Fine Judaica Sale 2675B
October 3, 2013
Boston
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Table of Contents 1
Auction & Specialist Information
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Web Site & Online Bidding
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Glossary of Terms
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Lots 1–168
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Glossary of Terms
All items in this catalogue are described according to the following table of terminology. Please note that all statements in this catalogue as to Authorship, Period, and Origin, are qualified statements subject to the Conditions of Sale.
Authorship will be described in the following ways: John Joseph Enneking In our judgment, the work is by the artist. Attributed to John Joseph Enneking In our judgment, the work may be ascribed to the artist on the basis of style, but leaves some question as to actual authorship. School of John Joseph Enneking In our judgment, a work of an unknown follower executed in the style of the artist and contemporary in period. Manner of John Joseph Enneking In our judgment, a work executed in the style of the artist by an unknown hand and probably from a later period. After John Joseph Enneking In our judgment, an intended copy of the work of the artist. American School, 19th Century In our judgment, the work of an unknown hand that can only be identified as to period and culture.
Other terms: Bears signature In our judgment, the signature not of the artist. This term is generally used separately, or together with a description of the work as “attributed to,” “school of,” “manner of,” or “after” the artist.
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Provenance Nahum Goldmann (1895-1982)
Skinner is pleased to offer at auction items from the personal collection of Nahum Goldmann (1895-1982), one of the most prominent leaders of the Jewish people and the Zionist movement in the 20th century. Dr. Goldmann was one of the founders, and held the leadership role of the World Jewish Congress, the coordinating body for many Jewish organizations outside of Israel from 1948-1977. For many years he was also president of the World Zionist Organization. He played an important role in formulating plans for an independent State of Israel and was a major force in negotiating German reparations to Israel and the Jewish people. A statesman and “citizen of the world,” Dr. Goldmann spoke six languages fluently and held eight different passports. In his diplomatic role he traveled around the world promoting Jewish and Zionist causes. Outspoken and independent, he was one of the founders of Beth Hatefutsoth (the Museum of the Jewish Diaspora) in Tel Aviv. Items from his estate include: Lots 1–3, 7A, 8–12, 14, 15A, 16–18, 22, 26, 27, 29, 30, 33–42, and 45.
Property of various owners, including: The estate of a prominent New York City attorney Property from California estates Property from a Virginia collection
1 Biblia Hebraica accuratissima, notis Hebraicis..., edited by Johann Leusden, Amsterdam: Joseph Athias, 1667, 8vo, 2 volumes in one, engraved title page, Hebrew text, Latin side notes, leather binding. $200-300 2 Chagall, Marc (1887-1985) Illustrations for the Bible, New York: Harcourt, Brace & Co., [Printed in France, 1956], folio, sixteen color lithographs, 105 black-and-white illustrations; with Franz Meyer, Mark Chagall Leben und Werk, Koln: DuMont Schauberg, 1961, (lacking dj). $1,000-1,500
3 Chagiz, Samuel Ben Jacob (d. 1634) Mevakesh Hashem and Devar Shmuel, Venice: Giovanni di Gara, 1596, later Scroll Club, New York, gilt-tooled red leather binding, gilt edges, (minor repairs). Provenance: I. Kauffmann Old and Rare Books, New York. $300-500
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4 Collection of Thirty-six Jewish-themed Advertising Trade Cards, mostly chromolithographs, various sizes and conditions. $600-800 5 Six Austro-Hungarian Business Papers, Licenses and Bankruptcy Notices, mid to late 19th century, various sizes and conditions. $300-400 6 Collection of Eighty Jewish Ex-Libris, 20th century, in various sizes and conditions. $1,200-1,800 7 Collection of Material Relating to the Broadway Play Golda, 1970s, including a Golda Meir-autographed EL AL-sponsored souvenir program, playbills, news clippings and reviews, press and event photographs, publicity information, etc. $400-600 7A Collection of 1960s Israeli First Day Covers. $100-200
