Auction 38 - Jewish and Israeli History and Culture, Israeli and International Art
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Auction 38 - Jewish and Israeli History and Culture, Israeli and International Art
May 14, 2014
Opening: $2,000
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Album with about 470 photos of Eretz Israel and the vicinity [1920s].
Photos portray the Old City of Jerusalem, Hurva Synagogue, Rachel's Tomb, Western Wall, Tower of David, Gethsemane, churches in Jerusalem, numerous photos of the Temple Mount, main streets in the new city of Jerusalem (Jaffa, Ben Yehuda, King David, etc) and prominent buildings ("Bezalel", Sun Dial of Zoharey Hama Synagogue on Jaffa Street, Yeshurun Synagogue, YMCA, Hebrew University and the Military cemetery on Mount Scopus, Government House and Rockefeller Museum); landscape photos and photos in the city's neighborhoods; about 40 portraits of Jerusalemite characters, some identified as photos taken by E.M. Lilien (some of which are used by Lilien for etchings); numerous photos (mainly of Jerusalem and the vicinity) were taken by "American Colony" photographers. Within the album are photos of Arab villages, the cities of Jaffa and Haifa, Jericho and the area of Wadi Qelt, Arnon spring, settlement in the Galilee (Metula area), Tiberias, Naharayim, Kinneret area, Safed and nearby cities in the Galilee, archaeological sites, Petra. Average Size 9.5X7.5 cm, album 25X33.5 cm. Photos in good condition. Several detached photos. Album binding – detached.
Photos portray the Old City of Jerusalem, Hurva Synagogue, Rachel's Tomb, Western Wall, Tower of David, Gethsemane, churches in Jerusalem, numerous photos of the Temple Mount, main streets in the new city of Jerusalem (Jaffa, Ben Yehuda, King David, etc) and prominent buildings ("Bezalel", Sun Dial of Zoharey Hama Synagogue on Jaffa Street, Yeshurun Synagogue, YMCA, Hebrew University and the Military cemetery on Mount Scopus, Government House and Rockefeller Museum); landscape photos and photos in the city's neighborhoods; about 40 portraits of Jerusalemite characters, some identified as photos taken by E.M. Lilien (some of which are used by Lilien for etchings); numerous photos (mainly of Jerusalem and the vicinity) were taken by "American Colony" photographers. Within the album are photos of Arab villages, the cities of Jaffa and Haifa, Jericho and the area of Wadi Qelt, Arnon spring, settlement in the Galilee (Metula area), Tiberias, Naharayim, Kinneret area, Safed and nearby cities in the Galilee, archaeological sites, Petra. Average Size 9.5X7.5 cm, album 25X33.5 cm. Photos in good condition. Several detached photos. Album binding – detached.
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Auction 38 - Jewish and Israeli History and Culture, Israeli and International Art
May 14, 2014
Opening: $400
Sold for: $750
Including buyer's premium
Eighteen photos by photographer Zadok Bassan (1882-1956). Jerusalem, [early 20th cent.] Photographer's ink stamp or embossed signature.
Interesting and unconventional photos, of the families Bassan, Zaksh, Tiktin and Bardaki of Jerusalem (Leah Bassan nee Zaksh, appearing on some photos, was Bassan's wife).
1-5. Five large photos, mounted on cardboard: disguised youngsters riding horses; studio photo of Lea Bassan in an Arab garment; two group-family photos in front of a building in Jerusalem; in a boat on the Jordan River. 23X15 cm to 28X38.5 cm. Fair-good condition.
6-12. Seven medium sized photos, mounted on cardboard: nice studio photos, some of the photographed wear Arab garments. Average size 14X10 cm. Good condition.
13-18. Six postcard-sized photos: three studio photos and three photos of a journey to the Jordan River. 8.5X14 cm. Good condition.
Interesting and unconventional photos, of the families Bassan, Zaksh, Tiktin and Bardaki of Jerusalem (Leah Bassan nee Zaksh, appearing on some photos, was Bassan's wife).
1-5. Five large photos, mounted on cardboard: disguised youngsters riding horses; studio photo of Lea Bassan in an Arab garment; two group-family photos in front of a building in Jerusalem; in a boat on the Jordan River. 23X15 cm to 28X38.5 cm. Fair-good condition.
6-12. Seven medium sized photos, mounted on cardboard: nice studio photos, some of the photographed wear Arab garments. Average size 14X10 cm. Good condition.
13-18. Six postcard-sized photos: three studio photos and three photos of a journey to the Jordan River. 8.5X14 cm. Good condition.
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Auction 38 - Jewish and Israeli History and Culture, Israeli and International Art
May 14, 2014
Opening: $200
Unsold
Seven photos by photographer Shimon Corbman (1887-1978), documenting soccer games. Tel-Aviv, 1925.
Four of the photos presented are documented and annotated in the exhibition- catalogue “Corbman – A Different Tel-Aviv Photographer, 1919-1936” (curator: Batia Karmiel, Eretz Israel Museum and Ben-Zvi Institute, 2004. Page 161,164-166).
For list of photos see Hebrew Text.
