Auction 81 - The Wily Lindwer Collection
July 13, 2021
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Auction 81 - The Wily Lindwer Collection
July 13, 2021
Opening: $150
Unsold
Four decorative bowls, products of the companies Pal-Bell and Zel Zion. Palestine, [ca. 1948].
Brass, cast, turned, and pierced; copper, turned.
1. Decorative bowl [product of Pal-Bell, designed by Maurice Ascalon]. At center, cast plaque featuring a warrior bearing shield with Star of David. Beneath this, olive branch with caption (Hebrew): "Healthy soul in a healthy body." Diameter: 33 cm.
2. Decorative bowl, product of Pal-Bell (marked on back). At center, cast plaque featuring a "halutz" (Jewish pioneer) sowing in the field, along with caption (Hebrew): "Those who sow in tears shall reap in joy" (Psalms 126:5). Diameter: 29 cm.
3. Decorative bowl, product of Zel Zion (marked on back). At center, cast plaque with relief bearing Zionist themes: an athlete carrying a torch, over the background of a Star of David; a watchtower; tree planting; a plowing farmer; and the Tower of David. Caption (Hebrew): "Carry toward Zion a banner and flag / State of Israel". Diameter: 34.5 cm.
4. Decorative bowl, product of Zel Zion (marked on back). Small bowl. At center, cast plaque with relief bearing Zionist themes as described in item 3 above. Caption (Hebrew): "Carry toward Zion a banner and flag / State of Israel". Diameter: 18.5 cm.
Brass, cast, turned, and pierced; copper, turned.
1. Decorative bowl [product of Pal-Bell, designed by Maurice Ascalon]. At center, cast plaque featuring a warrior bearing shield with Star of David. Beneath this, olive branch with caption (Hebrew): "Healthy soul in a healthy body." Diameter: 33 cm.
2. Decorative bowl, product of Pal-Bell (marked on back). At center, cast plaque featuring a "halutz" (Jewish pioneer) sowing in the field, along with caption (Hebrew): "Those who sow in tears shall reap in joy" (Psalms 126:5). Diameter: 29 cm.
3. Decorative bowl, product of Zel Zion (marked on back). At center, cast plaque with relief bearing Zionist themes: an athlete carrying a torch, over the background of a Star of David; a watchtower; tree planting; a plowing farmer; and the Tower of David. Caption (Hebrew): "Carry toward Zion a banner and flag / State of Israel". Diameter: 34.5 cm.
4. Decorative bowl, product of Zel Zion (marked on back). Small bowl. At center, cast plaque with relief bearing Zionist themes as described in item 3 above. Caption (Hebrew): "Carry toward Zion a banner and flag / State of Israel". Diameter: 18.5 cm.
Category
Israeliana and Zionism
Catalogue
Auction 81 - The Wily Lindwer Collection
July 13, 2021
Opening: $200
Unsold
Four decorative bowls, products of the Zel Zion company, marked on back "Zel Zion Tel Aviv" (Hebrew) and "Made in Israel" (English). Tel Aviv, [ca. 1948 / ca. 1950s].
Brass, cast and turned; copper, turned; applied verdigris patina.
1. Decorative mandolin-shaped bowl. At center, cast plaque featuring the biblical scene of Rebecca giving Eliezer water to drink from her pitcher. Decorative handle in the form of the neck of a mandolin. Diameter: 27 cm. Length (including handle): 49 cm.
2. Decorative bowl. At center, cast plaque with relief depicting the biblical scene of the spies returning from Canaan bearing a huge cluster of grapes, along with the captions (Hebrew): "A land flowing with milk and honey" and "State of Israel." Diameter: 34.5 cm.
3. Decorative bowl. At center, cast plaque with relief depicting an Israeli soldier standing guard, with the walls of the Old City of Jerusalem in the background and a row of sabra cactuses in the foreground, along with a caption (Hebrew) imprecisely quoting Isaiah 62:6. Diameter: 32 cm.
