The Golem of Prague.

AUCTION 79 | Thursday, November 15th, 2018 at 1:00 PM

The Valmadonna Trust Library: Further Selections from the Historic Collection. * Hebrew Printing in America. * Graphic & Ceremonial Art

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Lot 230

SCHMITT, OSCAR

The Golem of Prague.

Oil on canvas. Signed by the artist upper left. 21 x 29 inches, relined. Framed.

(German, 1825-71):

Est: $10,000 - $15,000

For another Jewish-themed painting by this artist sold at auction, see Sotheby’s New York, Judaica, 16th March, 1999 Lot 252. Regarding the influence of the legend of the Prague Golem on the arts, see Jewish Museum Catalogue, Golem! Danger, Deliverance and Art (1988).