Litvinovsky, PINCHAS

AUCTION 17 | Tuesday, November 12th, 2002 at 1:00

Fine Judaica: Printed Books, Manuscripts and Works of Graphic and Ceremonial Art From Various Owners

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Lot 498

Litvinovsky, PINCHAS

David Ben Gurion. Half-length portrait with chin resting on hand. 15.25 x19.5 inches. * Chaim Weizman. Bust portrait. Signed by artist in pencil in Hebrew and ink in English lower left. Framed, 22.5x30.75 inches image size.* WITH: NATAN, GUTMANN. Father and Son at Study. Signed by artist lower right. 15x18 inches image size

20th century:

Est: $600 - $900

PRICE REALIZED $650

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. His subject, David Ben Gurion served as the first Prime Minister and Defense Minister of Israel. He was an outstanding leader of the pioneering Labor movement in Israel and headed the struggle for Jewish independence in Palestine. The second subject, Chaim Weizman (1874-1952), Russian born, served as the first President of the State of Israel. He was also the President of the World Zionist Organization (1920-31 and 1935-46) and a distinguished scientist.