“The New Jerusalem, Formerly New York. A Scene on Broadway in 1900.” From The Judge Magazine, Vol. 2, no. 39.
AUCTION 60 |
Thursday, November 14th,
2013 at 1:00
Fine Judaica: Printed Books, Manuscripts, Autograph Letters, Graphic Art and Ceremonial Objects
Lot 364
(AMERICAN JUDAICA).
“The New Jerusalem, Formerly New York. A Scene on Broadway in 1900.” From The Judge Magazine, Vol. 2, no. 39.
New York, July 22nd, 1882:
Est: $500 - $700
PRICE REALIZED $1,500
Judge was a weekly magazine published in the United States from 1881 to 1947. It was launched by artists who had seceded from its rival Puck. This satiric depiction essentially imagines Jews as taking over New York City - soldiers with ethnically Jewish features march along Levi Street - formerly Canal Street - with all store fronts replaced by Jewish names.