Auction 87 - Jewish and Israeli Art, History and Culture
Including: sketches by Ze'ev Raban and Bezalel items, hildren's books, avant-garde books, rare ladino periodicals, and more
Advertising Poster for a Costume Party – Ophir Silent Movie Theater – Tel Aviv, 1929
Opening: $200
Sold for: $375
Including buyer's premium
"The Most Lively and Interesting Costume Party, featuring De Lis, " poster advertising a Purim costume party at the Ophir Hall [Ophir Silent Movie Theater] in Tel Aviv. Tel Aviv: Ephraim Strod & Sons, 1929. Hebrew.
At the center of the poster is a linocut illustration of a clown and a view of Venice, Italy; signed in the plate (Hebrew): "Gerzowitz."
The message on the poster promises the party's participants will enjoy "dancing till the break of dawn" accompanied by a jazz band, games, a snack bar (offering food "at market prices"), and competition for best costumes in various categories. Prizes "will be awarded by Europe's Beauty Queen, who will make an appearance at midnight in all her glory." A short rhyme (in Hebrew) appears at the bottom.
Located on Gruzenberg Street in Tel Aviv, the "Ophir Silent Movie Theater" opened its doors in 1928, on the initiative of the entrepreneur Moshe Carasso (1885-1962). It was Tel Aviv's second movie theater, and operated continuously until it closed in 1980, to be replaced by a nightclub. The building was demolished in 1990.
Approx. 96X63.5 cm. . Creases. Minor stains and punch holes at edges, repaired. Entire poster mounted on thin, acid-free paper.
At the center of the poster is a linocut illustration of a clown and a view of Venice, Italy; signed in the plate (Hebrew): "Gerzowitz."
The message on the poster promises the party's participants will enjoy "dancing till the break of dawn" accompanied by a jazz band, games, a snack bar (offering food "at market prices"), and competition for best costumes in various categories. Prizes "will be awarded by Europe's Beauty Queen, who will make an appearance at midnight in all her glory." A short rhyme (in Hebrew) appears at the bottom.
Located on Gruzenberg Street in Tel Aviv, the "Ophir Silent Movie Theater" opened its doors in 1928, on the initiative of the entrepreneur Moshe Carasso (1885-1962). It was Tel Aviv's second movie theater, and operated continuously until it closed in 1980, to be replaced by a nightclub. The building was demolished in 1990.
Approx. 96X63.5 cm. . Creases. Minor stains and punch holes at edges, repaired. Entire poster mounted on thin, acid-free paper.
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