Auction 51 Part II - Ceremonial Art Manuscripts Graphics Objects
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Auction 51 Part II - Ceremonial Art Manuscripts Graphics Objects
July 12, 2016
Opening: $4,000
Sold for: $5,000
Including buyer's premium
View of the holy places, created by "…Reuven Gabai from Jerusalem" (Hebrew). Bouyer printing press. Algiers, Algeria, 1864. Lithograph.
A large leaf, with a hagiographic map of the Holy Places in Eretz Israel, sent to the philanthropists to promote donations for settlers in Eretz Israel.
In the center of the leaf appears an illustration of the Western Wall, Midrash Shlomo" and "Beit HaMikdash" (Dome of the Rock). Below the illustration appears a printed dedication "offering from the Holy city of Jerusalem…for the noble philanthropist…" (Hebrew). All around appear graphic depictions of tens of holy sites in Eretz Israel: tombs of the patriarchs and tombs of prophets, Tana'im and Amora'im, synagogues in Safed, and other sites, decorated with illustrations of trees, flowers, animals and more.
Approx. 51X65 cm. Fair condition. Stains, tears and creases, professionally restored. Damages to text and to illustrations. Some stains. Framed. Unexamined out of frame.
Literature: Offerings from Jerusalem, Portrayals of Holy Places by Jewish Artists, (edited by Rachel Sarfati), the Israel Museum, 2002, no. 29 (pp. 64-65; from the collections of the Israel Museum).
Provenance: Collection of Willy Lindwer.
A large leaf, with a hagiographic map of the Holy Places in Eretz Israel, sent to the philanthropists to promote donations for settlers in Eretz Israel.
In the center of the leaf appears an illustration of the Western Wall, Midrash Shlomo" and "Beit HaMikdash" (Dome of the Rock). Below the illustration appears a printed dedication "offering from the Holy city of Jerusalem…for the noble philanthropist…" (Hebrew). All around appear graphic depictions of tens of holy sites in Eretz Israel: tombs of the patriarchs and tombs of prophets, Tana'im and Amora'im, synagogues in Safed, and other sites, decorated with illustrations of trees, flowers, animals and more.
Approx. 51X65 cm. Fair condition. Stains, tears and creases, professionally restored. Damages to text and to illustrations. Some stains. Framed. Unexamined out of frame.
Literature: Offerings from Jerusalem, Portrayals of Holy Places by Jewish Artists, (edited by Rachel Sarfati), the Israel Museum, 2002, no. 29 (pp. 64-65; from the collections of the Israel Museum).
Provenance: Collection of Willy Lindwer.
Category
Single Leaves and Graphics
Catalogue
![Bird's Eye View of Holy Jerusalem. Chromo-lithograph. Odessa, [1908].
A colorful chromo-lithograph printed for pilgrims from](https://files.kedem-auctions.com/files/Sale51b-public/554.jpg "Bird's Eye View of Jerusalem - Chromo-Lithograph - Odessa, 1908")
Auction 51 Part II - Ceremonial Art Manuscripts Graphics Objects
July 12, 2016
Opening: $500
Unsold
Bird's Eye View of Holy Jerusalem. Chromo-lithograph. Odessa, [1908].
A colorful chromo-lithograph printed for pilgrims from Odessa. In front - the Dome of the Rock, behind the wall of the Old City of Jerusalem, and in the background appear houses of the Old City and the Holy Sites. Captions (in Russian) appear on the lower part, describing selected sites depicted in the illustration. Title of the lithograph appears in the margins, in Russian, English and French.
71X48 cm, framed: 90.5X68 cm. Good condition. Breaks to frame. Unexamined out of frame.
Provenance: Collection of Willy Lindwer.
A colorful chromo-lithograph printed for pilgrims from Odessa. In front - the Dome of the Rock, behind the wall of the Old City of Jerusalem, and in the background appear houses of the Old City and the Holy Sites. Captions (in Russian) appear on the lower part, describing selected sites depicted in the illustration. Title of the lithograph appears in the margins, in Russian, English and French.
71X48 cm, framed: 90.5X68 cm. Good condition. Breaks to frame. Unexamined out of frame.
Provenance: Collection of Willy Lindwer.
