Abraham Counting the Stars. Etching. Signed by artist in pencil lower right.
AUCTION 57 |
Thursday, January 31st,
2013 at 1:00
Fine Judaica: Printed Books, Manuscripts Autograph Letters, Graphic & Ceremonial Art
Lot 300
LILIEN, EPHRAIM MOSES.
Abraham Counting the Stars. Etching. Signed by artist in pencil lower right.
1909:
Est: $2,000 - $3,000
PRICE REALIZED $3,250
Reminiscent of the Biblical promise of God blessing Abraham with descendants as numerous as the stars in the sky (see Genesis 22:17). The Postal Authority of the State of Israel issued a postage stamp featuring this image on 15th February, 1977.