Online Auction 026 – Jewish and Israeli History, Art and Culture
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Online Auction 026 – Jewish and Israeli History, Art and Culture
December 22, 2020
Opening: $200
Sold for: $275
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A diverse collection of photographs by photographer Beno Rothenberg. Various sites in Palestine/Israel, ca. 1940s and 1950s.
Included in the collection: Photographs of local archaeological sites (the Byzantine bath house of Avdat; Minister of Education Ben-Zion Dinur visiting the excavations along with archaeologist Benjamin Mazar and historian Haim Zev Hirschberg; other items); numerous photographs of fauna (including one of a giraffe which was used as the cover photo of Rothenberg's first book, "Animal Photographer"); photographs of the city of Safed; two photographs of the Tel Aviv Rowing Club; and more.
Most of the photographs are marked with the photographer's inked stamp; two are signed by hand on verso.
Approx. 80 photographs. Size and condition vary. Overall good condition. Nine photographs with handwritten captions on verso.
Included in the collection: Photographs of local archaeological sites (the Byzantine bath house of Avdat; Minister of Education Ben-Zion Dinur visiting the excavations along with archaeologist Benjamin Mazar and historian Haim Zev Hirschberg; other items); numerous photographs of fauna (including one of a giraffe which was used as the cover photo of Rothenberg's first book, "Animal Photographer"); photographs of the city of Safed; two photographs of the Tel Aviv Rowing Club; and more.
Most of the photographs are marked with the photographer's inked stamp; two are signed by hand on verso.
Approx. 80 photographs. Size and condition vary. Overall good condition. Nine photographs with handwritten captions on verso.
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Online Auction 026 – Jewish and Israeli History, Art and Culture
December 22, 2020
Opening: $100
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Five photographs of vehicles assembled by the Israeli automotive plants operated by Kaiser-Ilin Industries Ltd. [Israel, 1950s and 1960s].
● A row of Willys small pickup trucks with "Export" labels on their windshields. Marked on verso with the inked stamp of the photographer Shimon Rapaport of Haifa. ● Three Studebaker Transtar pickup trucks in Eilat (most likely in preparation for export by ship). Marked on verso with the inked stamp of photographer D. Jackoboviz. ● Workers assembling vehicles on the assembly line of the Haifa plant. Photo marked on verso with the inked stamp of Keren Hayesod. ● A line of new jeeps next to the plant in Nesher, near Haifa. ● A vehicle of the brand name Contessa.
Kaiser Ilin Industries Ltd. (originally Kaiser-Frazer of Israel, Ltd.) was an Israeli automotive assembly company, widely regarded as the most important Israeli car manufacturer in the early days of the state. The company was established in 1951 by the Israeli entrepreneur Ephraim Ilin in cooperation with the American Kaiser-Frazer automotive company, and remained in business until 1969, whereupon it was bought out by the Israeli automobile manufacturer Autocars. In the course of its lifetime, before being bought out, the company produced over 100,000 motor vehicles.
23X17.5–8.5X13.5 cm. Condition varies. Overall good condition. Minor blemishes (mostly to backs).
Also enclosed: An invitation to the official opening ceremony of the Haifa plant in 1951 that took place "under the patronage of the Prime Minister, Mr. David Ben Gurion."
Provenance: The Rimon Family Collection.
● A row of Willys small pickup trucks with "Export" labels on their windshields. Marked on verso with the inked stamp of the photographer Shimon Rapaport of Haifa. ● Three Studebaker Transtar pickup trucks in Eilat (most likely in preparation for export by ship). Marked on verso with the inked stamp of photographer D. Jackoboviz. ● Workers assembling vehicles on the assembly line of the Haifa plant. Photo marked on verso with the inked stamp of Keren Hayesod. ● A line of new jeeps next to the plant in Nesher, near Haifa. ● A vehicle of the brand name Contessa.
Kaiser Ilin Industries Ltd. (originally Kaiser-Frazer of Israel, Ltd.) was an Israeli automotive assembly company, widely regarded as the most important Israeli car manufacturer in the early days of the state. The company was established in 1951 by the Israeli entrepreneur Ephraim Ilin in cooperation with the American Kaiser-Frazer automotive company, and remained in business until 1969, whereupon it was bought out by the Israeli automobile manufacturer Autocars. In the course of its lifetime, before being bought out, the company produced over 100,000 motor vehicles.
