Auction 87 - Jewish and Israeli Art, History and Culture
Including: sketches by Ze'ev Raban and Bezalel items, hildren's books, avant-garde books, rare ladino periodicals, and more
Ze'ev Raban (1890-1970) – Collection of Sketches and Prints – Book of Esther
Opening: $300
Sold for: $375
Including buyer's premium
Ze'ev Raban (1890-1970), collection of sketches and print proofs for the Book of Esther.
The collection includes: • six leaves with sketches of illustrations for the Book of Esther (ink and pencil on paper). Including a sketch of the title page of the Book of Esther published by "Miriam" in 1947 – with the stamp of Raban's studio. • 17 print proofs for the Book of Esther published by "Miriam" – various page borders depicting the megillah narrative. Some include the megillah text. • 16 identical print proofs of the title page illustration of the "Miriam" edition. • Small openwork plaque, presumably a stencil.
Size and condition vary. Overall fair condition.
Provenance: Estate of Shlomo Kedmi.
The collection includes: • six leaves with sketches of illustrations for the Book of Esther (ink and pencil on paper). Including a sketch of the title page of the Book of Esther published by "Miriam" in 1947 – with the stamp of Raban's studio. • 17 print proofs for the Book of Esther published by "Miriam" – various page borders depicting the megillah narrative. Some include the megillah text. • 16 identical print proofs of the title page illustration of the "Miriam" edition. • Small openwork plaque, presumably a stencil.
Size and condition vary. Overall fair condition.
Provenance: Estate of Shlomo Kedmi.
Bezalel Artists – Books, Judaica and Original Art – Including Sketches by Ze'ev Raban and other Items from the Estate of Shlomo Kedmi
Bezalel Artists – Books, Judaica and Original Art – Including Sketches by Ze'ev Raban and other Items from the Estate of Shlomo Kedmi