Fine Judaica: Printed Books, Manuscripts, Graphic & Ceremonial Art

Auction 85

November 7, 2019 at 1:00pm

Fine Judaica: Printed Books, Manuscripts, Graphic & Ceremonial Art

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Viewing Beforehand:

Sunday, 3rd November - 12:00 pm - 6:00 pm

Monday, 4th November - 10:00 am - 6:00 pm

Tuesday, 5th November - 10:00 am - 6:00 pm

Wednesday, 6th November - 10:00 am - 6:00 pm

No Viewing on the Day of Sale

The catalogue for this auction appears in two formats:

A comprehensive version fully describing and illustrating each of the 246 lots in the sale is available on our website.

A printed version of the catalogue contains highlights of the auction.

Rare books of note include Theodor Herzl’s novel “Altneuland” inscribed and signed by the Author to his wife’s sister (lot 93); Isaac ibn Sahula’s book of fables “Mashal HaKadmoni” the most celebrated illustrated Hebrew work of the 16th century (lot 128); Arthur Szyk’s expansively illustrated “Statute of Kalisz,” a paean to Polish-Jewish relations (lot 187). Within the section of American-Judaica is a heretofore unknown albumen photograph of Mordecai Manuel Noah (lot 18) and in the section of Holocaust-era items is a single lot of more than 1,200 historical documents (lot 95).

Outstanding art in this sale is an exceptional portrait by Isidor Kaufmann (lot 216) as well as an extensive archive of several hundred artworks all executed by Hermann Struck (lot 217).

A most noteworthy item of Judaica is one that stems from the Estate of Marilyn Monroe: A Menorah gifted to the screen legend by the parents of her new husband, the playwright, Arthur Miller (lot 234)

Further details, including additional photographs, of any lot in this auction is available upon request.

Specialist:
Daniel E. Kestenbaum

Specialist

Judaica ;  Israeli & International Art

Phone(212) 366-1197

Email

Daniel E. Kestenbaum

Specialist

Judaica ;  Israeli & International Art

Auction 85

November 7, 2019 at 1:00pm

Fine Judaica: Printed Books, Manuscripts, Graphic & Ceremonial Art

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More Information
Product Title Auction 85
Auction Date Nov 6, 2019
Auction Time 1:00pm
Departments Israeli & International Art, Judaica
3D Catalogue URL /media/3dcat/Auction_85_Flipbook/flipbook/index.html
InVaulable Link Url https://www.invaluable.com/catalog/l6czxoc1pz
Available for Sale No
Short Description

Viewing Beforehand:

Sunday, 3rd November - 12:00 pm - 6:00 pm

Monday, 4th November - 10:00 am - 6:00 pm

Tuesday, 5th November - 10:00 am - 6:00 pm

Wednesday, 6th November - 10:00 am - 6:00 pm

No Viewing on the Day of Sale

The catalogue for this auction appears in two formats:

A comprehensive version fully describing and illustrating each of the 246 lots in the sale is available on our website.

A printed version of the catalogue contains highlights of the auction.

Rare books of note include Theodor Herzl’s novel “Altneuland” inscribed and signed by the Author to his wife’s sister (lot 93); Isaac ibn Sahula’s book of fables “Mashal HaKadmoni” the most celebrated illustrated Hebrew work of the 16th century (lot 128); Arthur Szyk’s expansively illustrated “Statute of Kalisz,” a paean to Polish-Jewish relations (lot 187). Within the section of American-Judaica is a heretofore unknown albumen photograph of Mordecai Manuel Noah (lot 18) and in the section of Holocaust-era items is a single lot of more than 1,200 historical documents (lot 95).

Outstanding art in this sale is an exceptional portrait by Isidor Kaufmann (lot 216) as well as an extensive archive of several hundred artworks all executed by Hermann Struck (lot 217).

A most noteworthy item of Judaica is one that stems from the Estate of Marilyn Monroe: A Menorah gifted to the screen legend by the parents of her new husband, the playwright, Arthur Miller (lot 234)

Further details, including additional photographs, of any lot in this auction is available upon request.

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