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Lots 11, 12, 15A
8 Finn, James, (1806-1872) The Jews in China, London: B. Wertheim, Aldine Chambers, 1843, 12mo, original cloth with impressed gilt Chinese motif. $200-300
11 (Haggadah) The Birds Head Haggada, facsimile volume, Jerusalem: 1965, 2 volumes with slipcase, limited edition, 17/600. $200-300
9 Fleury, Claude (1640-1723) Moeurs des Israelites et des Chretiens, Paris: chez PierreJean Mariete, 1720, 8vo, full leather, gilt spine, (wear). $100-150
12 (Haggadah) Die Darmstadter PessachHaggadah, Berlin: Propylaen, 1971-72, 2 volumes with commentary, illustrations printed in eight-colors with delicate gold foil overprinting by Adolph Furst & Sohn. $200-300
10 Gothold Ephraim Lessing (1729-1781) Nathan der Weise, facsimile of the handwritten draft, Leipzig: Insel-Verlag, 1910, original full brown leather binding, 70/200, separate leaflet with typed transcription. $100-150
13 (Haggadah) Seder Haggadah Shel Peasah. Cracow, 1820, with the Ma’aseh Nissim commentary, thirty-one leaves, original leather and marbled paper boards, (wine stains, discoloration), Ya’ari 436; Otzar Ha-Haggadot 612. $200-300
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14 Seder Haggadah shel Pesach, Pressburg (now Bratislava, Slovakia), copied and illustrated by Aaron Wolf Herlingen, 1735. Provenance: In the top escutcheon that was left empty originally, a later owner added: “This Haggadah belongs to the learned Itsik, son of Abraham Rofe of Lisa (Littau, Czech Litovel), who lives in the town of Hultschin.” A chronogram in the same hand in the lower escutcheon is unclear; a front paper pastedown and the recto and verso of the first flyleaf contain a detailed family register of the Mandowsky family, who owned the manuscript for a number of generations, the dates mentioned ranging from 1835 until 1935; the estate of Dr. Nahum Goldmann. Note: This 1735 Haggadah is an unrecorded manuscript by one of the finest Jewish calligraphers of the 18th century renaissance of Hebrew manuscripts. His earliest recorded manuscript is dated 1720 and his body of work (last recorded manuscript of 1752) includes only 40-50 examples. It is notable that the Haggadah was produced during Aaron Wolf Herlingen’s stay in Pressburg, whereas the large majority of his manuscripts were produced in Vienna. We wish to thank Dr. Emile Schrijver for his kind assistance with cataloging the lot. $200,000-300,000 14
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Seder Haggadah shel Pesach Contents: Fol. 1r: title page: “Seder Haggadah shel Pesach with nice images, manufactured by the humble Aaron, son of Benjamin Zeev, of blessed memory, Herlingen, who is commonly called Aaron Schreiber (scribe) of Vienna. I copied and illustrated here, in Pressburg, in the year 1735” Fol. 1v–2r: preliminary blessing and symbols of the Seder meal Fol. 2r–2v: Kiddush (sanctification of the wine) for Passover Fol. 3r–21r: text of the Passover Haggadah Fol. 21v: blank Technical Description: 21 unnumbered parchment leaves of average thickness with equalized hair and flesh sides; brown ink in various shades; measurements: 230 x 157 mm, 10 lines of standard square script: 76 mm; collation: 1-34 42 + 1 after 2 54 62; vocalized (Sephardic) square, unvocalized semi-cursive and (Ashkenazic) Yiddish script in imitation of Amsterdam printed letters; elaborate silver- and gold-tooled reddish brown leather binding measuring 237 x 158 mm, re-backed, one paper flyleaf at front (with crude repair) and back and blue paper pastedowns. Illustrations and Decorative Elements: The illustrations are all pen-and-ink drawing executed in Aaron Wolf Herlingen’s characteristic graphic style. They are executed with great care and craftsmanship and generally follow the iconography of the famous printed Amsterdam Haggadot of 1695 and 1712, which served as a model for most of the 18th century manuscripts, albeit with a number of significant changes Fol. 1r: architectural title page with Moses and Aaron flanking the title field The baroque