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![Biblische Frauen, 8 Radierungen aus dem Jahre 1914, Felix Meseck, [Felix Meseck, Biblical Women, 8 Etchings from 1914]. Berli](https://files.kedem-auctions.com/files/Sale50-public/425.jpg "Felix Meseck – \"Biblical Women\" – Ten Etchings – Berlin, 1914")
Auction 50 - Jewish and Israeli History and Culture
March 16, 2016
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Biblische Frauen, 8 Radierungen aus dem Jahre 1914, Felix Meseck, [Felix Meseck, Biblical Women, 8 Etchings from 1914]. Berlin: Fritz Gurlitt, 1914. German.
"Biblical Women" - portfolio with ten etchings by Felix Meseck. Copy no. V out of an edition of ten copies numbered in Roman numerals, including eight signed and numbered etchings and two additional etchings - different versions of two of the first eight. One is signed.
[10] etchings (matted) + [1] leaf. Size of etchings varies, size of passe-partout leaves: 27X38 cm. Good condition. Foxing. Creases and tears to margins of accompanying page. Portfolio damaged, with dampstaining.
"Biblical Women" - portfolio with ten etchings by Felix Meseck. Copy no. V out of an edition of ten copies numbered in Roman numerals, including eight signed and numbered etchings and two additional etchings - different versions of two of the first eight. One is signed.
[10] etchings (matted) + [1] leaf. Size of etchings varies, size of passe-partout leaves: 27X38 cm. Good condition. Foxing. Creases and tears to margins of accompanying page. Portfolio damaged, with dampstaining.
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Auction 50 - Jewish and Israeli History and Culture
March 16, 2016
Opening: $1,200
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Bücher der Bibel in der Übersetzung von Martin Luther, Mit Originallithographieen von Lovis Corinth - Das Buch Judith [The Bible translated by Martin Luther, with original lithographs by Lovis Corinth - The Book of Judith]. Berlin: Pan-Presse (Paul Cassirer), 1910. German.
Book of Judith, accompanied by lithographs in color by the German artist Lovis Corinth (1858-1925); some lithographs appear within the text while others appear on separate pages. The eight full page lithographs are signed by Corinth, in pencil. Copy no. 27 from an edition of 60 copies.
[32] leaves, 46 cm. Bound in a black leather binding. Good condition. Damages to binding.
Book of Judith, accompanied by lithographs in color by the German artist Lovis Corinth (1858-1925); some lithographs appear within the text while others appear on separate pages. The eight full page lithographs are signed by Corinth, in pencil. Copy no. 27 from an edition of 60 copies.
[32] leaves, 46 cm. Bound in a black leather binding. Good condition. Damages to binding.
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Auction 50 - Jewish and Israeli History and Culture
March 16, 2016
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Bücher der Bibel in der Übersetzung von Martin Luther, Mit Originallithographieen von Lovis Corinth - Das Hohe Lied [The Bible translated by Martin Luther, with original lithographs by Lovis Corinth - Song of Songs]. Berlin: Pan Presse (Paul Cassirer), 1911. German.
Song of Songs, with colorful lithographs by the German artist Lovis Corinth (1858-1925); some lithographs appear within the text while others appear on separate pages. Copy no. 22 out of 250 numbered copies, printed on thick paper of good quality.
[28] leaves, 43.5 cm. Cloth binding with leather spine. Good condition. Stains. A piece is cut off one of the blank leaves in the beginning of the book. Stained binding, some tears at the spine.
Song of Songs, with colorful lithographs by the German artist Lovis Corinth (1858-1925); some lithographs appear within the text while others appear on separate pages. Copy no. 22 out of 250 numbered copies, printed on thick paper of good quality.
[28] leaves, 43.5 cm. Cloth binding with leather spine. Good condition. Stains. A piece is cut off one of the blank leaves in the beginning of the book. Stained binding, some tears at the spine.
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Auction 50 - Jewish and Israeli History and Culture
March 16, 2016
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Eli, nach der Schrift neu geordnet von M. J. Bin Gorion, mit drei Steinzeichnungen von Lovis Corinth. Leipzig: Insel, 1919. German.
German translation of the story by Mikhah Yosef Bin-Gorion (Berdyczewski), with three lithographs by German artist Lovis Corinth. One of them, a full-page lithograph facing the title page, is signed in pencil by Corinth. Copy number 4/30 out of an edition of 150 copies. Vellum binding, with the book's title in gold on the front.
