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“The Favorite of The Yiddish Stage Paul (Peysachke) Burstein.” Featuring three images of the actor including his celebrated theatrical roles.

Auction 66 · Lot 330

“The Favorite of The Yiddish Stage Paul (Peysachke) Burstein.” Featuring three images of the actor including his celebrated theatrical roles.

Estimate
$700–$900
Hammer price
Not recorded

Historical auction record. Hammer prices exclude buyer’s premium and taxes.

author

(POSTER).

Place

(New York), c. 1930’s

Description

Colored. Linen-backed.

summary

Polish-born singer-dancer-actor-comedian Paul (“Peishachke”) Burstein (1896-1986) arrived in New York in 1924 and soon became a leading figure in the Yiddish Theater. He was married to another Yiddish Theater star, Lillian Lux.
40.25 x 27.5 inches.
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