The Five Books of Moses

AUCTION 1 |
Thursday, November 14th,
1996 at 1:00
Fine Judaica: Books, Manuscripts and Works of Art
Lot 243
(PANN, ABEL).
The Five Books of Moses
Jerusalem: Palestine Art Publishing Co. 1926
Est: $500 - $700
PRICE REALIZED $700
“Pann’s Biblical paintings have two aspects. On the one hand they appear to be documentary. There is an attempt to root the biblical scenes and heroes in a Mediterranean setting and in situations which appear to be authentic. On the other hand, these are the creations of a man who associated himself with French “mystic Orientalism.” His pictures contain an atmosphere and significance beyond the documentary.” Y. Zalmona, Abel Pann 1883-1963, in Mayanot Gallery Catalogue, Jerusalem (1987); Israel Museum Catalogue, Bezalel pp. 205-11.