34, [1] p., 25 cm. Good condition. Damage to spine and margins of back binding.
German translation of the story by Mikhah Yosef Bin-Gorion (Berdyczewski), with three lithographs by German artist Lovis Corinth. One of them, a full-page lithograph facing the title page, is signed in pencil by Corinth. Copy number 4/30 out of an edition of 150 copies. Vellum binding, with the book's title in gold on the front.
34, [1] p., 25 cm. Good condition. Damage to spine and margins of back binding.
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Auction 50 - Jewish and Israeli History and Culture
March 16, 2016
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Lovis Corinth, Selbstbiographie. Vorzugsausgabe Mit 22 Schwarzen Und 4 Farbigen Bildnissen Und 2 Original-Radierungen [Lovis Corinth, Authobiography, special edition…] Leipzig: S. Hirzel, 1926. German.
The autobiography of German artist Lovis Corinth. With 26 reproductions of his paintings (four of them in color) and two original etchings. Copy no. 63 out of an edition of 150 numbered copies. Ex Libris designed by his wife, Charlotte Berend-Corinth (etching, signed in pencil).
[8], 194, [1] pp. + [28] plates, 27 cm. Good condition. Fine binding with gilt decorations. Gilt edges. Owners' stamp.
The autobiography of German artist Lovis Corinth. With 26 reproductions of his paintings (four of them in color) and two original etchings. Copy no. 63 out of an edition of 150 numbered copies. Ex Libris designed by his wife, Charlotte Berend-Corinth (etching, signed in pencil).
[8], 194, [1] pp. + [28] plates, 27 cm. Good condition. Fine binding with gilt decorations. Gilt edges. Owners' stamp.
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![Die Blechschmiede oder der umgestürzte papierkorb [The Tinsmiths], by Arno Holz. Dresden, [no publisher indicated], 1917](https://files.kedem-auctions.com/files/Sale50-public/430.jpg "\"The Tinsmiths\" – Dresden, 1917 – 60 Etchings and Original Painting by")
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March 16, 2016
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Die Blechschmiede oder der umgestürzte papierkorb [The Tinsmiths], by Arno Holz. Dresden, [no publisher indicated], 1917. German.
Thick volume with 20 etchings by Michel Fingesten in three different printing stages. All are signed in pencil and numbered 10/10. Including an additional title page - an original painting by Fingesten, initialed MF 20. Bound in vellum binding set with the original copper plate from which the etching between pp. 248-249 was printed (in other copies of the book the binding is set with the copper plates of other etchings).
Michel Fingesten (1883-1943), born Finkelstein, Jewish painter and graphic artist. Studied at the Vienna Academy of Arts and after some travel settled in Munich, later moving to Berlin. After the Nazi rise to power he settled in Italy, where he was detained for his art and imprisoned in a concentration camp. Died a few days after the camp's liberation by the British army.
383 pp., 34 cm. Very good condition. One of the nails fixing the copper plate to the front binding is missing. Light wear to vellum binding.
Thick volume with 20 etchings by Michel Fingesten in three different printing stages. All are signed in pencil and numbered 10/10. Including an additional title page - an original painting by Fingesten, initialed MF 20. Bound in vellum binding set with the original copper plate from which the etching between pp. 248-249 was printed (in other copies of the book the binding is set with the copper plates of other etchings).
Michel Fingesten (1883-1943), born Finkelstein, Jewish painter and graphic artist. Studied at the Vienna Academy of Arts and after some travel settled in Munich, later moving to Berlin. After the Nazi rise to power he settled in Italy, where he was detained for his art and imprisoned in a concentration camp. Died a few days after the camp's liberation by the British army.
383 pp., 34 cm. Very good condition. One of the nails fixing the copper plate to the front binding is missing. Light wear to vellum binding.
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Auction 50 - Jewish and Israeli History and Culture
March 16, 2016
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Krämerspiegel. Zwölf Gesänge von Alfred Kerr für eine Singstimme mit Klavierbegleitung Komponiert von Richard Strauss, opus 66 [Krämerspiegel, twelve songs by Alfred Kerr for singer and piano, composed by Richard Strauss, Opus 66]. Berlin: Paul Cassirer, 1921. German.
Notes for the work Krämerspiegel by Richard Strauss. With illustrations by Michel Fingesten. Copy no. 120 out of 120 numbered copies. Signed by Fingesten and Strauss on the colophon page.
