Auction 11 - Israeli History and Culture
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Auction 11 - Israeli History and Culture
July 27, 2010
Opening: $350
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A candelabrum chiseled out of stone. Characteristic of works done in the Cyprus detention camps, [end of 1940's].
On the candelabrum the words "Tel Chai" are etched. Light etchings like a halo around candles. The back part of the stone is rough and not chiseled.
7X9 cm. Good condition. Small breaks.
On the candelabrum the words "Tel Chai" are etched. Light etchings like a halo around candles. The back part of the stone is rough and not chiseled.
7X9 cm. Good condition. Small breaks.
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Auction 11 - Israeli History and Culture
July 27, 2010
Opening: $180
Unsold
Cyprus, a brooch for clothing. Etching on coin (Folk handicraft).
The shape of Cyprus Island with a barbed wire fence and a watch tower. At the top the word "Cyprus" is etched and at the bottom another barbed wire fence, framed. On verso the original minting of the coin is recognizable.
Diameter: 2 cm. Good condition. Scratches.
The shape of Cyprus Island with a barbed wire fence and a watch tower. At the top the word "Cyprus" is etched and at the bottom another barbed wire fence, framed. On verso the original minting of the coin is recognizable.
Diameter: 2 cm. Good condition. Scratches.
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Auction 11 - Israeli History and Culture
July 27, 2010
Opening: $150
Sold for: $238
Including buyer's premium
"Israel", metal and glass plate. USA(?), after establishment of Israel.
A gilt State emblem within the Star of David adorns the center of the plate. Five of the star's triangles contain illustrations of Jerusalem (Tower of David, University and Western Wall), the sixth depicts Haifa and the Technion. The illustrations are encircled by strips adorned with butterfly wings. The upper section of the plate is made of painted glass, the background to the illustrations is a shiny-blue which changes color depending upon the angle of light.
Diameter: 29.5 cm. Good condition, slight defects, pieces of color have peeled from the glass.
A gilt State emblem within the Star of David adorns the center of the plate. Five of the star's triangles contain illustrations of Jerusalem (Tower of David, University and Western Wall), the sixth depicts Haifa and the Technion. The illustrations are encircled by strips adorned with butterfly wings. The upper section of the plate is made of painted glass, the background to the illustrations is a shiny-blue which changes color depending upon the angle of light.
Diameter: 29.5 cm. Good condition, slight defects, pieces of color have peeled from the glass.
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Auction 11 - Israeli History and Culture
July 27, 2010
Opening: $120
Sold for: $188
Including buyer's premium
Republic of Israel, If You Wish This is not a Myth. Ceramic plate in honor of the establishment of Israel. USA, 1948.
Blue and pale blue prints, with the date May 14, 1948 and an illustration of a map of Israel (according to the UN Partition Plan).
On verso “Dedicated to the Pioneers of Palestine” and stamp of manufacturer “Stores Inc. Newark”.
Diameter: 27.5 cm. Very good condition.
Blue and pale blue prints, with the date May 14, 1948 and an illustration of a map of Israel (according to the UN Partition Plan).
On verso “Dedicated to the Pioneers of Palestine” and stamp of manufacturer “Stores Inc. Newark”.
Diameter: 27.5 cm. Very good condition.
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Auction 11 - Israeli History and Culture
July 27, 2010
Opening: $350
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Ceramic plate with printed and hand-painted decorations. Produced by Alams(?), England.
In center of plate drawing of Shylock, Jewish figure of greedy and unscrupulous type of the Shakespearean play "The Merchant of Venice". On verso stamp of manufacturer and stamp “Illustrations from Merchant of Venice – Shakespeare, Made in Great Britain”.
Diameter: 24.5 cm. Very good condition. Three holes on back of base, for hanging.
In center of plate drawing of Shylock, Jewish figure of greedy and unscrupulous type of the Shakespearean play "The Merchant of Venice". On verso stamp of manufacturer and stamp “Illustrations from Merchant of Venice – Shakespeare, Made in Great Britain”.
Diameter: 24.5 cm. Very good condition. Three holes on back of base, for hanging.
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Auction 11 - Israeli History and Culture
July 27, 2010
Opening: $200
Sold for: $525
Including buyer's premium
"Mazal Tov", copper plate with etched writing and decorations. Germany? silver-plated copper. Stamp “10”.
In center of plate "Mazal Tov" within a Star of David. Surrounding are plant pattern designs, lions and a vulture. On edges of plate decorations of Stars of David and plants.
Diameter: 24.5 cm. Good condition.
In center of plate "Mazal Tov" within a Star of David. Surrounding are plant pattern designs, lions and a vulture. On edges of plate decorations of Stars of David and plants.
Diameter: 24.5 cm. Good condition.
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Auction 11 - Israeli History and Culture
July 27, 2010
Opening: $120
Sold for: $225
Including buyer's premium
Copper bowl to be hung on the wall. Israel, 1940's(?).
