Auction 9 - Jewish and Israeli History and Culture
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![1-2. Union Jack issue [daily paper of the British Forces] of 08.05.45' headline: Germany: the end ; evening paper, headline:](https://files.kedem-auctions.com/files/Sale9-public/380.jpg "End of Second World War – Newspapers for British Forces in Italy")
Auction 9 - Jewish and Israeli History and Culture
March 17, 201
Opening: $120
Sold for: $150
Including buyer's premium
1-2. Union Jack issue [daily paper of the British Forces] of 08.05.45' headline: Germany: the end ; evening paper, headline: Big three proclaim victory in Eueope. Tears to edges, stains.
3. Victory issue of The Stars and stripes [daily paper of the British forces in Italy], headline: It's over here. Tears to edges, stains.
4. Issue of Time magazine of 12.05.45, edition for the forces fighting in italy. Illustration of soldiers of the three nations and the writing: The big three – one job done". Back cover detached.
3. Victory issue of The Stars and stripes [daily paper of the British forces in Italy], headline: It's over here. Tears to edges, stains.
4. Issue of Time magazine of 12.05.45, edition for the forces fighting in italy. Illustration of soldiers of the three nations and the writing: The big three – one job done". Back cover detached.
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Jewish Soldiers, The Jewish Legion and the Jewish Brigade
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Auction 9 - Jewish and Israeli History and Culture
March 17, 201
Opening: $10
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Arthur Szyk, original miniature painting of the series Arabian Nights. Gouash on cardboard, the1940's.
"Arabian Nights" painting were made by Szyk in the nineteen forties when he was committed to The Limited Editions Club to paint 100 paintings of this series, but painted only 60 until his death in 1951.
The painting was published in the second volume of Arabian Nights Entertainments, Ipswich, England, The Limited Editions Club, 1954.
14.3 X 10.7 cm, on cardboard board 22.9 X 18.5 cm, in a fine frame 25 X 20.5 cm. Very good condition. Date and signature by artist on right corner, faded signature, recognizable.
"Arabian Nights" painting were made by Szyk in the nineteen forties when he was committed to The Limited Editions Club to paint 100 paintings of this series, but painted only 60 until his death in 1951.
The painting was published in the second volume of Arabian Nights Entertainments, Ipswich, England, The Limited Editions Club, 1954.
14.3 X 10.7 cm, on cardboard board 22.9 X 18.5 cm, in a fine frame 25 X 20.5 cm. Very good condition. Date and signature by artist on right corner, faded signature, recognizable.
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Jewish and Israeli Art
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Auction 9 - Jewish and Israeli History and Culture
March 17, 201
Opening: $400
Sold for: $688
Including buyer's premium
Song of Songs, Bomberg-Bytkovski. Published by Friends of the Author, Lodz, 1924.
Collection of Songs by Bomberg-Bytkovski, with 10 illustrations by Arthur Szyk, published privately by the author's friends.
Printed on high-quality paper. Illustrations on shiny white paper.
24 cm. Good condition. Many stains throughout the book (barely damaging pictures). Penned dedication. Original, stained binding.
Collection of Songs by Bomberg-Bytkovski, with 10 illustrations by Arthur Szyk, published privately by the author's friends.
Printed on high-quality paper. Illustrations on shiny white paper.
24 cm. Good condition. Many stains throughout the book (barely damaging pictures). Penned dedication. Original, stained binding.
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Jewish and Israeli Art
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![Le Livre D'esther, Robert Schmidt. L'edition d'art H. Piazza. Paris, [1925].
Megillat Esther in Hebrew and with French transl](https://files.kedem-auctions.com/files/Sale9-public/841.jpg "Arthur Shick – Illustratons for Book of Esther – Paris, 1925")
Auction 9 - Jewish and Israeli History and Culture
March 17, 201
Opening: $200
Sold for: $250
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Le Livre D'esther, Robert Schmidt. L'edition d'art H. Piazza. Paris, [1925].
Megillat Esther in Hebrew and with French translation, 20 colorful illustrations by Arthur Shick.
Copy no. 460 out of numbered 755-copy edition.