escutcheons at the top and bottom were originally left empty by the scribe, but were filled in by what is most likely a later owner. His neat Ashkenazic hand differs decisively from the scribe’s elegant hand. Many of Aaron Wolf Herlingen’s manuscripts contain these empty escutcheon, which has led scholars to believe that he prepared his title pages, or even his manuscripts, in advance, that is before he had sold it. Fol. 1v: six miniature images of the symbols of the Seder meal Fol. 2r: six further miniature images of the symbols of the Seder meal Fol. 3r: rectangular opening word panel “Keha” (“THIS” bread of affliction), executed in copper-paint, on a floral background Fol. 3v: the five sages in Bene Berak In the aforementioned printed Amsterdam Haggadot, and subsequently in the large majority of manuscripts of the 18th century that were inspired by it, the number of sage depicted exceeds five. The reason for this is that the artist of the Amsterdam images, the proselyte Abraham bar Jacob, took the images from Mathaeus Merian the Elder’s image of the festive meal that Jacob prepared for his brothers in Egypt, which had more attendants. This manuscript is one of only a handful of 18th century manuscripts in which the artists “managed” to limit the number of sages to the necessary five. Fol. 4r: the Four Sons: the wise son, the wicked son, the simpleton, and the son who is too young to ask Fol. 4v: Abraham destroying the idols of his father Fol. 5r: Abraham and the three angels, with Sarah listening Fol. 5v: the Exodus from Egypt Fol. 6r: Moses slaying the Egyptian and the Israelites performing slave labor in the background Fol. 6v: Moses found in the Nile by Pharao’s daughter and her maids Fol. 7v: ten miniature images of the Ten Plagues Fol. 8r: Moses and Aaron before Pharao Commonly this image depicts either the plague of the frogs or the miracle of the rod changing into a snake. Here the artist chose the visit only Fol. 8v: Pharao and his men drowning in the Red Sea Fol. 9r: Moses receiving the Tablets of the Law while the Israelites wait at the foot of Mount Sinai Fol. 11r: opening words “Barukh hu u-varukh shemo” (“blessed is he and blessed His name”) of the Grace after Meals, in the text ink, within a baroque escutcheon with floral decoration Fol. 12v: Opening word “Shefokh” (“POUR” thy wrath over the nations), within a baroque escutcheon Fol. 18r: the Temple in Jerusalem Fol. 18v: six miniature images to the song “Echad mi yodea” Fol. 19r: four miniature images to the song “Echad mi yodea” Fol. 19v: three miniature images to the song “Echad mi yodea” Fol. 20r: five miniature images to the song “Chad gadya” Fol. 20v: four miniature images to the song “Chad gadya” Fol. 21r: four miniature images to the song “Chad gadya” These images to the final songs of the Haggadah do not appear in the printed Amsterdam Haggadot or in other printed Haggadot of the period, but they are quite common in 18th century manuscript Haggadot. They are believed to be an invention of the 18th century scribes. Selected Bibliography: E.G.L. Schrijver, “Aaron Wolf Herlingen”, in: E. Schrijver & F. Wiesemann, eds., Schöne Seiten. Jüdische Schriftkultur aus der Braginsky Collection (Zürich & Amsterdam, 2011) pp. 92–93. E. Cohen, S. Liberman-Mintz & E.G.L. Schrijver, A journey through Jewish worlds: Highlights from the Braginsky Collection of Hebrew manuscripts and printed books (Zwolle, Amsterdam, 2009).
S. Sabar, “Seder Birkat ha-Mazon. Vienna 1719/20: the Earliest Known Illuminated Hebrew Manuscript by Aaron Wolf Schreiber of Gewitsch,” in: Zekhor-Davar le-Avdekha, Asufat Ma’amrim le-Zekher Dov Rappel, edited by S. Glick (Jerusalem 2007) [in Hebrew]. E.G.L. Schrijver, “The manuscript,” in: J. Schonfield, ed., Perek Shirah. An Eightenth-century illuminated Hebrew Book of Praise, companion volume to the facsimile edition (London, 1996) pp. 15–38.
U. Schubert, Jüdische Buchkunst 2 (Graz 1992). E.M. Naményi, Ernest M., “The Illumination of Hebrew Manuscripts after the Inventing of Printing,” in C. Roth, Jewish Art: An Illustrated History, rev. ed. by Bezalel Narkiss (Greenwich, CT, 1971) pp. 149–162. E.M. Naményi, Ernest M., “La miniature juive au XVIIe et au XVIIIe siècle,” Revue des études juives 116 (1957) pp. 27–71.
