Auction 34 - The Arnie Druck Collections

Mordecai Moreh – Three Books / Original Engravings

Opening: $200
Sold for: $475
Including buyer's premium
1-2. Moreh - Entre le rêve et l'éveil, l'arbre initiatique et les animaux de l'ombre. Paris: Michele Broutta, 1983. French.
48 reproductions in color of paintings by Moreh. Copy no. 11 (E.A.) out of an edition of 15 copies with artist's signature and small illustrations by the artist on the colophon leaf, bound in leather binding with gold embossments. Attached are two original engravings by Moreh, signed and numbered 11/15. (15X12 cm; 17X12 cm). Attached is an additional copy, (numbered, no.244), with a small illustration by Moreh on the colophon leaf.
3. Bestiaire du 7e jour ou La microfaune de Moreh, Texte de Renè de Obaldia, Paris: Michele Broutta, 1980. French.
54 reproductions in color of paintings by Moreh. Copy no. 94/120, with artist's signature, bound in a fine leather binding. Attached are two original engravings by Moreh, signed and numbered 90/120. 4.5X9.5 cm;12X8.5 cm. Contained in a cardboard slipcase.
Mordecai Moreh (b. 1937), an Israeli artist, graduate of "Bezalel" art academy in Jerusalem and art schools in Florence and Paris. Creates paintings, drawings and prints. His graphic creations are characterized by expressive and precise drawing and by high technical expertise and he is considered a master of engraving.
From the collection of Arnie Druck.
Artist's Books. Facsimiles. Bibliophilia
Artist's Books. Facsimiles. Bibliophilia