Auction 7 - Jewish and Israeli History and Culture

19 Original Drawings for The Book of Hanukkah – Siegmund Frost

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19 original drawings by Siegmund Frost for The Book of Hanukka, published in New York in 1958. Water-colors on paper mounted on cardboard, 1956-1957, signed by pen.
Depict various scenes from the Chanuka story: a wedding, a boy refusing to bow; Elazar stabbing Antiochus's elephant, Matityahu, the Holy Ark and Menorah, Cohanim with lulavs in Beit HaMikdash, bringing Bikkurim (first fruits), Maccabites, Antiochus, the Cohen Gadol lighting the Menorah, weapons and more.
Enclosed is the book (in fair condition) with handwritten notes relating to the original drawings.
35.5x26 through 33x38 cm. Good condition.
Jewish and Israeli Art
Jewish and Israeli Art