4. Small decorative bowl. At center, cast plaque with relief depicting an Israeli soldier standing guard, with the walls of the Old City of Jerusalem in the background and a row of sabra cactuses in the foreground, along with a caption (Hebrew) quoting Isaiah 62:6. Diameter: 18.5 cm.
Brass, cast and turned; copper, turned; applied verdigris patina.
1. Decorative mandolin-shaped bowl. At center, cast plaque featuring the biblical scene of Rebecca giving Eliezer water to drink from her pitcher. Decorative handle in the form of the neck of a mandolin. Diameter: 27 cm. Length (including handle): 49 cm.
2. Decorative bowl. At center, cast plaque with relief depicting the biblical scene of the spies returning from Canaan bearing a huge cluster of grapes, along with the captions (Hebrew): "A land flowing with milk and honey" and "State of Israel." Diameter: 34.5 cm.
3. Decorative bowl. At center, cast plaque with relief depicting an Israeli soldier standing guard, with the walls of the Old City of Jerusalem in the background and a row of sabra cactuses in the foreground, along with a caption (Hebrew) imprecisely quoting Isaiah 62:6. Diameter: 32 cm.
4. Small decorative bowl. At center, cast plaque with relief depicting an Israeli soldier standing guard, with the walls of the Old City of Jerusalem in the background and a row of sabra cactuses in the foreground, along with a caption (Hebrew) quoting Isaiah 62:6. Diameter: 18.5 cm.
Category
Israeliana and Zionism
Catalogue
Auction 81 - The Wily Lindwer Collection
July 13, 2021
Opening: $200
Unsold
Two large shell cartridges with decorations created in the wake (and to mark the conclusion) of the Six-Day War. Israel, 1967.
Brass, turned and engraved; metal plate, engraved; paint.
1. 75-mm shell cartridge (M50, IDF stock, manufactured in Israel). Cartridge bears a large, engraved illustration of the biblical scene of Rebecca next to the well, in the shade of a palm, carrying a large jug on her head. Adjacent to the base is a metal plate with an engraved inscription (Hebrew) in remembrance of the Six-Day War: "Souvenir of the third war since the establishment of the State of Israel, the ‘Six-Day' War, June 5, 1967 – June 11, 1967, liberating the Sinai Peninsula, Judea and Samaria, and the Golan Heights (on the Sabbath)." Height: 59 cm.
2. 105-mm shell cartridge. A map of Israel, including the Sinai Peninsula, is drawn on the surface of the cartridge, along with the English-Hebrew caption: "June [English] 5-10 June [Hebrew] 1967 5727." Height: 45 cm.
Brass, turned and engraved; metal plate, engraved; paint.
1. 75-mm shell cartridge (M50, IDF stock, manufactured in Israel). Cartridge bears a large, engraved illustration of the biblical scene of Rebecca next to the well, in the shade of a palm, carrying a large jug on her head. Adjacent to the base is a metal plate with an engraved inscription (Hebrew) in remembrance of the Six-Day War: "Souvenir of the third war since the establishment of the State of Israel, the ‘Six-Day' War, June 5, 1967 – June 11, 1967, liberating the Sinai Peninsula, Judea and Samaria, and the Golan Heights (on the Sabbath)." Height: 59 cm.
2. 105-mm shell cartridge. A map of Israel, including the Sinai Peninsula, is drawn on the surface of the cartridge, along with the English-Hebrew caption: "June [English] 5-10 June [Hebrew] 1967 5727." Height: 45 cm.
Category
Israeliana and Zionism
Catalogue
Auction 81 - The Wily Lindwer Collection
July 13, 2021
Opening: $200
Unsold
Collection of Israeli dolls and other toys. Israel, [second half of 20th century].
Diverse materials (wood, fabric, metal, plastic, and more).
1. Soldier doll wearing red beret and holding rifle. On his uniform is the insignia known as the "Paratrooper Wings" (emblem of the Paratroopers Brigade), and a military decoration from Israel's War of Independence. Product of Sabra (label on bottom).
