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Auction 11 - Israeli History and Culture
July 27, 2010
Opening: $3,000
Sold for: $3,750
Including buyer's premium
Large collection of unique and exceptionally high quality photographs photographed by Eliezer Gelgor, a photographer in Grodno, Poland and owner of “Gelgor” photo shop in Bialik St. in Ramat Gan.
The collection includes:
~ Two original albums, including 155 high-quality photographs: series of photographs of immigrants on a ship, c. 1925; various buildings in Tel-Aviv, including the casino on the sea-shore, a cemetery; caravan of camels on sea-shore; Tomb of Rachel; David’s Citadel and David’s Fortress; the Western Wall; panorama of Jerusalem and its surroundings – various views; Mt. Zion; panorama of Judean Desert; twelve photographs of the Hebrew University including photographs of the university inauguration ceremony; masonry and terrace building workmanship; tours to archeological sites; Tiberius and Lake Kinneret; Moshava Rishon L’Zion and the winery; and more.
~ XI Olympiade Berline 1936, souvenir album of the Olympics in Berlin 1936. Including seven small photographs by Gelgor. In the photographs flags bearing crosses throughout the city of Berlin appear, alongside flags of the Olympics. In one of the photographs Gelgor himself appears.
~ Assortment of 43 photographs, among them: caravan of camels on the sea-shore of Tel-Aviv; the Judean Mountains; a package of tobacco in Rishon L’Zion; Prof. Boris Schatz near a carpet and Menorah produced by “Bezalel”; unique portraits of a girl; Tel-Aviv port; “Tomb of Captain Trumpeldor” prior to the erection of the gravestone; Independence Day parade; and more.
Some of the photographs bear the stapo of the photographer.
Total of 205 photographs. Varying sizes. Generally in good condition.
Attached is an authorization of sale from the inheritors of “Gelgor” which also includes rights for use and publication of the photographs.
The collection includes:
~ Two original albums, including 155 high-quality photographs: series of photographs of immigrants on a ship, c. 1925; various buildings in Tel-Aviv, including the casino on the sea-shore, a cemetery; caravan of camels on sea-shore; Tomb of Rachel; David’s Citadel and David’s Fortress; the Western Wall; panorama of Jerusalem and its surroundings – various views; Mt. Zion; panorama of Judean Desert; twelve photographs of the Hebrew University including photographs of the university inauguration ceremony; masonry and terrace building workmanship; tours to archeological sites; Tiberius and Lake Kinneret; Moshava Rishon L’Zion and the winery; and more.
~ XI Olympiade Berline 1936, souvenir album of the Olympics in Berlin 1936. Including seven small photographs by Gelgor. In the photographs flags bearing crosses throughout the city of Berlin appear, alongside flags of the Olympics. In one of the photographs Gelgor himself appears.
~ Assortment of 43 photographs, among them: caravan of camels on the sea-shore of Tel-Aviv; the Judean Mountains; a package of tobacco in Rishon L’Zion; Prof. Boris Schatz near a carpet and Menorah produced by “Bezalel”; unique portraits of a girl; Tel-Aviv port; “Tomb of Captain Trumpeldor” prior to the erection of the gravestone; Independence Day parade; and more.
Some of the photographs bear the stapo of the photographer.
Total of 205 photographs. Varying sizes. Generally in good condition.
Attached is an authorization of sale from the inheritors of “Gelgor” which also includes rights for use and publication of the photographs.
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Photography
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Auction 11 - Israeli History and Culture
July 27, 2010
Opening: $100
Unsold
Photograph of a couple, pasted to cardboard. Jaffa Palestine, end of 19th century. Name of photographer printed on the cardboard, M. Woroschilsky. This name is not mentioned in Israeli Photography literature.
16.5X10.5 cm. Fair condition. Photograph and cardboard damaged, torn. Foxing stains.
16.5X10.5 cm. Fair condition. Photograph and cardboard damaged, torn. Foxing stains.
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Photography
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Auction 11 - Israeli History and Culture
July 27, 2010
Opening: $100
Unsold
1-2. Two photographs of couples by Garabed Krikorian, Jerusalem (both photographs on the same background).
