Masada. The Victory of the Vanquished. Portfolio featuring 27 signed lithographs by Raymond Moretti

Estimate: $1,000–$1,500
Hammer price: $1,100

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

author

Dayan, Moshe

printer

Imprimeries Union for Armand and Georges Israel

Place

Paris

Publication

1983

Description

One of 298 numbered copies (English edition). Hebrew calligraphy by Asher Amar. Text by General Dayan, Uzi Narkis ("Judea Capta") and Josephus Flavius (excerpt from "The Jewish War"). Signed in pencil by the three collaborators on half-title.

summary

An unusually complex and impressive production.

Loose as issued in original ox-hide with wooden dowel closure (representing the arrows used by the warriors in the period of Masada). 22 x 16 inches.

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