Auction 38 - Jewish and Israeli History and Culture, Israeli and International Art

Bitzaron Factory – Poster Designed by Otte Wallisch

Opening: $3,000
Sold for: $4,250
Including buyer's premium
"Bitzaron Factory", poster in color designed by Otte Wallisch. M. Schultz printing press, Prague [1930s]. Signed in the plate: MW, Wallisch.
An impressive illustration portraying a pioneer holding a rifle in one hand and a sickle in the other, protecting the Jewish Yishuv. A verse from the book of Nehemiah "A load in one hand and a weapon in the other" appears on the lower part of the poster, and in German: " Verteidigung, Sicherheit, Aufbau" [defense, security, building].
61X94.5 cm. Good condition. Spotting, folding marks. Professionally restored tears. Cloth-backed for display and preservation.
Posters, Bibliophilia, Bezalel, Israeli and International Art
Posters, Bibliophilia, Bezalel, Israeli and International Art