Category
Single Leaves and Graphics
Catalogue
Auction 51 Part II - Ceremonial Art Manuscripts Graphics Objects
July 12, 2016
Opening: $500
Unsold
Western Wall and the Holy Sites - printed micrography, by Eliyahu Mordechai Schor (after Shmuel Shulmann). [Jerusalem, late 19th century].
Illustrations of the Temple Mount, Western Wall, Mount of Olives and some other holy sites. Text: from Psalms, Book of Lamentations, Book of Isaiah, Jeremiah and Ezekiel. "By the [young] Eliyahu Mordechai Schor of Jerusalem" (Hebrew). Titles on the lower part are printed in Yiddish, English, Hebrew and German.
This micrography is slightly different from the one created by Schulman and is not documented in literature concerning illustrations of the Holy Sites.
Approx. 47X56 cm. Fair condition. Tears, creases and stains, folding marks, damage to text. Framed. Unexamined out of frame.
Exhibition: Jodendom, een boek vol verhalen, by Edward van Voolen. Nieuwe Kerk, Amsterdam, 2011, item 97.
Provenance: Collection of Willy Lindwer.
Illustrations of the Temple Mount, Western Wall, Mount of Olives and some other holy sites. Text: from Psalms, Book of Lamentations, Book of Isaiah, Jeremiah and Ezekiel. "By the [young] Eliyahu Mordechai Schor of Jerusalem" (Hebrew). Titles on the lower part are printed in Yiddish, English, Hebrew and German.
This micrography is slightly different from the one created by Schulman and is not documented in literature concerning illustrations of the Holy Sites.
Approx. 47X56 cm. Fair condition. Tears, creases and stains, folding marks, damage to text. Framed. Unexamined out of frame.
Exhibition: Jodendom, een boek vol verhalen, by Edward van Voolen. Nieuwe Kerk, Amsterdam, 2011, item 97.
Provenance: Collection of Willy Lindwer.
Category
Single Leaves and Graphics
Catalogue
![Colorful (naïve) illustration of the Western Wall, attributed to Yosef Zvi Geiger. [Safed, turn of the 20th century].
A](https://files.kedem-auctions.com/files/Sale51b-public/556.jpg "Western Wall - Yosef Zvi Geiger")
Auction 51 Part II - Ceremonial Art Manuscripts Graphics Objects
July 12, 2016
Opening: $600
Unsold
Colorful (naïve) illustration of the Western Wall, attributed to Yosef Zvi Geiger. [Safed, turn of the 20th century].
A colorful illustration of the Western Wall and the Holy Sites. Surrounded by a floral decoration, with illustrations of a leopard, eagle, gazelle and a lion in the four corners ("Be strong as a leopard, and swift as an eagle, and fleet as a gazelle, and brave as a lion…"). Attributed to the painter Yosef Zvi Geiger (according to the owner, the illustration comes from the estate of the artist). Unsigned.
Rabbi Yosef Zvi Geiger (1870-1944), fourth generation in Safed, worked as a scribe, author and illustrator, and was a renowned Safed artist.
Approx. 47X61 cm. Good-fair condition. Some tears, creases and stains, folding marks. Framed. Unexamined out of frame.
Literature:
1. Omanut Ve-Umanut Be'Eretz Israel Ba-Mea Ha-Tesha Esreh [Arts and Crafts in Eretz Israel in the 19th century (Hebrew)], The Israel Museum, Jerusalem, 1979, p. 133-139.
2. Binyamin Geiger - One of Safed Elders (Hebrew), (2011), pp. 22-47.
Provenance: Collection of Willy Lindwer.
A colorful illustration of the Western Wall and the Holy Sites. Surrounded by a floral decoration, with illustrations of a leopard, eagle, gazelle and a lion in the four corners ("Be strong as a leopard, and swift as an eagle, and fleet as a gazelle, and brave as a lion…"). Attributed to the painter Yosef Zvi Geiger (according to the owner, the illustration comes from the estate of the artist). Unsigned.
Rabbi Yosef Zvi Geiger (1870-1944), fourth generation in Safed, worked as a scribe, author and illustrator, and was a renowned Safed artist.
Approx. 47X61 cm. Good-fair condition. Some tears, creases and stains, folding marks. Framed. Unexamined out of frame.
Literature:
1. Omanut Ve-Umanut Be'Eretz Israel Ba-Mea Ha-Tesha Esreh [Arts and Crafts in Eretz Israel in the 19th century (Hebrew)], The Israel Museum, Jerusalem, 1979, p. 133-139.