23X17.5–8.5X13.5 cm. Condition varies. Overall good condition. Minor blemishes (mostly to backs).
Also enclosed: An invitation to the official opening ceremony of the Haifa plant in 1951 that took place "under the patronage of the Prime Minister, Mr. David Ben Gurion."
Provenance: The Rimon Family Collection.
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Online Auction 026 – Jewish and Israeli History, Art and Culture
December 22, 2020
Opening: $150
Sold for: $400
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36 photographs and 10 program brochures documenting theater productions of the Cameri Theater (est. 1944), Tel Aviv's municipal theater, from 1948 to the 1960s.
Among the productions documented in the collection: "He Walked Through the Fields"; "I Remember Mama"; "The Four Corners of the Earth"; "Tartuffe"; "A Man for All Seasons"; "Homeward"; "The Circus Adventure"; "The Birthday Party"; "All My Sons"; "Call me Siomka"; "No Time for Sergeants"; "As You Like It"; and other productions. Most of the photographs are marked with the inked stamps of the photographers: Mula & Haramaty, Keren-Kidron, Alexander Studio, Sam Frank, and Alex Gottlieb.
Size and condition vary, photos range in size from 16X13 to 33X29 cm, most of them in the 33X29 format. Good overall condition.
Among the productions documented in the collection: "He Walked Through the Fields"; "I Remember Mama"; "The Four Corners of the Earth"; "Tartuffe"; "A Man for All Seasons"; "Homeward"; "The Circus Adventure"; "The Birthday Party"; "All My Sons"; "Call me Siomka"; "No Time for Sergeants"; "As You Like It"; and other productions. Most of the photographs are marked with the inked stamps of the photographers: Mula & Haramaty, Keren-Kidron, Alexander Studio, Sam Frank, and Alex Gottlieb.
Size and condition vary, photos range in size from 16X13 to 33X29 cm, most of them in the 33X29 format. Good overall condition.
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Online Auction 026 – Jewish and Israeli History, Art and Culture
December 22, 2020
Opening: $150
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Poster issued by the Chief Rabbinate of Palestine calling for synagogue congregations to include prayers in the Sabbath service for the welfare and health of George V, King of England; in honor of the arrival of the new High Commissioner, Sir John Chancellor; and in honor of the Day of Conquest of Jerusalem at the hands of British forces. Jerusalem: Salomon Press, December, 1928.
This poster was printed prior to the Sabbath, on the first day of Hanukkah, 1928. The name of the King ("His Highness George V") and the High Commissioner ("His Excellency Mr. Chancellor") are highlighted in gold, whereas the remainder of the text is printed in blue.
50.5X37.5 cm. Good-fair condition. Fold lines. Creases. Minor stains. Poster margins cropped close to edge of text (not affecting text).
This poster was printed prior to the Sabbath, on the first day of Hanukkah, 1928. The name of the King ("His Highness George V") and the High Commissioner ("His Excellency Mr. Chancellor") are highlighted in gold, whereas the remainder of the text is printed in blue.
50.5X37.5 cm. Good-fair condition. Fold lines. Creases. Minor stains. Poster margins cropped close to edge of text (not affecting text).
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Online Auction 026 – Jewish and Israeli History, Art and Culture
December 22, 2020
Opening: $100
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Advertising poster issued by the "Yoman Kol Tel Aviv" (Tel Aviv Directory) editorial board calling on Tel Aviv residents to send in addresses so they can be listed in the annual directory. [Tel Aviv, 1929]. Hebrew.
The "Yoman Kol Tel Aviv" included a calendar and diary, addresses of institutions and organizations, a map of the city, a list of doctors, pharmacies and lawyers, and additional useful information.
50X67 cm. Good condition. Fold lines and creases. Some stains. One line of text was printed on a separate piece of paper and mounted to the poster. Advertising tax stamp.
The "Yoman Kol Tel Aviv" included a calendar and diary, addresses of institutions and organizations, a map of the city, a list of doctors, pharmacies and lawyers, and additional useful information.
