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Auction 50 - Jewish and Israeli History and Culture
March 16, 2016
Opening: $800
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A book, catalogues and booklets related to Herwarth Walden (1879-1941), a Jewish-German artist, curator, founder of the periodical "The Storm" (Der Sturm), as well as a publishing house and art gallery.
The book "Expressionism, the turning point in art" published by Walden in 1918 (item no. 1), includes essays about the expressionist movement and the prominent artists of the movement with reproductions of important works. The book also includes two original woodcuts by the artists Arnold Topp and Jacoba von Heemskerck and two lino-cuts by the artist Rudolf Bauer. In addition offered here are catalogues of exhibitions and booklets about modern art published by Walden, as well as a catalogue of an exhibition of his wife Nell Walden's art collection, exhibited in Basel, Switzerland in 1943, two years after his death.
Walden, born as Georg Levine, was married for a decade to the Jewish-German poet Elsa Lasker Schuller, who gave him the name by which he was known. Being a communist, he fled Germany in the early 1930s fearing the Nazis, and went to the Soviet Union, where he was persecuted due to his relations with Avant-garde art. He died in the Soviet prison in 1941.
1. Expressionismus, die Kunstwende, herausgegeben von Herwarth Walden. Berlin: Der Sturm, 1918. German. 143 pp, 31 cm. Re-bound. Original wrapper is integrated into the binding. Several restored pages. Damages to binding.
2. Die Futuristen – Umberto Boccioni, Carlo D. Carra, Luigi Russolo, Gino Severini. Berlin: Der Sturm. No year indicated. German
3. November 1916, Sechsundvierzigste Ausstellung Franz Marc Gedächtnis Ausstellung, Erster Deutscher Herbstsalon. Berlin: Der Sturm, [1913]. German.
4. Gemälde und Aquarelle / Holzschnitte. Berlin: Der Sturm, [1916]. German.
5. Sammlung Walden, Gemälden / Zeichnungen / Plastiken. Berlin: Der Sturm. No year indicated. German.
6. Die Neue Malerei, Herwarth Walden. Berlin: Der Sturm. 1919. German.
7. Die Neue Malerei, Herwarth Walden. Berlin: Der Sturm, 1919. Third edition. German.
8. Francis Picabia, Sammlung Nell Walden. Basel: Kunsthalle Basel, 1943. German.
Size and condition vary. Overall good condition.
The book "Expressionism, the turning point in art" published by Walden in 1918 (item no. 1), includes essays about the expressionist movement and the prominent artists of the movement with reproductions of important works. The book also includes two original woodcuts by the artists Arnold Topp and Jacoba von Heemskerck and two lino-cuts by the artist Rudolf Bauer. In addition offered here are catalogues of exhibitions and booklets about modern art published by Walden, as well as a catalogue of an exhibition of his wife Nell Walden's art collection, exhibited in Basel, Switzerland in 1943, two years after his death.
Walden, born as Georg Levine, was married for a decade to the Jewish-German poet Elsa Lasker Schuller, who gave him the name by which he was known. Being a communist, he fled Germany in the early 1930s fearing the Nazis, and went to the Soviet Union, where he was persecuted due to his relations with Avant-garde art. He died in the Soviet prison in 1941.
1. Expressionismus, die Kunstwende, herausgegeben von Herwarth Walden. Berlin: Der Sturm, 1918. German. 143 pp, 31 cm. Re-bound. Original wrapper is integrated into the binding. Several restored pages. Damages to binding.
2. Die Futuristen – Umberto Boccioni, Carlo D. Carra, Luigi Russolo, Gino Severini. Berlin: Der Sturm. No year indicated. German
3. November 1916, Sechsundvierzigste Ausstellung Franz Marc Gedächtnis Ausstellung, Erster Deutscher Herbstsalon. Berlin: Der Sturm, [1913]. German.
4. Gemälde und Aquarelle / Holzschnitte. Berlin: Der Sturm, [1916]. German.
5. Sammlung Walden, Gemälden / Zeichnungen / Plastiken. Berlin: Der Sturm. No year indicated. German.
6. Die Neue Malerei, Herwarth Walden. Berlin: Der Sturm. 1919. German.
7. Die Neue Malerei, Herwarth Walden. Berlin: Der Sturm, 1919. Third edition. German.
8. Francis Picabia, Sammlung Nell Walden. Basel: Kunsthalle Basel, 1943. German.
Size and condition vary. Overall good condition.
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Auction 50 - Jewish and Israeli History and Culture
March 16, 2016
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E. M. Lilien, Eine Künstlerische Entwickelung Um Die Jahrhundertwende, von Lothar Brieger. Mit 226 abbildungen nach radierungen und zeichnungen des künstlers [E. M. Lilien, His Artistic Development at the Turn of the Century, by Lothar Brieger. With Photographs of 226 Etchings and Works by the Artist]. Berlin-Vienna: Benjamin Harz, 1922.
