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) – "The Dying Hero" – Ink and Watercolor on Paper
Opening: $200
Sold for: $425
Including buyer's premium
Ze'ev Raban (1890-1970), "The Dying Hero", sketch.
Ink and watercolor on paper. Stamped "Ze'ev Raban, Jerusalem" (Hebrew).
The sketch depicts Joseph Trumpeldor dying under a tree, Mount Hermon and a group of marching halutzim (pioneers). A Hebrew caption at the bottom of the drawing reads: "the Dying Hero"; an additional patriotic caption below praises the heroism of those who fell for the cause of Zionism, and urges one to act, so as not to let their death be in vain.
On verso: an additional, unfinished, sketch, depicting a girl in a pointed hat reading a scroll against the backdrop of Jerusalem's skyline.
24X16.5 cm. Good condition.
Provenance: Estate of Shlomo Kedmi.
Ink and watercolor on paper. Stamped "Ze'ev Raban, Jerusalem" (Hebrew).
The sketch depicts Joseph Trumpeldor dying under a tree, Mount Hermon and a group of marching halutzim (pioneers). A Hebrew caption at the bottom of the drawing reads: "the Dying Hero"; an additional patriotic caption below praises the heroism of those who fell for the cause of Zionism, and urges one to act, so as not to let their death be in vain.
On verso: an additional, unfinished, sketch, depicting a girl in a pointed hat reading a scroll against the backdrop of Jerusalem's skyline.
24X16.5 cm. Good condition.
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