Auction 87 - Jewish and Israeli Art, History and Culture
Including: sketches by Ze'ev Raban and Bezalel items, hildren's books, avant-garde books, rare ladino periodicals, and more
Ze'ev Raban (1890-1970) – Collection of Sketches – Signs of the Zodiac
Opening: $400
Sold for: $500
Including buyer's premium
Ze'ev Raban (1890-1970), large collection of sketches for the signs of the Zodiac.
Ink and pencil on paper.
Approx. 70 leaves, some double-sided, some folded, and many of them comprising numerous sketches. The signs repeat themselves in various versions and styles; some are depicted as silhouettes, a technique usually employed by Raban's partner, Meir Gur Aryeh – thought in Raban's decorative style.
Size and condition vary.
Provenance: Estate of Shlomo Kedmi.
Ink and pencil on paper.
Approx. 70 leaves, some double-sided, some folded, and many of them comprising numerous sketches. The signs repeat themselves in various versions and styles; some are depicted as silhouettes, a technique usually employed by Raban's partner, Meir Gur Aryeh – thought in Raban's decorative style.
Size and condition vary.
Provenance: Estate of Shlomo Kedmi.
Bezalel Artists – Books, Judaica and Original Art – Including Sketches by Ze'ev Raban and other Items from the Estate of Shlomo Kedmi
Bezalel Artists – Books, Judaica and Original Art – Including Sketches by Ze'ev Raban and other Items from the Estate of Shlomo Kedmi