A book about Ephraim Moses Lilien, with reproductions of his works. Copy no. 98 out of an edition of 100 numbered copies, with the author's signature and an etching signed by Lilien.
260 pp., 29.5 cm. Leather binding with gilt inscription and decorations. Very good condition. Purple leather binding, worn, with damage to margins and spine.
A book about Ephraim Moses Lilien, with reproductions of his works. Copy no. 98 out of an edition of 100 numbered copies, with the author's signature and an etching signed by Lilien.
260 pp., 29.5 cm. Leather binding with gilt inscription and decorations. Very good condition. Purple leather binding, worn, with damage to margins and spine.
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Auction 50 - Jewish and Israeli History and Culture
March 16, 2016
Opening: $700
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Rembrandtsche Radierungen. Berlin: Amlser & Rothardt, 1904. German.
Exquisite portfolio with 45 etchings by Rembrandt, printed in the late 19th or early 20th century.
On the verso of the etchings are two stamps - "Facsimilireproduktion der Reichsdruckerei Berlin" and "Einzelverkauf durch Amsler & Rothardt Berlin W 64". At the bottom of each leaf is an embossed number, apparently a serial number identifying the etching. Each etching is attached to passe-partout (in four cases, two small etchings are mounted on one passe-partout). Each passe-partout leaf is inscribed in pencil with the title of the etching (in German), its year of production, and a catalogue number that identifies it bibliographically. No table of contents or additional details.
The etchings are held in an exquisite leather portfolio, with a caption embossed on the front and a window through which a Rembrandt etching can be seen. On the inner side of the portfolio is a gilt caption - A.D. MDCCCCIV.
[7] passe-partout leaves, 63X43 cm, [33] passe-partout leaves, 46X31 cm, one etching on the front of the box. The etchings are in very good condition. Slight damage and stains to portfolio. One strap and clasp missing. Lower edge loose (but not detached).
Exquisite portfolio with 45 etchings by Rembrandt, printed in the late 19th or early 20th century.
On the verso of the etchings are two stamps - "Facsimilireproduktion der Reichsdruckerei Berlin" and "Einzelverkauf durch Amsler & Rothardt Berlin W 64". At the bottom of each leaf is an embossed number, apparently a serial number identifying the etching. Each etching is attached to passe-partout (in four cases, two small etchings are mounted on one passe-partout). Each passe-partout leaf is inscribed in pencil with the title of the etching (in German), its year of production, and a catalogue number that identifies it bibliographically. No table of contents or additional details.
The etchings are held in an exquisite leather portfolio, with a caption embossed on the front and a window through which a Rembrandt etching can be seen. On the inner side of the portfolio is a gilt caption - A.D. MDCCCCIV.
[7] passe-partout leaves, 63X43 cm, [33] passe-partout leaves, 46X31 cm, one etching on the front of the box. The etchings are in very good condition. Slight damage and stains to portfolio. One strap and clasp missing. Lower edge loose (but not detached).
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Auction 50 - Jewish and Israeli History and Culture
March 16, 2016
Opening: $400
Sold for: $2,500
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Bilder aus dem Altjudischen Familienleben, nach Originalgemalden von Prof. Moritz Oppenheim. Frankfurt am Main: Heinrich Keller, 1868. 2nd edition. German.
"Pictures of a Jewish Family Life", a dozen reproductions of paintings by Moritz Oppenheim, depicting a Jewish-German family and its customs (Sabbath, Bar Mitzvah, a wedding, and more). Titled in the plate, in German. With [4] introduction pages by Leopold Stein.
Following the twelve plates, additional plates are bound with reproductions of important paintings:
"Minyan" ["Jahrzeit"], scene from the Prussia-France war in 1870-1871, after a painting by Moritz Oppenheim; soldiers praying in bunkers, during the Prussia-France war, 1870, after a painting by Herman Junker; 13 engraving-plates from Bernard Picart's book (one folded plate); two engravings depicting the Portuguese congregation in Amsterdam; engraving of the interior of "Sha'ar HaShamayim" synagogue, London, with (printed) invitation in honor of David Suleiman Sassoon, to a ceremony celebrating two hundred years since the inauguration of the synagogue.
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"Pictures of a Jewish Family Life", a dozen reproductions of paintings by Moritz Oppenheim, depicting a Jewish-German family and its customs (Sabbath, Bar Mitzvah, a wedding, and more). Titled in the plate, in German. With [4] introduction pages by Leopold Stein.