2. Binyamin Geiger - One of Safed Elders (Hebrew), (2011), pp. 22-47.
Provenance: Collection of Willy Lindwer.
Category
Single Leaves and Graphics
Catalogue
Auction 51 Part II - Ceremonial Art Manuscripts Graphics Objects
July 12, 2016
Opening: $400
Unsold
Sketch for a certificate or a Torah Mantle. Jerusalem, 1910.
Pencil on paper.
A crown is illustrated on the upper part, above it the letters "כ" and "ת" and on the sides the words "year 5670" (1910). An illustration of the Western Wall and Temple Mount surrounded by olive branches appears below the crown. On the lower part - illustration of a ribbon, with a dedication: "belongs to Yitzchak Naftali…and his spouse…". On the lower part of the certificate is an additional inscription. Comments in pencil appear on the margins. An additional dedication appears on the reverse.
The sketch is attributed to Bella Hamenachem, wife of Ezra Ben Eliyahu. Enclosed are three additional sketches by her, created in Jerusalem early in the 20th century, and booklets with embroidery patterns.
Approx. 48.5X75 cm. Fair condition. Tears, creases and stains, folding marks. Framed. Unexamined out of frame.
Provenance: Collection of Willy Lindwer.
Pencil on paper.
A crown is illustrated on the upper part, above it the letters "כ" and "ת" and on the sides the words "year 5670" (1910). An illustration of the Western Wall and Temple Mount surrounded by olive branches appears below the crown. On the lower part - illustration of a ribbon, with a dedication: "belongs to Yitzchak Naftali…and his spouse…". On the lower part of the certificate is an additional inscription. Comments in pencil appear on the margins. An additional dedication appears on the reverse.
The sketch is attributed to Bella Hamenachem, wife of Ezra Ben Eliyahu. Enclosed are three additional sketches by her, created in Jerusalem early in the 20th century, and booklets with embroidery patterns.
Approx. 48.5X75 cm. Fair condition. Tears, creases and stains, folding marks. Framed. Unexamined out of frame.
Provenance: Collection of Willy Lindwer.
Category
Single Leaves and Graphics
Catalogue
Auction 51 Part II - Ceremonial Art Manuscripts Graphics Objects
July 12, 2016
Opening: $2,000
Unsold
"Veakadeta Yitzchak Hayom…". Lithograph by Moshe Ben Yitzchak Mizrahi. Jerusalem, 1913.
Leaf in colorful lithographic printing.
A large lithograph, divided into three sections: depicted in the upper part is Isaac on the altar, Abraham lifting the sword and the angel grasping it; on the left - a ram whose horns are caught by a tree's branches. In the middle part - Abraham and Isaac on the way to Mount Moriah, and the boys, wearing Turkish hats and smoking a Narghile and a pipe, next to the donkey. On the lower part - Rebecca offers Eliezer, servant of Abraham, some drinking water from her jug, with ten camels behind him.
In the outer frame appear verses from the story of Isaac's binding (Genesis 22) and verses of blessing and protection - "Priestly Benediction", "G-d shall give you dew and oil…". Artist's signature appears in the lower frame: "Me, Moshe Ben Yitzchak Mizrahi Jerusalem , 1913…" (Hebrew).
Approx. 58X46 cm. Fair-good condition. Stains. Creases and tears, professionally restored. Some corrections with paint appear in the upper and left side margins. Framed. Unexamined out of frame.
Rare and not recorded in literature dealing with works by Moshe Ben Yitzchak Mizrahi (Shah).
Exhibition: Jodendom, een boek vol verhalen, by Edward van Voolen. Nieuwe Kerk, Amsterdam, 2011, item 64.
Provenance: Collection of Willy Lindwer.
Leaf in colorful lithographic printing.
A large lithograph, divided into three sections: depicted in the upper part is Isaac on the altar, Abraham lifting the sword and the angel grasping it; on the left - a ram whose horns are caught by a tree's branches. In the middle part - Abraham and Isaac on the way to Mount Moriah, and the boys, wearing Turkish hats and smoking a Narghile and a pipe, next to the donkey. On the lower part - Rebecca offers Eliezer, servant of Abraham, some drinking water from her jug, with ten camels behind him.