2. Female soldier doll wearing red beret. On her uniform is a ribbon (military decoration) from the Sinai Campaign (1956). Product of Sabra (label on bottom).
3. Doll in image of Moshe Dayan (saluting).
4-5. Dolls in images of Israeli boy and girl. The boy is wearing a "tembel hat" labelled "Israel" in Hebrew and English.
6. Toy car, product of Gamda-Koor-Sabra. Model Chevrolet Chevelle station wagon, labelled "Chevelle Fire Chief." Vehicle of the type employed by the Municipality of Tel Aviv, with the emblem of the Fire Department on the doors.
Size and condition vary. Female doll with head detached.
Diverse materials (wood, fabric, metal, plastic, and more).
1. Soldier doll wearing red beret and holding rifle. On his uniform is the insignia known as the "Paratrooper Wings" (emblem of the Paratroopers Brigade), and a military decoration from Israel's War of Independence. Product of Sabra (label on bottom).
2. Female soldier doll wearing red beret. On her uniform is a ribbon (military decoration) from the Sinai Campaign (1956). Product of Sabra (label on bottom).
3. Doll in image of Moshe Dayan (saluting).
4-5. Dolls in images of Israeli boy and girl. The boy is wearing a "tembel hat" labelled "Israel" in Hebrew and English.
6. Toy car, product of Gamda-Koor-Sabra. Model Chevrolet Chevelle station wagon, labelled "Chevelle Fire Chief." Vehicle of the type employed by the Municipality of Tel Aviv, with the emblem of the Fire Department on the doors.
Size and condition vary. Female doll with head detached.
Category
Israeliana and Zionism
Catalogue
Auction 81 - The Wily Lindwer Collection
July 13, 2021
Opening: $100
Unsold
Three table stands for the office – for papers, pens, ink, and the like. Israel, [ca. 1960s]. Marked (English) "Made in Israel."
1. Stand featuring a domed structure and an additional building – a mosque with three domes and a minaret – and a small bowl (detached). Inscription (Hebrew) reads: "Gaza, Israel".
2. Stand featuring a deer (with one broken antler), a palm, and other trees, with the (English) caption "Jerusalem."
3. Stand featuring a palm (whose "trunk" is a blade that serves as a letter opener), an old city wall, a sabra cactus, and a well. The well, equipped with a cover, is meant to house a jar of ink.
Size varies. Good condition.
1. Stand featuring a domed structure and an additional building – a mosque with three domes and a minaret – and a small bowl (detached). Inscription (Hebrew) reads: "Gaza, Israel".
2. Stand featuring a deer (with one broken antler), a palm, and other trees, with the (English) caption "Jerusalem."
3. Stand featuring a palm (whose "trunk" is a blade that serves as a letter opener), an old city wall, a sabra cactus, and a well. The well, equipped with a cover, is meant to house a jar of ink.
Size varies. Good condition.
Category
Israeliana and Zionism
Catalogue
Auction 81 - The Wily Lindwer Collection
July 13, 2021
Opening: $150
Unsold
Arts and Crafts of Palestine. Booklet (catalogue) published on behalf of R. Marein Ltd., Jerusalem. Jerusalem, 1946. English. Third edition.
Illustrated with photographs, presenting hundreds of items offered for sale by the art and antiquities dealer R. Marein Ltd. The advertised merchandise includes jewelry, olivewood and seashell products, dolls, Armenian pottery, metalware, embroidery, and more.
[1] front cover, [37] ff., [1] back cover, 24X12 cm. Booklet bound with cord. Good condition. Tears and creases to cover.
Illustrated with photographs, presenting hundreds of items offered for sale by the art and antiquities dealer R. Marein Ltd. The advertised merchandise includes jewelry, olivewood and seashell products, dolls, Armenian pottery, metalware, embroidery, and more.
[1] front cover, [37] ff., [1] back cover, 24X12 cm. Booklet bound with cord. Good condition. Tears and creases to cover.
