as a paperweight. Only 100 units were made by Koningklijke Begreer in Utrecht. Decorated with wings and the letters JI (Joodse Invaliden – handicapped Jews). Images depicting the sun, Star of David and an elderly Jew, resting. "Art Deco" style. Diameter: 60 mm, base: 70 mm.
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