The work originated in a dispute between Richard Strauss and his publisher. Following the dispute, Strauss approached the German-Jewish theater critic Alfred Kerr with a request to write a satire of the publishing world for him. The cycle of satirical songs composed by Kerr and Strauss resulted in legal proceedings, following which the work was prohibited from public performances for several years.
In 1921 Paul Cassirer decided to publish the Krämerspiegel. Ironically enough, this work, which derides the publishing profession, was printed in an elegant and meticulously executed bibliophile edition. The book's illustrations reflect the satirical text. The title page shows a particularly handsome illustration, in which Richard Strauss is seen riding a winged horse on a high rope, a group of monkeys trying to knock him over. On his right is the publisher cutting down one of the poles holding the rope; on his left, on the other pole, is the figure of another composer who has hung himself.
[48] leaves, 42.5 cm. Good condition. Slight damage. Cardboard cover with parchment spine (damage to the margins).
Notes for the work Krämerspiegel by Richard Strauss. With illustrations by Michel Fingesten. Copy no. 120 out of 120 numbered copies. Signed by Fingesten and Strauss on the colophon page.
The work originated in a dispute between Richard Strauss and his publisher. Following the dispute, Strauss approached the German-Jewish theater critic Alfred Kerr with a request to write a satire of the publishing world for him. The cycle of satirical songs composed by Kerr and Strauss resulted in legal proceedings, following which the work was prohibited from public performances for several years.
In 1921 Paul Cassirer decided to publish the Krämerspiegel. Ironically enough, this work, which derides the publishing profession, was printed in an elegant and meticulously executed bibliophile edition. The book's illustrations reflect the satirical text. The title page shows a particularly handsome illustration, in which Richard Strauss is seen riding a winged horse on a high rope, a group of monkeys trying to knock him over. On his right is the publisher cutting down one of the poles holding the rope; on his left, on the other pole, is the figure of another composer who has hung himself.
[48] leaves, 42.5 cm. Good condition. Slight damage. Cardboard cover with parchment spine (damage to the margins).
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Auction 50 - Jewish and Israeli History and Culture
March 16, 2016
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Sold for: $375
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Der Topf Voll Mäuse, Rythmische Reimraketen von Melita Konig. Berlin-Frohnau: J.J. Ottens, 1927. German.
Poems by Melita Konig with seven etchings by Michel Fingesten (title page, five etching plates and another etching on the colophon page). First six etchings are signed in pencil. Copy no. 6 out of an edition of 500 copies, signed by the author on the colophon page.
46, [1] pp. + [7] leaves (etchings), 27 cm. Good condition. Stains. Damage to leaf margins. Fine binding, with gilt decorations (slightly worn; with tears to margins and spine).
Poems by Melita Konig with seven etchings by Michel Fingesten (title page, five etching plates and another etching on the colophon page). First six etchings are signed in pencil. Copy no. 6 out of an edition of 500 copies, signed by the author on the colophon page.
46, [1] pp. + [7] leaves (etchings), 27 cm. Good condition. Stains. Damage to leaf margins. Fine binding, with gilt decorations (slightly worn; with tears to margins and spine).
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![Rheinsberg, ein Bilderbuch für Verliebte [Rheinsberg, A Picture Book for Lovers], by Kurt Tucholsky. Berlin: Axel Juncke](https://files.kedem-auctions.com/files/Sale50-public/433.jpg "Kurt Tucholsky – \"Rheinsberg\" – Etchings –Signed and Numbered Copy")
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March 16, 2016
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Rheinsberg, ein Bilderbuch für Verliebte [Rheinsberg, A Picture Book for Lovers], by Kurt Tucholsky. Berlin: Axel Juncker, [1921]. German.
"Rheinsberg, A Picture Book for Lovers" by Jewish-German writer and journalist Kurt Tucholsky. With etchings by artist Kurt Szafranski. Numbered copy, 110/250, with signatures of the author and the artist on colophon page.
101, [1] pp., 21 cm. Leather binding with gilt illustration. Good condition. Binding slightly worn, with damage to spine and corners.
"Rheinsberg, A Picture Book for Lovers" by Jewish-German writer and journalist Kurt Tucholsky. With etchings by artist Kurt Szafranski. Numbered copy, 110/250, with signatures of the author and the artist on colophon page.
101, [1] pp., 21 cm. Leather binding with gilt illustration. Good condition. Binding slightly worn, with damage to spine and corners.