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15 Five Haggadot, Haggadah shel Pesach, Tel-Aviv: Omanut, 1930, illustrated by Nachum Gutman, Bezalel stenciled olivewood binding; Syzk, Arthur, The Haggadah, Jerusalem and Tel-Aviv: published by Massadah and Alumoth, 1956, quarto, royal blue flocked boards, in original slipcase; Haggadah Eretz-Israel for Pesach, Tel Aviv: Sinai, 1961, Bezalel fauxleather binding with inset brass plaque of Jerusalem; The Sarajevo Haggadah (facsimile), Beograd, 1988, with accompanying text, slipcase; Die Pessach Haggadah, Tel-Aviv: Sinai, 1965, leatherette cover with inset copper plaque, with illustrations by Ze’ev Raban. $200-400
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15A Five Facsimile Haggadot, Haggada Di Mantova Del 1560, Jerusalem, 1970; The Sarajevo Haggadah, Belgrade n.d.; Two Prague Haggadahs, Italy, 1978, 74/500, dedicatory inscription to Dr. Goldmann; The Kauffman Haggadah, Budapest, 1957; Polychrome Historical Haggadah for Passover..., Springfield, 1974. $300-500
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16 Krol, Abraham (1919-2001) La Creation, 1950, with commentary by Robert Aron, portfolio of twenty-one engravings, paper boards, ink on vellum spine, slipcover, 10 x 12 in. Note: Dedicated and presented to Dr. Goldmann on the occasion of his 60th birthday. $250-350
17 Leusden, Johanne (1624-1699) Onomastcum Sacrum, in quo omnia nomina propria hebraica, Lyon: Luchtman, 1684, vellum binding, (loss to title page). $300-500
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18 Luria, Solomon (1510-1573) Chochmat Shlomo Maharshal, Cracow, printed by Yitzchak be Aharon of Prestitz?, 1582, first edition, (incomplete, original binding with repairs, worming, etc.). $300-400 19 Map of the Holy Land, Johann Baptist Homann (1663-1724) Judaea seu Palaestina..., 18th century, large double-page folio, copper plate engraving with handcolored, with two large vignettes; Moses receiving the Tablets and Moses and Aaron pointing to a map, 23 x 20 in. (sight), framed. $250-350
20 Maynard, George Henry, The Whole Genuine and Complete Works of Flavius Josephus the Learned and Authentic Jewish Historian, New York: William Durell, 1792-94, folio, first edition, illustrated with sixty engravings including a foldout plan of Jerusalem, (losses), full leather binding. $200-300 21 Unusually Large Esther Scroll (Megillah), Hungary, late 19th century, for Hassidic use, hand-lettered in black ink on parchment, in three membranes, ht. 22 1/2 in. $200-300
22 Mendelssohn, Moses (1729-1786) Manuscript Letter Signed, 1767, single sheet, folded, with traces of a wax seal, Hebrew text, (worn, faded), approx. 5 3/4 x 7 in. Note: An important Jewish figure of the 18th century, Moses Mendelssohn was the personification of the age of Enlightenment. His advocacy for religious tolerance was combined with his contributions to theology, aesthetics, and metaphysics. $3,000-5,000
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23 Mizrach, Ukraine, 20th century, screenprint with lions, fish, and deer amidst scrolling vines, approx. 11 x 13 in. (sight), framed. $300-400
24 Cut Paper Mizrach, early 20th century, central scene of lions and Decalogue, temple columns, candelabra and text all within a surround of blossoms and vines, 19 3/4 x 25 in., in a elaborate carved oak and gesso frame. $1,000-1,500
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25 (Photography) Genuine Photographs of Eretz-Israel, Herzlia: Palphot, after 1940, leather-like binding with inset Bezalel copper plaque of a Kibbutz scene, fifteen blackand-white professional photographs of sites and cities of Israel, annotated in Hebrew and English, 8 x 11 1/4 in. $200-300
26 (Prayers) Ma’aneh Lashon, Sulzbach, 1780, Hebrew Teitch, marbleized boards, (wear). Note: Ma’aneh Lashon is a collection of prayers for mourners. $150-250