50X67 cm. Good condition. Fold lines and creases. Some stains. One line of text was printed on a separate piece of paper and mounted to the poster. Advertising tax stamp.
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Online Auction 026 – Jewish and Israeli History, Art and Culture
December 22, 2020
Opening: $400
Sold for: $525
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"Ballet Evening, Gertrude Kraus & Orenstein Studios." Advertising poster for a ballet performance at the Levant Fair. Design: Oskar Lachs (signed with the Hebrew letter "Lamed"). Tel Aviv: Strod Press, 1936. Hebrew and English.
Depicting the flying camel with a modernist skyscraper to its right. This type of emblem is a recurring theme in many of the posters designed by Oskar Lachs for the Levant Fair.
Gertrude Kraus (1901-1977), native of Vienna, was a dancer and choreographer, and a pioneer in the field of modern dance in Palestine.
Approx. 66X96 cm. Good condition. Few stains. Few tears. Creases. Linen-backed for display and preservation.
Depicting the flying camel with a modernist skyscraper to its right. This type of emblem is a recurring theme in many of the posters designed by Oskar Lachs for the Levant Fair.
Gertrude Kraus (1901-1977), native of Vienna, was a dancer and choreographer, and a pioneer in the field of modern dance in Palestine.
Approx. 66X96 cm. Good condition. Few stains. Few tears. Creases. Linen-backed for display and preservation.
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Online Auction 026 – Jewish and Israeli History, Art and Culture
December 22, 2020
Opening: $100
Sold for: $300
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"Tel-Chai Fund in Palestine, Hanukkah Enterprise 1939" (Hebrew), poster. Linocut: Zvi Bergman. Tel Aviv: Dayag Press, [1939].
A large poster issued by the Tel-Chai Fund, calling to donate to "the reinforcement and security of the recruitment companies". The poster lists the equipment and activities to which the donations will go: fences, spotlights, courses, sport, agricultural machines, sheds, absorption of immigrants, medical help.
The Tel-Chai Fund was established subsequent to the 1929 Palestine Riots as the fundraising arm of the Revisionist Movement; its declared objectives were to support Jewish defense in Palestine and to teach Jewish youth self-defense. The members of the Betar youth movement were involved in fundraising activities for the fund, which led to competition between the Tel-Chai Fund and the Jewish National Fund over fundraising.
Approx. 63X95 cm. Good-fair condition. Creases and fold lines. Stains. Tears to edges and fold lines, some mended with tape.
A large poster issued by the Tel-Chai Fund, calling to donate to "the reinforcement and security of the recruitment companies". The poster lists the equipment and activities to which the donations will go: fences, spotlights, courses, sport, agricultural machines, sheds, absorption of immigrants, medical help.
The Tel-Chai Fund was established subsequent to the 1929 Palestine Riots as the fundraising arm of the Revisionist Movement; its declared objectives were to support Jewish defense in Palestine and to teach Jewish youth self-defense. The members of the Betar youth movement were involved in fundraising activities for the fund, which led to competition between the Tel-Chai Fund and the Jewish National Fund over fundraising.
Approx. 63X95 cm. Good-fair condition. Creases and fold lines. Stains. Tears to edges and fold lines, some mended with tape.
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Online Auction 026 – Jewish and Israeli History, Art and Culture
December 22, 2020
Opening: $150
Sold for: $188
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"Had Ness" [Single Flag], poster with portrait of Ze'ev Jabotinsky. Linocut: Zvi Bergman. [Ca. early 1940s]. Hebrew.
The poster depicts a large portrait of Ze'ev Jabotinsky along with verses from his poems "HaNeder" [The Oath] and "Smol HaYarden" [lit. The Left (Bank) of the Jordan, also known as "Two Banks to the Jordan"]. At the bottom of the poster is a quote from Lt. Col. MF Scott, second commander of the 40th Battalion of Royal Fusiliers (the so-called "Palestine Battalion" of the Jewish Legion): "A great privilege has been bestowed upon England: We have taken a page from the Bible, upon which is written the most ancient of prophecies, and alongside this Divine document we have proclaimed England's solemn assurance. The nation cannot wash its hands of this commitment." (Hebrew).
