Auction 21 - Jewish and Israeli History and Culture
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![Seven photographs of the city of Tel-Aviv, [1920s-30s]: Herzl Street (from the direction of Herzlia Gymnasium), Lilienblum St](https://files.kedem-auctions.com/files/Sale21-public/068.jpg "Tel-Aviv, 1920s - Seven Photographs")
Auction 21 - Jewish and Israeli History and Culture
March 22, 2012
Opening: $500
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Seven photographs of the city of Tel-Aviv, [1920s-30s]: Herzl Street (from the direction of Herzlia Gymnasium), Lilienblum Street, HaShachar Street, Rothschild Boulevard, funeral of Max Nordau in Bialik Boulevard, "Ha'aretz" newspaper building on Montefiore Street, Casino "Galei Aviv" on the beech. Average size 11.5X17 cm. Good condition.
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Photography, 20th Century
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Auction 21 - Jewish and Israeli History and Culture
March 22, 2012
Opening: $250
Unsold
Five photographs, exhibition-booths in a fair promoting products made in Israel, prior to the "Levant Fair". Tel-Aviv, [1920s].
It seems that the photographs are of one of the fairs prior to the establishment of the "Levant Fair" and were held during the 1920s by "Trade and Industry" company or by the "Fair Promoting Products made in Israel". The photographs present: the booth of "HaSoreg" company of Jerusalem; shoemakers and shoe factories of Tel-Aviv; a Box-making factory"Hadar" B. Sheflan; and other booths. Not signed. 11/5X17 cm. Good condition.
It seems that the photographs are of one of the fairs prior to the establishment of the "Levant Fair" and were held during the 1920s by "Trade and Industry" company or by the "Fair Promoting Products made in Israel". The photographs present: the booth of "HaSoreg" company of Jerusalem; shoemakers and shoe factories of Tel-Aviv; a Box-making factory"Hadar" B. Sheflan; and other booths. Not signed. 11/5X17 cm. Good condition.
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Photography, 20th Century
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Auction 21 - Jewish and Israeli History and Culture
March 22, 2012
Opening: $150
Sold for: $188
Including buyer's premium
1. Permit in the name of Avraham Soskin, for a Zincography on 12 Lileinblum Street, May 1938.An official form issued by the Mandate authorities subject to the order of regulating trade and industry, in Hebrew, English and Arabic. Leaf 49 cm. Fair condition. Stains, folding-marks and tears.
2. Zadok Bassan, Artistic Photography, Jerusalem. Invoice issued for Diskin Orphanage, for photographing a room of "Machzikey Torah"women's association in Chicago, 1932. Leaf 23.5 cm. Good condition. Creases.
2. Zadok Bassan, Artistic Photography, Jerusalem. Invoice issued for Diskin Orphanage, for photographing a room of "Machzikey Torah"women's association in Chicago, 1932. Leaf 23.5 cm. Good condition. Creases.
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Photography, 20th Century
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Auction 21 - Jewish and Israeli History and Culture
March 22, 2012
Opening: $300
Sold for: $450
Including buyer's premium
Three photographs portraying outcome of riots towards Jews of Eretz Israel, August 1929.
* Corpses of Jews. * Home of Jewish scribe plundered and destroyed. * Destroyed parchments of Torah scrolls. Two glued onto leaves of album; reverse side of third contains stamps ג€Tzalmonia Zion, Y. Berliner, Jerusalemג€. 12X16.5 cm., varying condition.
* Corpses of Jews. * Home of Jewish scribe plundered and destroyed. * Destroyed parchments of Torah scrolls. Two glued onto leaves of album; reverse side of third contains stamps ג€Tzalmonia Zion, Y. Berliner, Jerusalemג€. 12X16.5 cm., varying condition.
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Photography, 20th Century
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Auction 21 - Jewish and Israeli History and Culture
March 22, 2012
Opening: $5,000
Sold for: $6,250
Including buyer's premium
Remarkable photo-album from the years around 1938, portraying "Tower and Stockade" settlements and some other settlements: Hanita and the vicinity and Haim Weizmann's visit there, Settling in Khirbet Samak (Kibbutz Eilon), a tower in Massada, Kibbutz Ma'ale HaHamishaa corner-stone scroll, constructing fences in the north, agricultural work and Jewish guards in the north; the settlements Mishmar HaEmek, Genigar, Ein Harod, Afikim, Kefar Baruch, Yagur, Yessod HaMa'ala, Kefar Tavor, Tel-Amal, Kefar HaMaccabi and other settlements; photographs from journeys under the title "this is the way we toured the country before 1936"; etc. Seven impressive photographs are included in the album annotated in pencil and signed by the photographer "A. Bauer".