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27 Machsor Lipsiae, Leipzig, 1964, facsimile folio, in original leather with an accompanying commentary, boxed. $75-100 27A Collection of Prayer Books, Chumash, and Commentaries, 18th and 19th centuries, comprising approximately thirty-eight volumes, some sets, partial sets, various conditions. $1,000-1,500
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28 (Manuscript) A Course Of Lectures On Jewish Antiquities, Wymondley, 1800, a complete manuscript of lectures in English script, compiled by Dr. Doddridge, and Improved by Dr. Ashworth, signed N. Trotman, 4to, full contemporary vellum, 131 pages, (text crisp, wear, chipped). $1,000-1,500
29 Rabbinowicz, Israel Michael (1818-1893) Hebraische Grammatik, Gruenberg, 1851, 8vo, marbleized boards, (wear). N.B. The first book with Hebrew type printed in the city of Gruenberg. $100-200
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30 Reuchlin, Johannes (1455-1522) Die Arte Cabalistica, Hagenau: Thomas Anshelm, 1517, first edition, folio, original blind-stamped pigskin over wood boards binding. Note: Reuchlin was inspired to study Cabbala in 1490 and began to learn Hebrew in 1493. De arte cabalistica is dedicated to Pope Leo X, who had halted the legal proceedings begun by the Cologne Dominicans against Reuchlin for his opposition to the suppression of all Hebrew books. $6,000-8,000
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31 Rubens, Alfred (1903-1998) Two Works: Anglo-Jewish Portraits, London: The Jewish Museum, 1935, and A Jewish Iconography, the former edition limited to 500 copies, both 4to, publisher’s half vellum. $200-300
32 Ushpizin Sign for a Sukkah, Jerusalem, early 20th century, artwork by Chaim Mechabov, published by Lifschitz, colorful chromolithograph depicting the holy sites and fruits of Israel and the names of the seven guests, 13 1/4 x 19 3/8 in., (laid on linen). $300-500
33 Zini, Pietro Francesco (1520-1574?) L’Anno Santo Nel Pontificato di N.S. Papa Gregorio XIII., Venice, 1575, vellum binding, presented to Dr. Nahum Goldman on the occasion of the Great Celebrations in memory of Dr. Theodor Herzl, Basle, 1960. $250-350 34 Forty-four Books and Pamphlets on Zionist and Political Topics, 19th and 20th centuries, mostly in German, including S.M. Melamed, Johannes Fischart, Jakob Klatzkin, Hugo Stinnes, Walther Rathenau, and more, various sizes and conditions. $200-300
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35 Judaica Presented to Nahum Goldmann, 1960s, comprising a Megillah presented by the Jews of Thessaloniki, a ram’s horn Shofar presented by The American Jewish Congress and The New York United Jewish Appeal, and a vellum certificate electing Dr. Goldmann as an honorary fellow of the Weizmann Institute of Science. $200-300
36 Silver-bound Bible Presented to Nahum Goldmann, Israel, 1950s-60s, with a dedicatory plaque; with an I.M. Fain sterlingbound bible, Bezalel-type sterling, and a PalBell bronze, ht. 5 1/2 to 6 3/4 in. $200-400
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37 Salvador Dali Konrad Adenauer .900 Fine Gold Medallion, with the likeness of Adenauer and a rose verso, signed Dali, numbered 0171, approx. 24.2 dwt. $1,000-1,500 38 Israel’s 25th Anniversary Gold Coin Set, 5733-1973, 50, 100, and 200 lirot in a fitted olivewood case with original certificates, approx. 30.5 dwt. $1,000-1,500
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39 Swiss Gold Medal St. Sebastians Kapelle Burgenschaft, 1969, .900 fine, approx. 26.0 dwt, with a Konrad Adenauer .999 silver medallion. $400-500 40 Federal Republic of Germany Order of Merit, large gilt-edged red enamel narrowarmed cross pattee with scroll and loop, with back eagle, wings outstretched with full neck ribbon, in original box; with a gilt .800 silver badge with identical motif.