In the outer frame appear verses from the story of Isaac's binding (Genesis 22) and verses of blessing and protection - "Priestly Benediction", "G-d shall give you dew and oil…". Artist's signature appears in the lower frame: "Me, Moshe Ben Yitzchak Mizrahi Jerusalem , 1913…" (Hebrew).
Approx. 58X46 cm. Fair-good condition. Stains. Creases and tears, professionally restored. Some corrections with paint appear in the upper and left side margins. Framed. Unexamined out of frame.
Rare and not recorded in literature dealing with works by Moshe Ben Yitzchak Mizrahi (Shah).
Exhibition: Jodendom, een boek vol verhalen, by Edward van Voolen. Nieuwe Kerk, Amsterdam, 2011, item 64.
Provenance: Collection of Willy Lindwer.
Category
Single Leaves and Graphics
Catalogue
Auction 51 Part II - Ceremonial Art Manuscripts Graphics Objects
July 12, 2016
Opening: $700
Sold for: $2,500
Including buyer's premium
Esther Scroll scenes, created by Moshe ben Yitzchak Mizrahi (Shah). Jerusalem, 1902.
Leaf in lithographic printing.
Five scenes from the Scroll of Esther are depicted with verses from the scroll: Ahasuerus and Esther, Mordechai and Haman, the ten sons of Haman and hanging of Haman, decorated with flowers, arches and structures. An inscription on the lower part of the leaf reads: "…I have written / me Moshe ben Yitzchak Mizrahi…".
Approx. 35.5X45 cm. Overall good condition. Folding marks, open tears, professionally restored. Framed. Unexamined out of frame.
Literature: Omanut Ve-Umanut Be'Eretz Israel Ba-Mea Ha-Tesha Esreh [Arts and Crafts in Eretz Israel in the 19th century (Hebrew)], The Israel Museum, Jerusalem, 1979, p. 118-132, plate 103.
Provenance: Collection of Willy Lindwer.
Leaf in lithographic printing.
Five scenes from the Scroll of Esther are depicted with verses from the scroll: Ahasuerus and Esther, Mordechai and Haman, the ten sons of Haman and hanging of Haman, decorated with flowers, arches and structures. An inscription on the lower part of the leaf reads: "…I have written / me Moshe ben Yitzchak Mizrahi…".
Approx. 35.5X45 cm. Overall good condition. Folding marks, open tears, professionally restored. Framed. Unexamined out of frame.
Literature: Omanut Ve-Umanut Be'Eretz Israel Ba-Mea Ha-Tesha Esreh [Arts and Crafts in Eretz Israel in the 19th century (Hebrew)], The Israel Museum, Jerusalem, 1979, p. 118-132, plate 103.
Provenance: Collection of Willy Lindwer.
Category
Single Leaves and Graphics
Catalogue
Auction 51 Part II - Ceremonial Art Manuscripts Graphics Objects
July 12, 2016
Opening: $700
Unsold
"If I Forget Thee Jerusalem" created by Moshe ben Yitzchak Mizrahi (Shah). Jerusalem, 1926.
Leaf in colorful lithographic printing.
Four scenes are depicted in the center, one above the other: on top - illustration of The Temple Mount, flags and Stars of David with "Zion" within, with pigeons carrying letters in their beaks; the second part - depiction of the Binding of Isaac; in the third part - illustration of Abraham and Isaac on the way to the Binding accompanied by two boys; on the lowest part - illustration of the Western Wall. On both sides of the leaf appear columns with three medallions in each, illustrated with the Holy Sites. On top of each
column appears a lion with a flower in its mouth. On the lower part of the leaf, a printed inscription: …Moshe ben Yitzchak Mizrahi / 1926..".
Approx. 45X60 cm. Good overall condition. Folding marks, tears, professional restoration. Framed. Unexamined out of frame.
Literature: Omanut Ve-Umanut Be'Eretz Israel Ba-Mea Ha-Tesha Esreh [Arts and Crafts in Eretz Israel in the 19th century (Hebrew)], The Israel Museum, Jerusalem, 1979, pp.118-132.
Provenance: Collection of Willy Lindwer.
Leaf in colorful lithographic printing.
