Sukoth in the Temple of Jerusalem.
AUCTION 64 |
Thursday, March 19th,
2015 at 1:00
Fine Judaica: Books, Manuscripts, Autograph Letters, Ceremonial Objects, Maps and Graphic Art
Lot 319
FORST, SIEGMUND.
Sukoth in the Temple of Jerusalem.
1957:
Est: $1,000 - $1,500
Viennese-born Siegmund Forst, found sanctuary in America in 1939, escaping from Nazi-ravaged Europe. He received his professional training at the Graphische Lehr-und Versuchsanstalt, Vienna. One of just a handful of religious Jews working as professional artists, Forst is well-known for his book illustrations, such as The Midrash Says and The Young Moses