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41 The Second World Conference for Soviet Jewry Official Award Medal, 5756-1976, designs by Ya’akov Zim, Rothschild & Lippman, engraved by Moshe Nov., numbered 0031/1132, .935; with Beit HatfutzothDiaspora Museum Sterling Silver State Medal, 002/2200, in an olivewood box inscribed to Dr. Goldmann, a “Bearer of Light” award from the Union of American Hebrew Congregations, 5734-1973, and a replica Augsburger Taler 1744/1977 coin and a travel chess set in a box monogramed “NG.” $300-400
Note: The order is the highest honor that the Federal Republic of Germany bestows for “meritorious men and women for service in the fields of politics, socio-economics and intellectual work...” $300-400
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42 Man’s Platinum, Onyx, and Diamond Cuff Links, marked 950, dated July 10, 1954, initials N.G. for Nahum Goldmann. $400-600 43 Five Marriage Rings, 20th century, all house-form with hinged tops enclosing compartments, ht. to 4 1/2 in. $600-800
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44 18kt Gold Wedding Ring, 20th century, in the form of two interlocking hands opening to reveal a plaque, small compartment, and inscribed “Mazel Tov,” approx. 11 dwt. $2,000-3,000
45 German Sterling Plate Presented to Nahum Goldmann, inscribed commemorating Dr. Goldmann’s visit to Hamburg in 1966 as president of the Jewish World Congress, fitted case, dia. 13 1/4 in., approx. 32 troy oz. $300-500
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46 Silver-cased Megillah, 19th/20th century, apparently unmarked, with chased foliate decoration, containing a hand-lettered ink on vellum scroll, ht. 4 1/4, overall 8 1/2 in. $800-1,000
47 Large Silver-cased Megillah, repoussé case with scrollwork and crown, the hand-lettered manuscript scroll in Sephardic lettering in black in on vellum, Ha-Melech, scroll ht. 8, overall ht. 16 3/4 in. $700-900 47
48 Bohemian Engraved Ruby Glass Goblet, early 20th century, engraved with Herzl on the balcony in Basel, scenes of immigrants with Jerusalem in the distance, and the text “if you will it – it is no dream,” ht. 8 3/4 in. $2,000-3,000
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49 Polish Silver Kiddush Beaker, c. 1830s, marked “12,” flared rim above a plain form, molded foot, gilt interior, monogramed, ht. 3 1/4 in. $300-500
52 Three Folding Shabbat Knives, Karlsbad, 1920s-30s, inscribed in Hebrew, one with mother-of-pearl, the others thermoplastic, one with corkscrew. $200-250
55 Venetian Blown Cobalt Glass Kiddush Cup, 20th century, enamel decorated and parcel-gilt with vignettes of Moses at Mount Sinai and King Solomon, ht. 7 in. $200-300
50 Keren Kayemet Commemorative Blue Glass Goblet, Holland, Andries Copier, 1926, with three wheat stalks and Hebrew text commemorating the 25th anniversary of the organization in Holland, ht. 5 in. $1,000-1,500
53 Dutch Silver Box, 19th century, rectanglar hinged lid with bail handle, conforming case on foliate cast feet, overall repoussé with biblical scenes, lg. 5 3/4 in. $300-500
56 Two Pewter Plates, a rimmed dish and bowl, each with Hebrew lettering, (wear), dia. 12, 7 3/4 in. $200-300
51 Polish Silver Basket, 19th century, marked “12,” basket-woven oval handled form, the bottom inscribed with reference and later Hebrew inscription for Bereishit-Genesis, chapter 28, verse 20: “He will give me bread to eat,” (small repair), lg. to handles 14 in. $1,200-1,800
54 Polish Silver Tzedakah Box, early 20th century, marked “84” and “WERTHEIMiSEGAT,” rectangular with hinged lid with coin slot, Star of David motif to each side, plain base, ht. 6 3/4 in. $1,500-2,500
57 Austro-Hungarian Silver Etrog Box, mark for 1867-1922, rectangular hinged lid with fruitform finial over a conforming body, raised on cabriole feet, lg. 5 1/2 in. $300-400
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58 German Silver Etrog Box, 20th century, oblong with hinged lid, scrollwork and foliate decoration, lg. 5 3/4 in. $1,000-1,500 59 Hungarian Silver Etrog Box, mid-19th century, oval form, leaf and berry finial, over a conforming body with reeded details, raised on slender cabriole legs, lg. 5 3/4 in. $800-1,200 60 German Pewter Plate with a Havdalah Scene, scalloped rim with Hebrew text, central scene of a family in an interior, dia. 12 1/4 in. $200-300