In center printing of Star of David, caption “For Jerusalem sake will not rest” in Hebrew and English and illustration of armed Hebrew soldier raising his hands in the air (bears a strong resemblance to a similar illustration by Arthur Szyk). On verso hook for hanging on wall.
Diameter: 29.5 cm. Fair condition. Corrosion, bent on right section.
In center printing of Star of David, caption “For Jerusalem sake will not rest” in Hebrew and English and illustration of armed Hebrew soldier raising his hands in the air (bears a strong resemblance to a similar illustration by Arthur Szyk). On verso hook for hanging on wall.
Diameter: 29.5 cm. Fair condition. Corrosion, bent on right section.
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Auction 11 - Israeli History and Culture
July 27, 2010
Opening: $300
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1. Pendant in the shape of the Tablets of the Law, with the Ten Commandants. Manufacturer stamps M.S.
2. Pendant in the shape of the Tablets of the Law with a Star of David at top.
3. Pendant in the shape of a Star of David with the word “Zion” inside.
4. Amulet for hanging on a necklace, in the shape of a heart with engraving.
Total of 4 Miniature objects, good condition.
2. Pendant in the shape of the Tablets of the Law with a Star of David at top.
3. Pendant in the shape of a Star of David with the word “Zion” inside.
4. Amulet for hanging on a necklace, in the shape of a heart with engraving.
Total of 4 Miniature objects, good condition.
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Auction 11 - Israeli History and Culture
July 27, 2010
Opening: $350
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Brooch with hand-painted enamel plate.
In center illustration of Star of David composed of pink and purple triangles, in its center illustration of unidentified symbol. At its top illustration of a cross. Frame of enamel plate is black.
Apparently, the brooch was designed after the holocaust and is a reminder of the pink patch which was used to indicate homosexuals in the Nazi concentration camps.
Diameter: 2.5 cm. Good condition. Slightly faded colors.
In center illustration of Star of David composed of pink and purple triangles, in its center illustration of unidentified symbol. At its top illustration of a cross. Frame of enamel plate is black.
Apparently, the brooch was designed after the holocaust and is a reminder of the pink patch which was used to indicate homosexuals in the Nazi concentration camps.
Diameter: 2.5 cm. Good condition. Slightly faded colors.
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Auction 11 - Israeli History and Culture
July 27, 2010
Opening: $300
Sold for: $375
Including buyer's premium
Chosid [Hassid], bronze sculpture by artist I.W. Wilsker.
Image of a Jewish Hassid dressed with a long cloak, one of his hands positioned behind his back and second hand pulling his beard, he is wearing a round brimmed hat.
Attached to a massive wooden base with two plates with the name of the sculpture and the name of the artist.
Height of sculpture: 27.5 cm. Height of base: 12 cm. Good condition. White paint stains. Wood and plates worn and stained.
Image of a Jewish Hassid dressed with a long cloak, one of his hands positioned behind his back and second hand pulling his beard, he is wearing a round brimmed hat.
Attached to a massive wooden base with two plates with the name of the sculpture and the name of the artist.
Height of sculpture: 27.5 cm. Height of base: 12 cm. Good condition. White paint stains. Wood and plates worn and stained.
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Auction 11 - Israeli History and Culture
July 27, 2010
Opening: $400
Sold for: $1,875
Including buyer's premium
Handwritten Scroll of Esther, scrolled on a handle made of white bakelite.
The scroll is sewn to two types of fabric, scrolled on a fine white-ivory color bakelite handle, with various decorations.
Height: 46 cm. Good condition.
The scroll is sewn to two types of fabric, scrolled on a fine white-ivory color bakelite handle, with various decorations.
Height: 46 cm. Good condition.
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Auction 11 - Israeli History and Culture
July 27, 2010
Opening: $350
Sold for: $438
Including buyer's premium
1. Svet Geshen / Vi Ehin Zol Ich Gein, record by Ben Baruch. France, the 1950's(?). On one side of the record the picture of the singer Ben Baruch, and on verso a picture of a group of young people waving flags of Israel on the seashore.
2. Zei Gezunt Mama / Yisrael, record by S. Berland. France, the 1950's(?). Sketch of a tree; in the background an agricultural settlement and a water tower. On verso an illustration of the map of Israel, in the center – a candelabrum surrounded by illustrations of industry, settlements, mountains, lighthouse and a ship.
Diameter: 29.5 cm; 25 cm. Very good condition.
2. Zei Gezunt Mama / Yisrael, record by S. Berland. France, the 1950's(?). Sketch of a tree; in the background an agricultural settlement and a water tower. On verso an illustration of the map of Israel, in the center – a candelabrum surrounded by illustrations of industry, settlements, mountains, lighthouse and a ship.
Diameter: 29.5 cm; 25 cm. Very good condition.
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