Auction 52 - Jewish and Israeli History and Culture
Copper Plaque - The Israeli Declaration of Independence - New York, 1948 - English
Opening: $400
Sold for: $500
Including buyer's premium
Plaque for hanging, with the text of the Israeli "Declaration of Independence" in English translation. New York, 1948.
Copper; printing. Copyright by: Grodel Inc. New York.
In the center of the plaque is the text of the Israeli "Declaration of Independence" in English translation; surrounding it is an illustrated frame with decorations in vegetal motifs, a soldier figure, view of Tel Aviv, and more. At the top of the plaque is a portrait of Herzl, with the flag of Israel on both sides and the inscription, "If you will it, it is no dream" (Hebrew).
The same company produced another, identical plaque with the "Declaration of Independence" text in Hebrew. See "Kedem" catalogue, auction 47, item 36.
34X26.5 cm. Good condition. Some stains and light defects. Two holes for hanging.
Copper; printing. Copyright by: Grodel Inc. New York.
In the center of the plaque is the text of the Israeli "Declaration of Independence" in English translation; surrounding it is an illustrated frame with decorations in vegetal motifs, a soldier figure, view of Tel Aviv, and more. At the top of the plaque is a portrait of Herzl, with the flag of Israel on both sides and the inscription, "If you will it, it is no dream" (Hebrew).
The same company produced another, identical plaque with the "Declaration of Independence" text in Hebrew. See "Kedem" catalogue, auction 47, item 36.
34X26.5 cm. Good condition. Some stains and light defects. Two holes for hanging.
Palestine, the British Mandate and Underground Movements, the State of Israel
Palestine, the British Mandate and Underground Movements, the State of Israel