Four scenes are depicted in the center, one above the other: on top - illustration of The Temple Mount, flags and Stars of David with "Zion" within, with pigeons carrying letters in their beaks; the second part - depiction of the Binding of Isaac; in the third part - illustration of Abraham and Isaac on the way to the Binding accompanied by two boys; on the lowest part - illustration of the Western Wall. On both sides of the leaf appear columns with three medallions in each, illustrated with the Holy Sites. On top of each
column appears a lion with a flower in its mouth. On the lower part of the leaf, a printed inscription: …Moshe ben Yitzchak Mizrahi / 1926..".
Approx. 45X60 cm. Good overall condition. Folding marks, tears, professional restoration. Framed. Unexamined out of frame.
Literature: Omanut Ve-Umanut Be'Eretz Israel Ba-Mea Ha-Tesha Esreh [Arts and Crafts in Eretz Israel in the 19th century (Hebrew)], The Israel Museum, Jerusalem, 1979, pp.118-132.
Provenance: Collection of Willy Lindwer.
Category
Single Leaves and Graphics
Catalogue
![Judgment of Solomon - printed micrography, created by L. Rotblat. Goldberg Printing Press, Jerusalem, [early 20th century].](https://files.kedem-auctions.com/files/Sale51b-public/561.jpg "Judgment of Solomon - Printed Micrography - Jerusalem")
Auction 51 Part II - Ceremonial Art Manuscripts Graphics Objects
July 12, 2016
Opening: $300
Unsold
Judgment of Solomon - printed micrography, created by L. Rotblat. Goldberg Printing Press, Jerusalem, [early 20th century].
Illustration of the Judgment of Solomon: the King is sitting on his throne with two assistants by his side. Two women are sitting at his feet with a dead baby between them on the floor. A soldier holds the living baby while pulling out his sword. Decorated borders. Text: Song of Songs, Proverbs, Kings and Ecclesiastes.
Approximately 61.5X49 cm. Good-fair condition. Folding marks and creases. Some tears at margins. Framed. Unexamined out of frame.
Provenance: Collection of Willy Lindwer.
Illustration of the Judgment of Solomon: the King is sitting on his throne with two assistants by his side. Two women are sitting at his feet with a dead baby between them on the floor. A soldier holds the living baby while pulling out his sword. Decorated borders. Text: Song of Songs, Proverbs, Kings and Ecclesiastes.
Approximately 61.5X49 cm. Good-fair condition. Folding marks and creases. Some tears at margins. Framed. Unexamined out of frame.
Provenance: Collection of Willy Lindwer.
Category
Single Leaves and Graphics
Catalogue
![Large handwritten leaf, with prayer of the Thirteen Attributes of Mercy. [Eretz Israel, ca. mid 20th century].
Ink on paper.](https://files.kedem-auctions.com/files/Sale51b-public/562.jpg "Large Handwritten Leaf - Prayer of Thirteen Attributes of Mercy")
Auction 51 Part II - Ceremonial Art Manuscripts Graphics Objects
July 12, 2016
Opening: $400
Unsold
Large handwritten leaf, with prayer of the Thirteen Attributes of Mercy. [Eretz Israel, ca. mid 20th century].
Ink on paper.
An exceptionally large leaf, handwritten in black ink, with a nice frame.
99X65 cm. Fair-good condition. Numerous tears (mainly at margins) and creases. Mounted on paper.
Provenance: Collection of Willy Lindwer.
Ink on paper.
An exceptionally large leaf, handwritten in black ink, with a nice frame.
99X65 cm. Fair-good condition. Numerous tears (mainly at margins) and creases. Mounted on paper.
Provenance: Collection of Willy Lindwer.
Category
Single Leaves and Graphics
Catalogue
![27 printed leaves and certificates. [Mostly from Jerusalem, late 19th through mid-20th century].
Collection includes numerou](https://files.kedem-auctions.com/files/Sale51b-public/563.jpg "Collection of Printed Certificates and Leaves")
Auction 51 Part II - Ceremonial Art Manuscripts Graphics Objects
July 12, 2016
Opening: $500
Sold for: $875
Including buyer's premium
27 printed leaves and certificates. [Mostly from Jerusalem, late 19th through mid-20th century].
Collection includes numerous leaves printed in colorful lithographic printing, among them: "Shana Tovah" leaves, "Nezer Gaba'ut" certificates, printed Ketubah forms (some filled out), leaf for the Succah, graphic member certificates of "Torat Haim" Yeshivah, Meah Shearim Yeshivah, and more.