95X61 cm. Good condition. Minor stains and blemishes. Small open tear to edge (restored, colored in). Linen-backed for display and preservation.
The poster depicts a large portrait of Ze'ev Jabotinsky along with verses from his poems "HaNeder" [The Oath] and "Smol HaYarden" [lit. The Left (Bank) of the Jordan, also known as "Two Banks to the Jordan"]. At the bottom of the poster is a quote from Lt. Col. MF Scott, second commander of the 40th Battalion of Royal Fusiliers (the so-called "Palestine Battalion" of the Jewish Legion): "A great privilege has been bestowed upon England: We have taken a page from the Bible, upon which is written the most ancient of prophecies, and alongside this Divine document we have proclaimed England's solemn assurance. The nation cannot wash its hands of this commitment." (Hebrew).
95X61 cm. Good condition. Minor stains and blemishes. Small open tear to edge (restored, colored in). Linen-backed for display and preservation.
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Online Auction 026 – Jewish and Israeli History, Art and Culture
December 22, 2020
Opening: $200
Sold for: $350
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"Beware! The Enemy is Listening", double-sided illustrated poster. Printer not indicated. [Palestine, ca. 1940s].
Illustration of a man with his finger on his mouth signaling the viewer to keep silent, warning of another man listening to a couple in a café. With the emblem of the Hish (The Field Corps of the Haganah organization in the years 1939-1948) at bottom.
The other side of the poster reads "If I forget you, O Jerusalem, may my right hand wither". (Hebrew), with an illustration of the Tower of David above the inscription and the Hish emblem beneath.
34.5X49.5 cm. Good-fair condition. Fold lines, creases and stains. Tears, professionally restored.
Illustration of a man with his finger on his mouth signaling the viewer to keep silent, warning of another man listening to a couple in a café. With the emblem of the Hish (The Field Corps of the Haganah organization in the years 1939-1948) at bottom.
The other side of the poster reads "If I forget you, O Jerusalem, may my right hand wither". (Hebrew), with an illustration of the Tower of David above the inscription and the Hish emblem beneath.
34.5X49.5 cm. Good-fair condition. Fold lines, creases and stains. Tears, professionally restored.
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Online Auction 026 – Jewish and Israeli History, Art and Culture
December 22, 2020
Opening: $100
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"10th Anniversary Celebrations of Elitzur", illustrated poster. Tel Aviv: Friedmann Press / Omanim Me'uchadim, 1949. Hebrew.
Poster advertising the first decade anniversary celebrations of the Elizur Sports Association (1939-1949) – the religious sports association founded by the "Hapoel Hamizrachi" organization. Showing the association's logo alongside a young athlete. To the right is a list of the celebratory events: "Commemoration of our friends who fell in the War of Independence / 10th Anniversary Ball / 10th anniversary Parade / Prayer of Thanksgiving".
49.5X68 cm. Good condition. Fold lines and creases. Negligible tears to edges.
Some color touch-ups. Lower right corner missing. Linen-backed for display and preservation.
Poster advertising the first decade anniversary celebrations of the Elizur Sports Association (1939-1949) – the religious sports association founded by the "Hapoel Hamizrachi" organization. Showing the association's logo alongside a young athlete. To the right is a list of the celebratory events: "Commemoration of our friends who fell in the War of Independence / 10th Anniversary Ball / 10th anniversary Parade / Prayer of Thanksgiving".
49.5X68 cm. Good condition. Fold lines and creases. Negligible tears to edges.
Some color touch-ups. Lower right corner missing. Linen-backed for display and preservation.
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The Dreyfus Affair, Antisemitism, Holocaust and Sheerit HaPletah
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Online Auction 026 – Jewish and Israeli History, Art and Culture
December 22, 2020
Opening: $300
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North by Northwest, movie poster. [1959]. English.
Color theatrical release poster for the spy thriller directed by Alfred Hitchcock – North by Northwest, which was produced by the MGM company and released in 1959. The poster depicts lead actors Cary Grant and Eva Marie Saint.
The poster was presumably designed by the Jewish-American designer Saul Bass (who was also responsible for designing the opening title sequence of the movie).