Four of the photos presented are documented and annotated in the exhibition- catalogue “Corbman – A Different Tel-Aviv Photographer, 1919-1936” (curator: Batia Karmiel, Eretz Israel Museum and Ben-Zvi Institute, 2004. Page 161,164-166).
For list of photos see Hebrew Text.
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Auction 38 - Jewish and Israeli History and Culture, Israeli and International Art
May 14, 2014
Opening: $250
Sold for: $313
Including buyer's premium
Seven photos of "Tachkemoni" school in Tel-Aviv and of some events which took place in the school, [1920s].
The photos portray central events (all annotated): farewell from the school shack in Tel-Aviv (Rabbi Fishman is seen in this photo), the Police orchestra welcomes the pupils while they approach the new building, inauguration of a Torah Scroll, a group photo in the school's yard where Bialik and Rabbi Uziel are seen, and more.
Average size: 12X17 cm. Fair condition. Damages and spotting.
The photos portray central events (all annotated): farewell from the school shack in Tel-Aviv (Rabbi Fishman is seen in this photo), the Police orchestra welcomes the pupils while they approach the new building, inauguration of a Torah Scroll, a group photo in the school's yard where Bialik and Rabbi Uziel are seen, and more.
Average size: 12X17 cm. Fair condition. Damages and spotting.
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Auction 38 - Jewish and Israeli History and Culture, Israeli and International Art
May 14, 2014
Opening: $600
Unsold
Forty five photos of Eretz Israel [late 1930s and early 1940s].
Various photographers: Zoltan Kluger, Yitzchak Kalter, Z. Loewenheim, Alfons Himmelreich and Hella Fernback; most of the photos were taken by Zoltan Kluger. Stamped with photographers' ink stamps.
Portrayed in the photos are industrial plants, buildings, aerial photos, dining room in a Kibbutz, Hadassah Hospital in Jerusalem, Hora dance, etc. Size varies, 9X22 to 24X20 cm. Condition varies. Handwritten instructions for printing; leaves pasted to reverse of some photos. Creases and minor tears.
Various photographers: Zoltan Kluger, Yitzchak Kalter, Z. Loewenheim, Alfons Himmelreich and Hella Fernback; most of the photos were taken by Zoltan Kluger. Stamped with photographers' ink stamps.
Portrayed in the photos are industrial plants, buildings, aerial photos, dining room in a Kibbutz, Hadassah Hospital in Jerusalem, Hora dance, etc. Size varies, 9X22 to 24X20 cm. Condition varies. Handwritten instructions for printing; leaves pasted to reverse of some photos. Creases and minor tears.
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Auction 38 - Jewish and Israeli History and Culture, Israeli and International Art
May 14, 2014
Opening: $300
Sold for: $813
Including buyer's premium
Eleven Real Photo postcards. Lithuania, [1920s]. Four are ink stamped with photographer's stamp B. [Balio] Buračo.
1-6. Photos of interiors and exterior facades of synagogues in Lithuania: Holy Ark and the Bimah, in Šiauliai synagogue and some other synagogues in Lithuania.
7-11. Photos of masks for Užgavėnėn, a Lithuanian masks holiday, some are masks imitating a ridiculed Jewish look.
Good condition. Some are annotated on the reverse, in handwriting; instructions for the printer.
1-6. Photos of interiors and exterior facades of synagogues in Lithuania: Holy Ark and the Bimah, in Šiauliai synagogue and some other synagogues in Lithuania.
7-11. Photos of masks for Užgavėnėn, a Lithuanian masks holiday, some are masks imitating a ridiculed Jewish look.
Good condition. Some are annotated on the reverse, in handwriting; instructions for the printer.
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Auction 38 - Jewish and Israeli History and Culture, Israeli and International Art
May 14, 2014
Opening: $300
Unsold
Group photo taken during Haim Weizmann’s visit to Kharkiv. [Kharkiv, 1901]. Haim Weizmann appears in the center of a group of people. Photo 22.5X16 cm, mounted on cardboard 31.5X24.5 cm. Good-fair condition. Minor damages to photo. Spotting on cardboard. Lower left corner of cardboard is missing.
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Auction 38 - Jewish and Israeli History and Culture, Israeli and International Art
May 14, 2014
Opening: $300
Sold for: $375
Including buyer's premium
Group photo of teachers in Russia, early 20th century. Mounted on cardboard.
Each figure is marked with a number, and on the cardboard appear printed names according to the numbers. Written on the reverse: "First Jewish Teachers' Meeting in the City of Orshow (Mogilev region in Russia)… 1902".
41.5X32.5 cm, fair condition, tears, spots, creases and wear to corners.
Each figure is marked with a number, and on the cardboard appear printed names according to the numbers. Written on the reverse: "First Jewish Teachers' Meeting in the City of Orshow (Mogilev region in Russia)… 1902".
41.5X32.5 cm, fair condition, tears, spots, creases and wear to corners.
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Auction 38 - Jewish and Israeli History and Culture, Israeli and International Art
May 14, 2014
Opening: $400
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Two photos – "Survivors", 1991 and "Belmonte Marranos Celebrate Passover in Secret", 1988, of the series "Diaspora" by the photographer Frederic Brenner (not signed).