Photographs by Ephraim Moshe Lilien are also included in this album (at least 17 photographs were certainly identified as original photographs taken by Lilien and they appear in the catalogue ""Paint in light, the photographic aspect of Lielien's work, published by the Tel-Aviv Museum of Art, 1990). Lilien's photographs are accompanied by serial numbers of his works as they appear in the mentioned catalogue. Amongst them: photographs of a Yemenite Talmud Torah, present day "Shuvi Nafshi" Yeshivah, Tarmav Street, Nahalt Zvi, Mea She'arim, Jerusalem: five figures in "Yemenite Talmud Torah" (Lilien no. 177), 1906; two Elderly Study Torah (Lilien no. 177), 1906; A Yemenite Jew (Rabbi David HaCohen, Lilien no. 114), 1906; the Priest of the Samaritan Congregation, Ya'akov Ben-Aharon and his son Uzi (Lilien no. 195), 1906-1914; Two Bukhari Girls (Lilien No. 199), 1906; an old Bukhari Jew (Lilien no. 109), 1906-1914; and more. Total of 137 photographs pasted to the album leaves. General condition is good. Size varies, 8.5X6 cm to 13X18 cm.
Photographs by Ephraim Moshe Lilien are also included in this album (at least 17 photographs were certainly identified as original photographs taken by Lilien and they appear in the catalogue ""Paint in light, the photographic aspect of Lielien's work, published by the Tel-Aviv Museum of Art, 1990). Lilien's photographs are accompanied by serial numbers of his works as they appear in the mentioned catalogue. Amongst them: photographs of a Yemenite Talmud Torah, present day "Shuvi Nafshi" Yeshivah, Tarmav Street, Nahalt Zvi, Mea She'arim, Jerusalem: five figures in "Yemenite Talmud Torah" (Lilien no. 177), 1906; two Elderly Study Torah (Lilien no. 177), 1906; A Yemenite Jew (Rabbi David HaCohen, Lilien no. 114), 1906; the Priest of the Samaritan Congregation, Ya'akov Ben-Aharon and his son Uzi (Lilien no. 195), 1906-1914; Two Bukhari Girls (Lilien No. 199), 1906; an old Bukhari Jew (Lilien no. 109), 1906-1914; and more. Total of 137 photographs pasted to the album leaves. General condition is good. Size varies, 8.5X6 cm to 13X18 cm.
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Photography, 20th Century
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Auction 21 - Jewish and Israeli History and Culture
March 22, 2012
Opening: $600
Unsold
Photographs and paper items from the town of Slonim (Belarus), 1920s-30s.
~ Five photographs documenting the activity of the ג€HaShomer HaTzaג€™irג€ movement in Slonim, 1923-1925.
Including: ג€The First Attackג€ - wrestling / gymnastics; group photo of children wearing the movement uniform; group meal, Tug of War game and more. Two of the photo plates bear the name of the photographer ג€Kauffmanג€; all are ink stamped on the verso ג€HaShomer HaTzaג€™ir Photo Services in Slonimג€, with the emblem of the movement. 9x14cm.
~ Nineteen photographs documenting the activity of the "Maccabi"sports movement in Slonim, 1920s. Including: the" Maccab"i ski department in Slonim; a group of "Maccabi" Slonim bicycle riders; the "Maccabi "Slonim football team. Some bear a description on the photo plate, some have a description penciled on the verso. 9x14cm or 6x9cm.
~ Four photos of the 5th and 6th traditional JNF Fairs, which took place in Slonim on Purim 1934 and 1935, organized by women from the "Wizo" Association. Various fair booths appear on the photos. Two of the images are described on the photo plate; one of the photos was stamped by ג€The Women's Association on Behalf of the Zionist Federation in Slonim Wizoג€. 12x17cm.
Enclosed: A handwritten card with a" Wizo" Slonim stamp; a passport photograph with a Hebrew and Polish ink-stamp; a photo from Harbin, China, 1932; a postcard; a Shana Tova greeting card; 13 family photos. Lot of 44 Items, varying sizes and conditions.
~ Five photographs documenting the activity of the ג€HaShomer HaTzaג€™irג€ movement in Slonim, 1923-1925.
Including: ג€The First Attackג€ - wrestling / gymnastics; group photo of children wearing the movement uniform; group meal, Tug of War game and more. Two of the photo plates bear the name of the photographer ג€Kauffmanג€; all are ink stamped on the verso ג€HaShomer HaTzaג€™ir Photo Services in Slonimג€, with the emblem of the movement. 9x14cm.
~ Nineteen photographs documenting the activity of the "Maccabi"sports movement in Slonim, 1920s. Including: the" Maccab"i ski department in Slonim; a group of "Maccabi" Slonim bicycle riders; the "Maccabi "Slonim football team. Some bear a description on the photo plate, some have a description penciled on the verso. 9x14cm or 6x9cm.
~ Four photos of the 5th and 6th traditional JNF Fairs, which took place in Slonim on Purim 1934 and 1935, organized by women from the "Wizo" Association. Various fair booths appear on the photos. Two of the images are described on the photo plate; one of the photos was stamped by ג€The Women's Association on Behalf of the Zionist Federation in Slonim Wizoג€. 12x17cm.
