Auction 84 - Jewish and Israeli History, Culture and Art

Including: Items from the Estate of Ruth Dayan, Old Master Works, Israeli Art and Numismatics

Three Works in Stone – Made by Detainees in Cyprus Detention Camps

Opening: $200
Sold for: $325
Including buyer's premium
Three works in stone, made by detainees in Cyprus detention camps. Cyprus, [ca. 1946-49]. Gypsum rock, chiseled and engraved. 1. Ashtray, decorated with vegetal patterns, on round base. Engraved (in Hebrew), on base: "Cyprus". 2. Tabletop stand consisting of round container with lid, and a groove for business cards. Engraved (in Hebrew) on lid: "Cyprus". Fracture to lid (repaired with glue). 3. Book-shaped paperweight. Medallion with Hebrew letters "bet" and "sameh" engraved on front; Hebrew inscription "Cyprus 8/2/1948" engraved on back. Size varies. Overall good condition. Minor blemishes.
Ottoman and Mandatory Palestine, Illigal Immigration, British Detention Camps, The Establishment of the State of Israel
Ottoman and Mandatory Palestine, Illigal Immigration, British Detention Camps, The Establishment of the State of Israel