Category
Israeliana and Zionism
Catalogue
Auction 81 - The Wily Lindwer Collection
July 13, 2021
Opening: $200
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Eight booklets and catalogues presenting arts and crafts from Israel. Israel and the United States, ca. 1950s to 1980s.
1. Israel Arts & Crafts Catalogue. Israel: the Israel Export Institute, [1960s-1970s]. English.
2. Arts and Crafts from Israel. New York: Israel Creations, Inc., 1955. English. Booklet not intact; some photographs have been cut out.
3. Israel Arts & Crafts. Catalogue published by the Israel Chamber of Commerce and the Israel Export Institute. Israel, [ca. 1970s-1980s]. English.
4. Forms from Israel. Exhibition catalogue produced by the American Federation of Arts. [Washington, DC], 1958. English.
5. Made in Israel, Diary / Agenda / Almanaque. A diary / almanac produced by the Israel Chamber of Commerce for the year 1960, in English, Spanish, and French, presenting photographs and information regarding the development of industry, art, and trade in the State of Israel.
6. Arts and Crafts in Israel. Thin booklet, published by the Israel Export Institute, [ca. 1970s]. English and French.
7. Ceramic Artists of Israel. Tel Aviv: The Ceramic Artists Ass. of Israel, 1975. English.
8. International Seminary for Architectural Ceramics, Ein Hod, 1966.
Size and condition vary.
1. Israel Arts & Crafts Catalogue. Israel: the Israel Export Institute, [1960s-1970s]. English.
2. Arts and Crafts from Israel. New York: Israel Creations, Inc., 1955. English. Booklet not intact; some photographs have been cut out.
3. Israel Arts & Crafts. Catalogue published by the Israel Chamber of Commerce and the Israel Export Institute. Israel, [ca. 1970s-1980s]. English.
4. Forms from Israel. Exhibition catalogue produced by the American Federation of Arts. [Washington, DC], 1958. English.
5. Made in Israel, Diary / Agenda / Almanaque. A diary / almanac produced by the Israel Chamber of Commerce for the year 1960, in English, Spanish, and French, presenting photographs and information regarding the development of industry, art, and trade in the State of Israel.
6. Arts and Crafts in Israel. Thin booklet, published by the Israel Export Institute, [ca. 1970s]. English and French.
7. Ceramic Artists of Israel. Tel Aviv: The Ceramic Artists Ass. of Israel, 1975. English.
8. International Seminary for Architectural Ceramics, Ein Hod, 1966.
Size and condition vary.
Category
Israeliana and Zionism
Catalogue
Auction 81 - The Wily Lindwer Collection
July 13, 2021
Opening: $1,000
Unsold
Approximately 380 Israeli and Hebrew records. Wide variety of recording companies, including Hed Arzi, Makolit, and Tslil (in addition to a few records by other companies), Israel, 1930s to 1960s (the majority from 1950s). Hebrew and some Yiddish.
Large collection of records, mostly 10-inch with a handful of 6.8-inch, featuring Israeli performers such as Yafa Yarkoni (numerous records), Shoshana Damari, Lehakat HaNahal (the Nahal Entertainment Troupe), Hanna Aharoni, Naomi Shemer, Israel Yitzhaki, and Jo Amar. Included: many song albums, folk tunes, and a number of children's albums. Most albums in Hebrew; some in Yiddish, some cantorial and liturgical music.
Size and condition vary. Enclosed either in contemporary folders (some worn) or in paper envelope-jackets.
Large collection of records, mostly 10-inch with a handful of 6.8-inch, featuring Israeli performers such as Yafa Yarkoni (numerous records), Shoshana Damari, Lehakat HaNahal (the Nahal Entertainment Troupe), Hanna Aharoni, Naomi Shemer, Israel Yitzhaki, and Jo Amar. Included: many song albums, folk tunes, and a number of children's albums. Most albums in Hebrew; some in Yiddish, some cantorial and liturgical music.
Size and condition vary. Enclosed either in contemporary folders (some worn) or in paper envelope-jackets.
Category
Israeliana and Zionism
Catalogue