Enclosed: A handwritten card with a" Wizo" Slonim stamp; a passport photograph with a Hebrew and Polish ink-stamp; a photo from Harbin, China, 1932; a postcard; a Shana Tova greeting card; 13 family photos. Lot of 44 Items, varying sizes and conditions.
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Photography, 20th Century
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Auction 21 - Jewish and Israeli History and Culture
March 22, 2012
Opening: $150
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Photograph of a Jewish wedding in Afganistan. Kabul,1920.
Group photograph with the bride and groom sitting in the center. The tree and the surrounding walls are covered with colorful embroidered fabrics. An embroidered Magen David and Hebrew letters are seen on one of the fabrics. Annotated by hand on the reverse. 14.5X18 cm. Good condition.
Group photograph with the bride and groom sitting in the center. The tree and the surrounding walls are covered with colorful embroidered fabrics. An embroidered Magen David and Hebrew letters are seen on one of the fabrics. Annotated by hand on the reverse. 14.5X18 cm. Good condition.
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Photography, 20th Century
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![Poland, by Moshe Vorobeichik-Raviv [Photographer]. Tel Aviv, [1946].
Booklet containing 10 photograph prints of Jewish figure](https://files.kedem-auctions.com/files/Sale21-public/075.jpg "Poland - Moshe Vorobeichik")
Auction 21 - Jewish and Israeli History and Culture
March 22, 2012
Opening: $150
Sold for: $1,375
Including buyer's premium
Poland, by Moshe Vorobeichik-Raviv [Photographer]. Tel Aviv, [1946].
Booklet containing 10 photograph prints of Jewish figures in Poland prior to the war. [2] leaves + 10 plates. 25 cm. Good condition. Stains and several tears. Partially detached cover.
Booklet containing 10 photograph prints of Jewish figures in Poland prior to the war. [2] leaves + 10 plates. 25 cm. Good condition. Stains and several tears. Partially detached cover.
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Photography, 20th Century
Catalogue
Auction 21 - Jewish and Israeli History and Culture
March 22, 2012
Opening: $150
Unsold
31 Photographs of Ein Gev, 1940s.
Three photo-albums, annotated by hand. Featuring the conquest of Sussita post, launching the 'Sussita' boat in the Sea of Galilee, kibbutz life, views, etc. Photographs 6X9 cm, album 10X13 cm. Good condition.
Three photo-albums, annotated by hand. Featuring the conquest of Sussita post, launching the 'Sussita' boat in the Sea of Galilee, kibbutz life, views, etc. Photographs 6X9 cm, album 10X13 cm. Good condition.
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Photography, 20th Century
Catalogue
Auction 21 - Jewish and Israeli History and Culture
March 22, 2012
Opening: $450
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Sixteen photographs by Ephraim (Efran) Ilani (1910-1999).
Craftsmen and workers: a locomotive driver, workers in "Asis" factory, worker in a chicken enclosure in Kibbutz Kfar Menachem (first of its kind in Israel), beans picker, lathe workers, etc. All of the photographs are stamped on the reverse with photographer's ink-stamp, four are hand-signed as well. Average size 12X17 cm. Good condition.
Craftsmen and workers: a locomotive driver, workers in "Asis" factory, worker in a chicken enclosure in Kibbutz Kfar Menachem (first of its kind in Israel), beans picker, lathe workers, etc. All of the photographs are stamped on the reverse with photographer's ink-stamp, four are hand-signed as well. Average size 12X17 cm. Good condition.
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Photography, 20th Century
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Auction 21 - Jewish and Israeli History and Culture
March 22, 2012
Opening: $800
Unsold
Eleven photographs by the photographer Rudi Weissenstein (1910-1992): Construction of a wall and filling it with gravel (a defense post); Hora dance with new immigrants in the Tel-Aviv port; seed spreading in Kibbutz Sarid; Kibbutz Merchavia; and more. Ink-stamped on the reverse by the photografer. Average size 18X12 cm. Good condition. Minor tears; missing corner.
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Photography, 20th Century
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Auction 21 - Jewish and Israeli History and Culture
March 22, 2012
Opening: $700
Sold for: $1,000
Including buyer's premium
Eleven photographs taken by the sisters Charlotte and Gerda Mayer, 1930s to the 1950s. Craftsmen and workers; a ship in the port of Haifa; meeting of the Haifa Chamber of Commerce on April 8 1938; buying the lands of Kibbutz HaZore'a; Abdalla the First, King of Jordan, with British dignitaries; David Ben-Gurion delivering a speech at a graduation ceremony in the Technion, and more. All of the photographs are signed with the photographers' ink-stamp except for one; two photographs are handsigned as well, some are annotated. Average size 12.5X17.5 cm. Goof condition in general. Stains or minor tears to some of the photographs; a missing corner.
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Photography, 20th Century
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