The Architectural Forum. Volume LII, no. 2. Includes (pp. 150-211): “The Temple Emanu-El, New York.” By Charles Butler. And: “The Problem of the Temple and its Solution.” By Clarence S. Stein.

Estimate: $300–$500
Hammer price: $400

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author

(SYNAGOGUE ART).

Place

New York

Publication

February, 1930

Description

Plate numbers 17-37 and frontispiece of Temple interior from a color sketch by Harold Gross.

summary

Located along New York City’s celebrated Fifth Avenue, Temple Emanu-El stands as one of the city’s preeminent architectural, cultural and religious landmarks. This architectural periodical includes sketches, renderings and plans of architects Kohn, Butler & Stein, showing the synagogue building’s Romanesque architectural style and Byzantine influences. Exceptional details include the rose window, gold mosaics and the immense synagogue organ.

Ex-library. Original pictorial wrappers. Lg. 4to.

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