North by Northwest is considered one of Hitchcock's masterpieces and one of the most famous spy thrillers in the history of cinema. The scriptwriter, Ernest Lehman, was nominated for an Oscar for his work. Alongside Cary Grant and Eva Marie Saint, the movie starred James Mason, Martin Landau and Jessie Royce Landis.
In 1995, the movie was selected for preservation in the National Film Registry.
Approx. 65X95.5 cm. (edges unevenly trimmed). Good condition. Fold lines. Minor creases. Stains (mainly to verso). Tears to edges and fold lines, some mended with tape to verso. Stamp to verso.
Color theatrical release poster for the spy thriller directed by Alfred Hitchcock – North by Northwest, which was produced by the MGM company and released in 1959. The poster depicts lead actors Cary Grant and Eva Marie Saint.
The poster was presumably designed by the Jewish-American designer Saul Bass (who was also responsible for designing the opening title sequence of the movie).
North by Northwest is considered one of Hitchcock's masterpieces and one of the most famous spy thrillers in the history of cinema. The scriptwriter, Ernest Lehman, was nominated for an Oscar for his work. Alongside Cary Grant and Eva Marie Saint, the movie starred James Mason, Martin Landau and Jessie Royce Landis.
In 1995, the movie was selected for preservation in the National Film Registry.
Approx. 65X95.5 cm. (edges unevenly trimmed). Good condition. Fold lines. Minor creases. Stains (mainly to verso). Tears to edges and fold lines, some mended with tape to verso. Stamp to verso.
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The Dreyfus Affair, Antisemitism, Holocaust and Sheerit HaPletah
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Online Auction 026 – Jewish and Israeli History, Art and Culture
December 22, 2020
Opening: $200
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Three color movie posters. [Israel, late 1950s / 1960s].
1. Advertising poster for the movie "La Tierra del Fuego se apaga" directed by Emilio Fernández and starring the Argentinian actor Ana María Lynch. Printer and year not indicated, [ca. late 1950s].
Approx. 55.5X80 cm. Fair condition. Fold lines and creases. Closed and open tears to edges and fold lines. Acid tape to verso.
2. Advertising poster for the movie "Yo no Creo en los Hombres" directed by Juan José Ortega and starring the Spanish actor Sarita Montiel. Printer and year not indicated, [ca. early 1960s].
56.5X81 cm. Good-fair condition. Fold lines and creases. Stains. Small tears to edges and fold lines.
3. Advertising poster for the movie "A Lesson in Love" (reading "Lesson of Love") directed by Ingmar Bergman. Litho. Offset Kaufman Ltd. Press, [1960s].
Approx. 65.5X96 cm. Good-fair condition. Fold lines and creases. Minor blemishes. Tears to edges, some reinforced with acid tape.
Enclosed:
Advertising poster for the movie "The Thief of Baghdad" directed by Clive Donner. USA: Columbia Pictures, 1979. English.
68.5X103 cm. Good condition. Fold lines and creases. Minor stains and tears to edges.
1. Advertising poster for the movie "La Tierra del Fuego se apaga" directed by Emilio Fernández and starring the Argentinian actor Ana María Lynch. Printer and year not indicated, [ca. late 1950s].
Approx. 55.5X80 cm. Fair condition. Fold lines and creases. Closed and open tears to edges and fold lines. Acid tape to verso.
2. Advertising poster for the movie "Yo no Creo en los Hombres" directed by Juan José Ortega and starring the Spanish actor Sarita Montiel. Printer and year not indicated, [ca. early 1960s].
56.5X81 cm. Good-fair condition. Fold lines and creases. Stains. Small tears to edges and fold lines.
3. Advertising poster for the movie "A Lesson in Love" (reading "Lesson of Love") directed by Ingmar Bergman. Litho. Offset Kaufman Ltd. Press, [1960s].
Approx. 65.5X96 cm. Good-fair condition. Fold lines and creases. Minor blemishes. Tears to edges, some reinforced with acid tape.
Enclosed:
Advertising poster for the movie "The Thief of Baghdad" directed by Clive Donner. USA: Columbia Pictures, 1979. English.
68.5X103 cm. Good condition. Fold lines and creases. Minor stains and tears to edges.
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The Dreyfus Affair, Antisemitism, Holocaust and Sheerit HaPletah
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