“Visit Palestine.” Designed by Franz Krausz.

AUCTION 65 | Thursday, June 25th, 2015 at 1:00

Fine Judaica: Printed Books, Manuscripts, Ceremonial Objects and Graphic Art

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Lot 185

(ISRAEL, LAND OF).

“Visit Palestine.” Designed by Franz Krausz.

Folds. 35 x 22.25 inches.

1936:

Est: $2,000 - $3,000

PRICE REALIZED $4,500

<<A powerful image.>> Austrian-born Krausz (1905-98) moved to Palestine in 1934 soon after the onset of Nazi aggression in Berlin where he currently was living. This classic “Recruit Zion” genre of poster was one of several Krausz designed to draw support for the Zionist enterprise.