The photo "Survivors" portrays four men holding a wooden stick with clenched fists; three of the men have a tattooed Auschwitz number. The gestures of their hands and their facial expressions transfer victory, overcoming and sadness. The four photographed men are a memorial monument to the Thessaloniki community which flourished prior to the war, and in 1943, 45,000 of its members were deported to Auschwitz. 38X50 cm, mint condition.
"Belmonte Marranos celebrate Passover in secret" is a portrait of a Belmonte, Portugal, family that bakes Matzot in an attic. The family is part of the Belmonte Marranos community that conducted Jewish ritual in secret until the 1980s. In 1988 the community members decided to stop the secret ritual and conduct them in the open. 50X37.5 cm.
The photo "Survivors" portrays four men holding a wooden stick with clenched fists; three of the men have a tattooed Auschwitz number. The gestures of their hands and their facial expressions transfer victory, overcoming and sadness. The four photographed men are a memorial monument to the Thessaloniki community which flourished prior to the war, and in 1943, 45,000 of its members were deported to Auschwitz. 38X50 cm, mint condition.
"Belmonte Marranos celebrate Passover in secret" is a portrait of a Belmonte, Portugal, family that bakes Matzot in an attic. The family is part of the Belmonte Marranos community that conducted Jewish ritual in secret until the 1980s. In 1988 the community members decided to stop the secret ritual and conduct them in the open. 50X37.5 cm.
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Auction 38 - Jewish and Israeli History and Culture, Israeli and International Art
May 14, 2014
Opening: $250
Sold for: $750
Including buyer's premium
Collection of about 400 b/w photos by the photographer Aliza Holz (1898-1994). The collection is composed mainly of portraits of women and family photos, interiors of living rooms and some outdoors photos in Israel and abroad.
With Hitler’s rise to power Holz left Berlin, where she was born and raised, and moved to Jerusalem. Specialized in taking photos of children with photographer Alfred Bernheim. The photos feature many of Rehavia neighborhood inhabitants where she lived. Size varies, between 10X17 to 30X24. Good condition, minor tears to borders of some photos.
With Hitler’s rise to power Holz left Berlin, where she was born and raised, and moved to Jerusalem. Specialized in taking photos of children with photographer Alfred Bernheim. The photos feature many of Rehavia neighborhood inhabitants where she lived. Size varies, between 10X17 to 30X24. Good condition, minor tears to borders of some photos.
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Auction 38 - Jewish and Israeli History and Culture, Israeli and International Art
May 14, 2014
Opening: $500
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Four ring binders binding photos of architectural models (black/white) of buildings planned and designed by architects Benjamin Edelsohn and Gershon Zippor. Israel, 1950s-60s.
Among the models: Neot Aviv building – Tel-Aviv, regional school Merkaz HaBessor, children's day care center, plan of a hospital 1968 (signed by Edelsohn and Zippor), plan for a hotel next to Yeshivat Ponevez in Bnei Brak (not carried out), Hebrew University Campus on Mount Scopus, architectural plans for a hospital in Petach Tikva, Kirya B Tel-Aviv-Jaffa. Some of the photos portray the buildings after construction has been completed. 35X26 cm, each ring binder contains 40 pp, total of about 132 large photos and 14 small photos. Good Condition.
Among the models: Neot Aviv building – Tel-Aviv, regional school Merkaz HaBessor, children's day care center, plan of a hospital 1968 (signed by Edelsohn and Zippor), plan for a hotel next to Yeshivat Ponevez in Bnei Brak (not carried out), Hebrew University Campus on Mount Scopus, architectural plans for a hospital in Petach Tikva, Kirya B Tel-Aviv-Jaffa. Some of the photos portray the buildings after construction has been completed. 35X26 cm, each ring binder contains 40 pp, total of about 132 large photos and 14 small photos. Good Condition.
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Auction 38 - Jewish and Israeli History and Culture, Israeli and International Art
May 14, 2014
Opening: $1,000
Sold for: $2,000
Including buyer's premium
40 photos by the photographer Moshe Vorobeichic, which were published in the supplements "Davar LaGolah" and "Devar HaPo'elet". Eretz Israel, [1934-1940]. Hebrew.
The photos portray daily life in various settlements: agricultural work, guard, establishment of "Tower and Stockade" settlements, etc. These publications were weekly supplements to the daily Hebrew newspaper "Davar". 19 photos are ink stamped on the reverse:"M. Vorobeichic, Tel-Aviv, 10 HaMagid Street", the others are not signed but it seems that they were also photographed by Vorobeichic. On the reverse appear instructions for the printing. Sizes and conditions vary. Average size 12X18 cm. Overall good condition.
The photos portray daily life in various settlements: agricultural work, guard, establishment of "Tower and Stockade" settlements, etc. These publications were weekly supplements to the daily Hebrew newspaper "Davar". 19 photos are ink stamped on the reverse:"M. Vorobeichic, Tel-Aviv, 10 HaMagid Street", the others are not signed but it seems that they were also photographed by Vorobeichic. On the reverse appear instructions for the printing. Sizes and conditions vary. Average size 12X18 cm. Overall good condition.
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