50, [1], LXXVI, [5] pages. 22.5 cm. Fair condition. Some of the plates are partially detached. Stained. Some of the Pargament papers are missing. Mended binding (unoriginal?) on which some of the original paper cover is pasted.
Megillat Esther in Hebrew and with French translation, 20 colorful illustrations by Arthur Shick.
Copy no. 460 out of numbered 755-copy edition.
50, [1], LXXVI, [5] pages. 22.5 cm. Fair condition. Some of the plates are partially detached. Stained. Some of the Pargament papers are missing. Mended binding (unoriginal?) on which some of the original paper cover is pasted.
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Jewish and Israeli Art
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Auction 9 - Jewish and Israeli History and Culture
March 17, 201
Opening: $600
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Varied collection of items illustrated by Arthur Szyk:
1. Szyk Caricatures, 6 caricatures divided as postcard in back, in original cover. 1940s.
2. Two checks signed by Szyk, 1946.
3. Two Down and One to Go, USA army booklet, cover picture by Arthur Szyk.
4. Single leaf, 11 years to Warsaw Ghetto Uprising, 1954. Illustrated by Arthur Szyk.
5. Invitation to Arthur Szyk exhibit in Philidelphia, 1954. Illustration and list of 117 creations.
6. Shabbat Candles, The Shabbat Journal, Passover 1948. All have anti-Nazi caricatures drawn by Szyk.
Sizes and conditions vary, mostly good condition.
1. Szyk Caricatures, 6 caricatures divided as postcard in back, in original cover. 1940s.
2. Two checks signed by Szyk, 1946.
3. Two Down and One to Go, USA army booklet, cover picture by Arthur Szyk.
4. Single leaf, 11 years to Warsaw Ghetto Uprising, 1954. Illustrated by Arthur Szyk.
5. Invitation to Arthur Szyk exhibit in Philidelphia, 1954. Illustration and list of 117 creations.
6. Shabbat Candles, The Shabbat Journal, Passover 1948. All have anti-Nazi caricatures drawn by Szyk.
Sizes and conditions vary, mostly good condition.
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Jewish and Israeli Art
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Auction 9 - Jewish and Israeli History and Culture
March 17, 201
Opening: $120
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Four printed items, illustrated by Athur Szyk:
1. Cover of Times Magazine, 22.12.1941.
2. Cover of Collier's Magazine, 20.6.1942.
3-4. Advertisements for Asbestos Limited (probably from a newspaper), pasted to cardboard.
Sizes and conditions vary, generally good condition.
1. Cover of Times Magazine, 22.12.1941.
2. Cover of Collier's Magazine, 20.6.1942.
3-4. Advertisements for Asbestos Limited (probably from a newspaper), pasted to cardboard.
Sizes and conditions vary, generally good condition.
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Jewish and Israeli Art
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Auction 9 - Jewish and Israeli History and Culture
March 17, 201
Opening: $4,000
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Illustrated and printed cloth, Israel? 1920s?
Colorful drawing of Chaim Weizmann inside a colorful frame, drawn by hand. On cloth which is printed on a block in its frame, with Persian elements and Persian writing.
Above Weizmann's image, there is a Star of David with the letters chet, aleph, bet, resh, hei, samech, bet.
There is a similar item in existence with the image of Herbert Samuel, which was displayed in and exhibit in the Ein Harod Museum of Art, and in the Judaica exhibit in ICC.
130x210 cm. The picture has a small tear, unprofessionally restored. Not checked out of frame.
Colorful drawing of Chaim Weizmann inside a colorful frame, drawn by hand. On cloth which is printed on a block in its frame, with Persian elements and Persian writing.
Above Weizmann's image, there is a Star of David with the letters chet, aleph, bet, resh, hei, samech, bet.
There is a similar item in existence with the image of Herbert Samuel, which was displayed in and exhibit in the Ein Harod Museum of Art, and in the Judaica exhibit in ICC.
130x210 cm. The picture has a small tear, unprofessionally restored. Not checked out of frame.
Category
Jewish and Israeli Art
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Auction 9 - Jewish and Israeli History and Culture
March 17, 201
Opening: $400
Sold for: $1,000
Including buyer's premium
Collection of letters sent by Shalom Seva to Yosef and Shifra Open of Afikim Kibbutz.