Following the twelve plates, additional plates are bound with reproductions of important paintings:
"Minyan" ["Jahrzeit"], scene from the Prussia-France war in 1870-1871, after a painting by Moritz Oppenheim; soldiers praying in bunkers, during the Prussia-France war, 1870, after a painting by Herman Junker; 13 engraving-plates from Bernard Picart's book (one folded plate); two engravings depicting the Portuguese congregation in Amsterdam; engraving of the interior of "Sha'ar HaShamayim" synagogue, London, with (printed) invitation in honor of David Suleiman Sassoon, to a ceremony celebrating two hundred years since the inauguration of the synagogue.
Size and condition vary.
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Auction 50 - Jewish and Israeli History and Culture
March 16, 2016
Opening: $400
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251 original etchings made by artist Frank Brangwyn for the book "The Shadow of the Cross" (L'ombre de la Croix) by Jerome and Jean Tharaud, about the life the Carpathian Jews. [No publisher indicated, ca. 1931].
Included is the original copper plate used to print one of the etchings (cancelled).
The collection contains three sets of 73 identical etchings, differing in line boldness and shade, and two additional sets of 16 etchings not included in the book, also identical, differing in printing quality. Held in stiff cardboard case. On the paper portfolios holding the etchings are stickers with the name of the Parisian Lapina publishing house.
Frank Brangwyn (1867-1956) - British painter, engraver and graphic artist of Belgian origin. Brangwyn was knighted in 1941. The brothers Jerome and Jean Tharaud - French writers. Wrote a long series of books, conservative in tone, sometimes to the point of anti-Semitism. Nevertheless the Tharaud brothers took a great interest in Jews and wrote about them often, describing their customs and way of life.
Etchings of varying size on 24X32 cm leaves. Etchings in very good condition. Each set is held in a soft paper portfolio with thin paper dividers. The original cardboard portfolio is dismantled and held, together with the etchings, in a stiff cardboard case apparently made later, itself also worn and damaged.
Included is the original copper plate used to print one of the etchings (cancelled).
The collection contains three sets of 73 identical etchings, differing in line boldness and shade, and two additional sets of 16 etchings not included in the book, also identical, differing in printing quality. Held in stiff cardboard case. On the paper portfolios holding the etchings are stickers with the name of the Parisian Lapina publishing house.
Frank Brangwyn (1867-1956) - British painter, engraver and graphic artist of Belgian origin. Brangwyn was knighted in 1941. The brothers Jerome and Jean Tharaud - French writers. Wrote a long series of books, conservative in tone, sometimes to the point of anti-Semitism. Nevertheless the Tharaud brothers took a great interest in Jews and wrote about them often, describing their customs and way of life.
Etchings of varying size on 24X32 cm leaves. Etchings in very good condition. Each set is held in a soft paper portfolio with thin paper dividers. The original cardboard portfolio is dismantled and held, together with the etchings, in a stiff cardboard case apparently made later, itself also worn and damaged.
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Auction 50 - Jewish and Israeli History and Culture
March 16, 2016
Opening: $1,000
Sold for: $2,500
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Verve, Vol. IX, No. 35 et 36, Dernieres Oeuvres de Matisse, 1950-1954. Paris: Verve, 1958. French.
A double issue of the art magazine Verve, dedicated to the last works of Henri Matisse from the years 1950-1954 (Matisse died in 1954). Volume in hard cover with forty color lithographs by Matisse, alongside reproductions and text.
186 pp., 35 cm. Good condition. Original cellophane wrapper torn, with losses. Light wear to cover corners and spine edges.
A double issue of the art magazine Verve, dedicated to the last works of Henri Matisse from the years 1950-1954 (Matisse died in 1954). Volume in hard cover with forty color lithographs by Matisse, alongside reproductions and text.
186 pp., 35 cm. Good condition. Original cellophane wrapper torn, with losses. Light wear to cover corners and spine edges.
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Auction 50 - Jewish and Israeli History and Culture
March 16, 2016
Opening: $1,200
Sold for: $2,125
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Verve. Revue Artistique et Littéraire. Vol. VIII, Nos 33 et 34. Paris: Verve, 1956. French.
Issue no. 33-34 of "Verve". 105 black and white reproductions of good quality, and 28 original lithographs (16 in color), on biblical themes, created by Chagall during the years 1930-1955. Cover design by Chagall.
Volume: 36 cm. Good condition. Some stains (most stains are found on endpapers and title page). Some damages to binding and spine.
Issue no. 33-34 of "Verve". 105 black and white reproductions of good quality, and 28 original lithographs (16 in color), on biblical themes, created by Chagall during the years 1930-1955. Cover design by Chagall.
Volume: 36 cm. Good condition. Some stains (most stains are found on endpapers and title page). Some damages to binding and spine.
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Auction 50 - Jewish and Israeli History and Culture
March 16, 2016
Opening: $1,200
Sold for: $2,125
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Verve. Revue Artistique et Littéraire. Vol. X, Nos 37 et 38; Dessins Pour La Bible, Marc Chagall. Paris: Verve, 1960. French.