3. Family portrait by Daoud Sabounji, photographer of Jaffa, student of Krikorian.
14 X 10.5 cm, pasted to cardboard 16.5X11 cm. Varying condition.
3. Family portrait by Daoud Sabounji, photographer of Jaffa, student of Krikorian.
14 X 10.5 cm, pasted to cardboard 16.5X11 cm. Varying condition.
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Auction 11 - Israeli History and Culture
July 27, 2010
Opening: $120
Unsold
Reading of the Torah portion of the Jewish Legion. February 1919.
In the photo soldiers are at the Torah reading. Flag with the symbol of Britain and the Star of David. Signature of photographer Y. Ben Dov is imprinted on the bottom.
16.5X11 cm. Fair-poor condition. All corners torn and missing, folds, creases and tears (mainly to margins).
In the photo soldiers are at the Torah reading. Flag with the symbol of Britain and the Star of David. Signature of photographer Y. Ben Dov is imprinted on the bottom.
16.5X11 cm. Fair-poor condition. All corners torn and missing, folds, creases and tears (mainly to margins).
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Photography
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Auction 11 - Israeli History and Culture
July 27, 2010
Opening: $600
Sold for: $813
Including buyer's premium
Collection of photographs from Israel, Betty Strauss. 1926-1927.
172 photographs from a voyage to Israel. The majority of the photos are of Jerusalem; the city, streets, and culture within the walls and outside them (Me’ah She’arim neighborhood). As well, archeological and religious sites in Jerusalem and its vicinity (among them: Tomb of Rachel). Additional photos from Rechovot, Shfeya, Zichron Ya’akov and additional places. Two photographs from the inauguration ceremony of the Hebrew University.
Many photographs described in great detail (in German) and dated upon the reverse side. Some photographs autographed. Some divided on their reverse side to be used as a postcard.
Photographer Betty Strauss, native of Marburg, Germany, returned to Germany after her journey to Israel and eventually immigrated to Israel in the 1930's.
Average size: 8X11 cm. The majority of the photos are in good condition. Some of them are doubles. Arranged in a new album.
172 photographs from a voyage to Israel. The majority of the photos are of Jerusalem; the city, streets, and culture within the walls and outside them (Me’ah She’arim neighborhood). As well, archeological and religious sites in Jerusalem and its vicinity (among them: Tomb of Rachel). Additional photos from Rechovot, Shfeya, Zichron Ya’akov and additional places. Two photographs from the inauguration ceremony of the Hebrew University.
Many photographs described in great detail (in German) and dated upon the reverse side. Some photographs autographed. Some divided on their reverse side to be used as a postcard.
Photographer Betty Strauss, native of Marburg, Germany, returned to Germany after her journey to Israel and eventually immigrated to Israel in the 1930's.
Average size: 8X11 cm. The majority of the photos are in good condition. Some of them are doubles. Arranged in a new album.
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Photography
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Auction 11 - Israeli History and Culture
July 27, 2010
Opening: Make an Offer
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group photographs by the photographer Avraham Soskin. Tel-Aviv, [the 1920's?].
In one of the photographs the subjects are wearing notes with the writing "Hebrews speak Hebrew".
17X11.5 cm, pasted on cardboard 30X23.5 cm. Good condition. Few stains on the cardboard frames.
In one of the photographs the subjects are wearing notes with the writing "Hebrews speak Hebrew".
17X11.5 cm, pasted on cardboard 30X23.5 cm. Good condition. Few stains on the cardboard frames.
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Photography
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Auction 11 - Israeli History and Culture
July 27, 2010
Opening: $100
Sold for: $125
Including buyer's premium
A group photograph of the Achva Association. At the bottom of the photograph a sign – "Achva Kitchen, Jaffa 1915".
The Achva Association, a mutual help association, was established in Jerusalem and expanded to Jaffa, Tel-Aviv, Safed, New York and other places. In 1899, the neighborhood of Achva was founded in Jaffa, not far from Neve Tzedek.
29.5X19.5 cm, pasted on cardboard. Fair condition. Stains and scratches on photograph. Tears to margins, one corner torn.
The Achva Association, a mutual help association, was established in Jerusalem and expanded to Jaffa, Tel-Aviv, Safed, New York and other places. In 1899, the neighborhood of Achva was founded in Jaffa, not far from Neve Tzedek.
29.5X19.5 cm, pasted on cardboard. Fair condition. Stains and scratches on photograph. Tears to margins, one corner torn.