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Auction 50 - Jewish and Israeli History and Culture
March 16, 2016
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Robert Genin, Figürliche Kompositionen, Zwanzig Original Steinzeichnungen [Robert Genin, Figurative Compositions, Twenty Original Lithographs]. Munich: Delphin, [ca. 1912]. German.
A portfolio with twenty original lithographs in black and white by Robert Genin (all of them signed); with an introduction in German. Copy no. 2 out of an edition of 15, with an additional color painting by Genin. The present copy includes an additional original gouache painting identical to one of the lithographs in the portfolio. Handsome parchment portfolio with gilt decoration.
Robert Genin (1884-1941?), Russian-Jewish artist. Resided for a long time in Germany (Munich and Berlin) and was a member of the Expressionist group Der Blaue Reiter (The Blue Rider), together with Wassily Kandinsky, Franz Marc, and others.
[3] leaves + [20] plates, 44 cm (size of lithographs varies). Illustration: 26.5X21 cm. Overall good condition. Slight damages to portfolio. Signature on title page.
A portfolio with twenty original lithographs in black and white by Robert Genin (all of them signed); with an introduction in German. Copy no. 2 out of an edition of 15, with an additional color painting by Genin. The present copy includes an additional original gouache painting identical to one of the lithographs in the portfolio. Handsome parchment portfolio with gilt decoration.
Robert Genin (1884-1941?), Russian-Jewish artist. Resided for a long time in Germany (Munich and Berlin) and was a member of the Expressionist group Der Blaue Reiter (The Blue Rider), together with Wassily Kandinsky, Franz Marc, and others.
[3] leaves + [20] plates, 44 cm (size of lithographs varies). Illustration: 26.5X21 cm. Overall good condition. Slight damages to portfolio. Signature on title page.
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Auction 50 - Jewish and Israeli History and Culture
March 16, 2016
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Skizzen und Erinnerungen von Robert Genin, Maler-Bucher Band 2 [Studies and Reminiscences by Robert Genin. No. 2 in the Maler-Bücher book series]. Berlin: Fritz Gurlitt, 1920. German.
An essay by Robert Genin with lithographs (some integrated in the text, others on separate pages) and two engravings by Genin. Printed in an edition of 100 copies. This is copy no. XIII out of 20 copies numbered with Roman numerals, signed by Genin (in pencil) in the two engraving plates and the five lithographs. The colophon page is also signed by Genin.
67, [1] pp. + [5] signed lithographs + [2] signed engravings, 37.5 cm. Top edges gilt. Fine color illustration on the front cover. Good condition. Minor damage. Stains and small tears to binding.
An essay by Robert Genin with lithographs (some integrated in the text, others on separate pages) and two engravings by Genin. Printed in an edition of 100 copies. This is copy no. XIII out of 20 copies numbered with Roman numerals, signed by Genin (in pencil) in the two engraving plates and the five lithographs. The colophon page is also signed by Genin.
67, [1] pp. + [5] signed lithographs + [2] signed engravings, 37.5 cm. Top edges gilt. Fine color illustration on the front cover. Good condition. Minor damage. Stains and small tears to binding.
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Auction 50 - Jewish and Israeli History and Culture
March 16, 2016
Opening: $500
Sold for: $625
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Lieder nach dem Chinesischen zur Symphonie Das Lied von der Erde von Gustav Mahler [Chinese Songs for the Symphony "The Song of the Earth" by Gustav Mahler], by Hans Bethge. Berlin: Gyldendalscher Verlag, 1923. German.
Etchings by Robert Genin accompanying Chinese songs translated to German by Hans Bethge (these translations were the basis for Mahler's work "The Song of the Earth"). Seven etchings on separate leaves, signed in pencil by Genin, and additional etchings incorporated in the text. Copy no. 5 out of an edition of 250 copies, signed by the artist and the author on the colophon page and bound in a vellum binding, with a color illustration on the front.
[18] leaves, 31.5 cm. Good condition. Some stains. Stains and minor damage to binding.
Etchings by Robert Genin accompanying Chinese songs translated to German by Hans Bethge (these translations were the basis for Mahler's work "The Song of the Earth"). Seven etchings on separate leaves, signed in pencil by Genin, and additional etchings incorporated in the text. Copy no. 5 out of an edition of 250 copies, signed by the artist and the author on the colophon page and bound in a vellum binding, with a color illustration on the front.
[18] leaves, 31.5 cm. Good condition. Some stains. Stains and minor damage to binding.
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