Issue no. 37-38 of "Verve". 96 black and white reproductions of good quality, and 24 color lithographs, on biblical themes, created by Chagall during the years 1958-1959. Cover design by Chagall.
Volume: 36 cm. Very good condition. Some damages to binding.
Issue no. 37-38 of "Verve". 96 black and white reproductions of good quality, and 24 color lithographs, on biblical themes, created by Chagall during the years 1958-1959. Cover design by Chagall.
Volume: 36 cm. Very good condition. Some damages to binding.
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Auction 50 - Jewish and Israeli History and Culture
March 16, 2016
Opening: $1,200
Sold for: $1,875
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Verve. Revue Artistique et Littéraire. Vol. X, Nos 37 et 38; Dessins Pour La Bible, Marc Chagall. Paris: Verve, 1960. French.
Issue no. 37-38 of “Verve”. 96 black and white reproductions of good quality, and 24 color lithographs, on biblical themes, created by Chagall during the years 1958-1959. Cover design by Chagall.
Volume: 36 cm. Very good condition. Some damages to binding.
Issue no. 37-38 of “Verve”. 96 black and white reproductions of good quality, and 24 color lithographs, on biblical themes, created by Chagall during the years 1958-1959. Cover design by Chagall.
Volume: 36 cm. Very good condition. Some damages to binding.
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Auction 50 - Jewish and Israeli History and Culture
March 16, 2016
Opening: $600
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Chagall, Jacques Lassaigne. Paris: Maeght, 1957. French.
The book includes a biography of Chagall, poems he wrote, reproductions of many paintings and 15 full-page original lithographs. Four are double-spread, most are in color. One of the lithographs is on the paper wrapper, another is on the title page.
177 pp., 23 cm. Very good condition. Large handwritten dedication.
The book includes a biography of Chagall, poems he wrote, reproductions of many paintings and 15 full-page original lithographs. Four are double-spread, most are in color. One of the lithographs is on the paper wrapper, another is on the title page.
177 pp., 23 cm. Very good condition. Large handwritten dedication.
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Auction 50 - Jewish and Israeli History and Culture
March 16, 2016
Opening: $500
Sold for: $1,375
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Chagall Lithographe. Two first volumes from a series of six volumes, published by André Sauret. France, 1960--1963. French.
Dedicated to Chagall, and accompanied by reproductions of his works and by original lithographs.
1. Chagall Lithographe, first volume, 1960. Includes 11 original lithographs (most in color) within the books, and an additional original lithograph - on volume's wrapper. 220, [1] pages, 32 cm. Good condition.
2. Chagall Lithographe, volume two, 1963. Contains 11 original lithographs within the book (some in color), and an additional original lithograph - on volume's wrapper. Enclosed is a prospectus with an original lithograph (identical to the lithograph on the wrapper). 209, [1] pages, 32 cm. Good condition.
Dedicated to Chagall, and accompanied by reproductions of his works and by original lithographs.
1. Chagall Lithographe, first volume, 1960. Includes 11 original lithographs (most in color) within the books, and an additional original lithograph - on volume's wrapper. 220, [1] pages, 32 cm. Good condition.
2. Chagall Lithographe, volume two, 1963. Contains 11 original lithographs within the book (some in color), and an additional original lithograph - on volume's wrapper. Enclosed is a prospectus with an original lithograph (identical to the lithograph on the wrapper). 209, [1] pages, 32 cm. Good condition.
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![Marc Chagall, Vitraux pour Jérusalem [Marc Chagall, Windows for Jerusalem]. Foreword and comments by Jean Leymaries. M](https://files.kedem-auctions.com/files/Sale50-public/496.jpg "Marc Chagall – \"Jerusalem Windows\" – Two Original Lithographs")
Auction 50 - Jewish and Israeli History and Culture
March 16, 2016
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Marc Chagall, Vitraux pour Jérusalem [Marc Chagall, Windows for Jerusalem]. Foreword and comments by Jean Leymaries. Monte Carlo: André Sauret, 1962. French.
Book on the creation process of the dozen stained glass windows in the synagogue of "Hadassah En Kerem" hospital in Jerusalem, by Marc Chagall. The windows depict the Twelve Tribes and are considered one of Chagall's most famous works. The book contains numerous illustration plates, in color and in black and white, and two original lithographs in color by Chagall.
Volume 33 cm. Very good condition. Some damages.
Book on the creation process of the dozen stained glass windows in the synagogue of "Hadassah En Kerem" hospital in Jerusalem, by Marc Chagall. The windows depict the Twelve Tribes and are considered one of Chagall's most famous works. The book contains numerous illustration plates, in color and in black and white, and two original lithographs in color by Chagall.
Volume 33 cm. Very good condition. Some damages.
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