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Photography
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Auction 11 - Israeli History and Culture
July 27, 2010
Opening: $100
Unsold
1. Eight subjects photographed in white shirts and gowns. "The hot springs of Tel-Aviv" is written on a sign in the background, a notice of the opening of "hot baths for curing" located near the casino. Tel-Aviv, January 10, 1928. At the bottom, autographs of some of the subjects photographed.
17.5X12 cm. pasted on cardboard 28X22.5 cm. Good condition.
2. About 75 participants of a workers' convention in Tel-Aviv, February 20, 1938. In the corner "Plastica Tel-Aviv" is signed.
18.5X13.5 cm. Good condition. Two X marks in pen on the photograph.
17.5X12 cm. pasted on cardboard 28X22.5 cm. Good condition.
2. About 75 participants of a workers' convention in Tel-Aviv, February 20, 1938. In the corner "Plastica Tel-Aviv" is signed.
18.5X13.5 cm. Good condition. Two X marks in pen on the photograph.
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Photography
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Auction 11 - Israeli History and Culture
July 27, 2010
Opening: $100
Sold for: $125
Including buyer's premium
1. Group photograph of OSE hostel children and care givers, Bacau, 1947. OSE organization – organization for caring for the health of Jews.
9X12 cm. Good condition.
2. Group photograph, Bukovina, 1934-1935. In front of the subjects appears the sign "Zumer kolonye, yidishen shulfarein for Bukovine" ("summer colony, Bukovina Jewish school"). In the background appears a bus loaded with equipment.
13.5X23 cm. Fair condition. Folding mark, few creases to borders.
9X12 cm. Good condition.
2. Group photograph, Bukovina, 1934-1935. In front of the subjects appears the sign "Zumer kolonye, yidishen shulfarein for Bukovine" ("summer colony, Bukovina Jewish school"). In the background appears a bus loaded with equipment.
13.5X23 cm. Fair condition. Folding mark, few creases to borders.
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Photography
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Auction 11 - Israeli History and Culture
July 27, 2010
Opening: $120
Sold for: $200
Including buyer's premium
Group photograph of members of a literature-drama group. Cairo, year not listed.
“4 yariger yovilum – Yudish literarisher un dramitsher tzircle” [fourth anniversary of the literature and drama circle]. Stamp of a Cairo photographer imprinted and autographed.
28X21.5 cm. Glued upon 33.5X28.5 cm. cardboard. Good condition. Stains and peeling on photograph. One of the cardboard corners is missing, slight tears on margins.
“4 yariger yovilum – Yudish literarisher un dramitsher tzircle” [fourth anniversary of the literature and drama circle]. Stamp of a Cairo photographer imprinted and autographed.
28X21.5 cm. Glued upon 33.5X28.5 cm. cardboard. Good condition. Stains and peeling on photograph. One of the cardboard corners is missing, slight tears on margins.
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Auction 11 - Israeli History and Culture
July 27, 2010
Opening: $100
Unsold
Group photograph of youngsters. Przemysl, Poland.
In the front of the photograph banner “Shomrim Battalion- Yehuda Maccabi – Przemysl”, with a Star of David.
21.5X15.5 cm. Fair condition. Damages on lower right, fold on corner.
In the front of the photograph banner “Shomrim Battalion- Yehuda Maccabi – Przemysl”, with a Star of David.
21.5X15.5 cm. Fair condition. Damages on lower right, fold on corner.
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Photography
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Auction 11 - Israeli History and Culture
July 27, 2010
Opening: $120
Sold for: $150
Including buyer's premium
Group photograph of the Pioneer Union Organization. Vilna, 1921.
Near each of the subjects photographed a number is written. Upon the reverse side of the cardboard where the photograph is glued, in handwriting: “A souvenir of my work in the Vilna “HeChalutz” union, those in the picture who are now on their way to Israel you will soon see, and the others - hopefully you will see them in the near future including myself…”.
24X16 cm. upon 31X25 cm. cardboard. Fair condition. Tears and peeling, mainly to cardboard.
Near each of the subjects photographed a number is written. Upon the reverse side of the cardboard where the photograph is glued, in handwriting: “A souvenir of my work in the Vilna “HeChalutz” union, those in the picture who are now on their way to Israel you will soon see, and the others - hopefully you will see them in the near future including myself…”.
24X16 cm. upon 31X25 cm. cardboard. Fair condition. Tears and peeling, mainly to cardboard.
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