Seva (1897-1975), Israeli artist, scenery designer and sculpture. Acquired his artistic training in Koenigsberg and Berlin. Made aliya in 1936. His crafts were displayed in the Tel Aviv Art Museum.
Collection includes:
About 30 postcards and invitations to exhibits, over 50 letters by Seva, two photographs of the Achva creation, a German letter from Seva on the back of one of the pictures; handwritten 15-page letter, draft for letter with deals extensively with doubts and criticism concerning artwork in Israel, plus two printed and edited copies of the essay, together with "Dear Seva died two days ago…"; a twenty-page letter in German and a 4-page essay in German, pencil notes on the back of the essay; 19 photos of Seva, including picture of his gravesite; pencil inscription on pargament paper, signed; wooden cube with an engraving – image of Shlomo Hamelech; three printed advertisements for Seva's displays.
Sizes vary, good condition.
Seva (1897-1975), Israeli artist, scenery designer and sculpture. Acquired his artistic training in Koenigsberg and Berlin. Made aliya in 1936. His crafts were displayed in the Tel Aviv Art Museum.
Collection includes:
About 30 postcards and invitations to exhibits, over 50 letters by Seva, two photographs of the Achva creation, a German letter from Seva on the back of one of the pictures; handwritten 15-page letter, draft for letter with deals extensively with doubts and criticism concerning artwork in Israel, plus two printed and edited copies of the essay, together with "Dear Seva died two days ago…"; a twenty-page letter in German and a 4-page essay in German, pencil notes on the back of the essay; 19 photos of Seva, including picture of his gravesite; pencil inscription on pargament paper, signed; wooden cube with an engraving – image of Shlomo Hamelech; three printed advertisements for Seva's displays.
Sizes vary, good condition.
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Jewish and Israeli Art
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Auction 9 - Jewish and Israeli History and Culture
March 17, 201
Opening: $900
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Haifa and the Carmel, high-quality charcoal drawing by pilgrim or tourist in Israel. Signed Eineslinez (?) and dated 881. Description in German on back.
In the picture's front, there is a picture of river (Kishon?) and images; in the middle, Haifa with boats in the water cam be seen.
41x56.5 cm, inside frame: 66x81.5 cm. Good condition.
Early, original documentation, with high quality of work.
Not checked out of frame.
In the picture's front, there is a picture of river (Kishon?) and images; in the middle, Haifa with boats in the water cam be seen.
41x56.5 cm, inside frame: 66x81.5 cm. Good condition.
Early, original documentation, with high quality of work.
Not checked out of frame.
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Jewish and Israeli Art
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Auction 9 - Jewish and Israeli History and Culture
March 17, 201
Opening: $700
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Naftali Bazam, sketch in black marker. Signed by drawing pen, and in pencil on the picture's sides and on the cover.
On the picture's edges, it says in penciled writing "Aktzia in Warsaw Ghetto, sketch by Naftali Bazam".
13x16 cm. Foxing in sketch's frame (not damaging sketch). Torn and stained cover.
On the picture's edges, it says in penciled writing "Aktzia in Warsaw Ghetto, sketch by Naftali Bazam".
13x16 cm. Foxing in sketch's frame (not damaging sketch). Torn and stained cover.
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Jewish and Israeli Art
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Auction 9 - Jewish and Israeli History and Culture
March 17, 201
Opening: $400
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Holy ark, water colors on paper. Naftali Bazan (signed).
23x30 cm. Good condition. Not checked outside of frame.
23x30 cm. Good condition. Not checked outside of frame.
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Jewish and Israeli Art
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Auction 9 - Jewish and Israeli History and Culture
March 17, 201
Opening: $150
Sold for: $188
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8 lithographs, Yossel Bergner, numbered and signed by pencil.
Series of lithographs of Jewish figures in Shtetl, after a story by Y"L Peretz: woodchopper, wedding and more.
49x35cm. Few stains to margins
Series of lithographs of Jewish figures in Shtetl, after a story by Y"L Peretz: woodchopper, wedding and more.
49x35cm. Few stains to margins
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Jewish and Israeli Art
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