Woman in Sun-hat.

AUCTION 76 | Thursday, June 14th, 2018 at 3:00 PM

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

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Lot 340

Litvinovsky, PINCHAS.

Woman in Sun-hat.

Oil on canvas. Signed by artist in red, lower right. Framed. 17.5 x 23.5 inches (44.5 x 59.7 cm).

(1894-1985):

Est: $600 - $900

PRICE REALIZED $500

Born in Ukraine, 1894, Pinchas Litvinovsky was persuaded by Boris Schatz to came to Jerusalem and join the Bezalel School. He was disappointed and returned to Russia, only to resettle in Jerusalem in 1919. Best known for his portraits, he makes brilliant use of color and form and often juggles several styles.