Size and condition vary. Some items appear in two copies.
Provenance: Collection of Willy Lindwer.
Collection includes numerous leaves printed in colorful lithographic printing, among them: "Shana Tovah" leaves, "Nezer Gaba'ut" certificates, printed Ketubah forms (some filled out), leaf for the Succah, graphic member certificates of "Torat Haim" Yeshivah, Meah Shearim Yeshivah, and more.
Size and condition vary. Some items appear in two copies.
Provenance: Collection of Willy Lindwer.
Category
Single Leaves and Graphics
Catalogue
![Painting on glass, created by Moshe Ben Yitzchak Mizrahi (Shah). [Jerusalem], 1924.
Oil paint and silver foil on glass.
On](https://files.kedem-auctions.com/files/Sale51b-public/564.jpg "Site of the Temple - Painting on Glass - Moshe Ben Yitzchak Mizrahi -")
Auction 51 Part II - Ceremonial Art Manuscripts Graphics Objects
July 12, 2016
Opening: $6,000
Unsold
Painting on glass, created by Moshe Ben Yitzchak Mizrahi (Shah). [Jerusalem], 1924.
Oil paint and silver foil on glass.
On the top appears a circle with the inscription "Baruch Ata BeVo'acha uBaruch Ata Betzetcha", surrounded by twelve small circles with the names of the Twelve Tribes, bordered by a floral frame on a silvery background. On the right and left sides of the circle appear gates between two spiral columns topped with golden lions staring forward and holding a flower in their paw. On the right gate appears the inscription "Ben Porat Yosef Ben Porat Aley Ayin" and on the left gate: "Banot Tza'ada Aley Shur", and the date - 1924.
A light strip divides between the upper section of the painting and the lower section, inscribed: "If I Forget Thee Oh Jerusalem…" (Hebrew). On the lower part appears a slightly flattened large circle; in its center the Dome of the Rock with Cypress trees on both sides. Above the structure made of a combination of silver foil and paint, appears the inscription "Merom Rishon, Mekom Midasheinu", and below it, in large letters - "Yerushalem". Around it, in a frame, are drawn twelve medallions, round or flattened, with graphic depictions of the holy places: Rachel's Tomb, Cave of the Patriarchs, King David's Tomb, Zacharia's Tomb, Elisha's Tomb, Tomb of Yosef HaTzadik, Tomb of Shimon HaTzadik, Tomb of Meir Ba'al HaNess, Tomb of Rambam, Yad Absalom, Tomb of Rashbi and Tomb of Shmuel the Prophet.
Approx. 65X43 cm. Fair-good condition. Paint peelings. Stains. Some breaks to glass.
Provenance: Collection of Willy Lindwer
Oil paint and silver foil on glass.
On the top appears a circle with the inscription "Baruch Ata BeVo'acha uBaruch Ata Betzetcha", surrounded by twelve small circles with the names of the Twelve Tribes, bordered by a floral frame on a silvery background. On the right and left sides of the circle appear gates between two spiral columns topped with golden lions staring forward and holding a flower in their paw. On the right gate appears the inscription "Ben Porat Yosef Ben Porat Aley Ayin" and on the left gate: "Banot Tza'ada Aley Shur", and the date - 1924.
A light strip divides between the upper section of the painting and the lower section, inscribed: "If I Forget Thee Oh Jerusalem…" (Hebrew). On the lower part appears a slightly flattened large circle; in its center the Dome of the Rock with Cypress trees on both sides. Above the structure made of a combination of silver foil and paint, appears the inscription "Merom Rishon, Mekom Midasheinu", and below it, in large letters - "Yerushalem". Around it, in a frame, are drawn twelve medallions, round or flattened, with graphic depictions of the holy places: Rachel's Tomb, Cave of the Patriarchs, King David's Tomb, Zacharia's Tomb, Elisha's Tomb, Tomb of Yosef HaTzadik, Tomb of Shimon HaTzadik, Tomb of Meir Ba'al HaNess, Tomb of Rambam, Yad Absalom, Tomb of Rashbi and Tomb of Shmuel the Prophet.
Approx. 65X43 cm. Fair-good condition. Paint peelings. Stains. Some breaks to glass.
Provenance: Collection of Willy Lindwer
Category
Shiviti and Mizrah
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