Half-length portrait in canonical dress
AUCTION 16 |
Tuesday, June 25th,
2002 at 1:00
Important Hebrew Printed Books and Manuscripts From the Library of the London Beth Din
Lot 265
HERTZ, JOSEPH HERMAN.
Half-length portrait in canonical dress
Est: $5,000 - $7,000
Joseph H. Hertz (1872-1946), was elected Chief Rabbi of the British Empire in 1913, occupying the position until his death. He brought courage and energy to the duties of his office ”...(His) appearances on the public platform were usually exceptionally impressive.” Cecil Roth in EJ, VIII cols.397-8.
Although it has not been possible to determine any information concerning the present artist, he clearly was an exceptional draughtsman, for this is a most accomplished portrait. Apparently, it has never been reproduced