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61 Henryk Winograd Sterling Silver Mezuzah and Paperweight, New York, 1990s, cast mezuzah with scenes of Jerusalem, ht. 5 1/2, and a filled paperweight “to the Warsaw Ghetto Heroes and Martyrs,” ht. 2 3/4 in. $200-300 62 Silver and Silver Filigree Scent Bottle and Two Miniature Silver Purim Noisemakers, 20th century, vasiform scent bottle, stopper marked “Yerushalem,” ht. 2 1/2, groggers ht. 3 3/4 and 2 1/2 in. $200-400
63 Continental Silver Scent Vial and Seal, probably 18th century, apparently unmarked, engine-turned decoration, seal to base, ht. 1 3/4 in. $800-1,200
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64 Group of Judaica, 19th and 20th centuries, comprising a North African silver amulet, two small articulated silver fish-form spice containers, and two modern silver dreidels. $200-300 65 Turkish Silver Covered Cup, late 19th/20th century, baluster form, domed lid with bird finial, overall incised floral decoration, ht. 5 1/2 in. $300-350
66 Austro-Hungarian Silver Tower-form Spice Container, mark for 1886-1922, square spice compartment on a wirework support, similar base on four domed supports, the spire with pennant flag, ht. 7 in. $400-600
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67 Silver Bird-form Spice Container, probably Netherlands, apparently unmarked, formed as a stork with removable head and pierced back, standing astride a circular base, with later applied silver plaque depicting a Havdalah scene, ht. 7 in. $700-900
68 Russian Silver and Silver Filigree Spice Container, maker’s mark AB, assay mark for A. Sev’yer, 1875, tapered body terminating on a circular foot, the domed top surmounted by a pennant flag, ht. 4 1/4 in. $200-300 68A Two Silver Tower-form Spice Containers, late 19th/early 20th century, Warsaw, spoolturned compartment for spice, baluster support, domed foot with leaf-cast feet, the other silver-gilt filigree, with cylindrical threetier compartment for spice, tapered support, domed foot, ht. to 11 in. $200-400
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69 Russian Silver Tower-form Spice Container, marked “84,” circular compartment for spices hung with bells, on a waisted socle and domed foot, spire with bell, eagles, knop, and pennant flag, ht. 9 1/2 in. $500-700
70 Four Silver Spice Containers, Russian silver filigree tower, locomotive-form, Ottoman eggform, and a small silver and silver filigree. $200-400
70A Four Silver Tower-form Spice Containers, Poland/Russia, 19th and 20th centuries, including three filigree and one bearing marks for Jan Pogorzelski, Warsaw, late 19th century, ht. to 11 in. $1,000-1,500
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71 Four German-style Tower-form Spice Containers, 20th century, .800, ht. to 8 1/4 in. $600-800
72 Silver Figural Spice Container, 20th century, marked “PV,” formed as ram amidst branches and birds, on a circular domed base titled “Besamim” in Hebrew, ht. 7 3/4 in. $300-400
73 Turkish Silver Rosewater Dispenser, late 19th/20th century, apparently unmarked, of typical form, pierced flowerhead on a tapered neck over a paneled baluster body, circular foot, ht. 8 3/4 in. $200-300
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74 Polish Silver and Parcel-gilt Spice Container, first half 19th century, indistinctly signed, marked “12,” formed as a neoclassical urn filled with three flowerhead-form containers, ht. 7 in. $2,000-3,000 75 German Silver and Silver Filigree Towerform Spice Container, early 20th century, marked .800 fine, square spice compartment with pennant flags, raised on a domed circular foot, surmounted by a tapered spire with knop finial and large pennant flag, ht. 8 1/2 in. $200-300
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76 Polish Silver and Silver Filigree Towerform Spice Container, marked “84” and “A.B” with post-1963 Polish re-marking hallmarks, rectangular compartment for spices surmounted by pennant flags, raised on a spreading circular foot, tapered spire, with pennant flag, ht. 7 1/4 in. $200-300
77 German Silver and Silver Filigree Towerform Spice Container, late 19th/20th century, square compartment for spices surmounted by pennant flags, raised on a domed circular foot with repoussé floral motifs, spire with pennant flag, ht. 9 3/4 in. $200-300
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78 Two Silver Tower-form Spice Containers, Polish, second quarter 20th century, square compartment for spice over four spreading wirework supports, on four domed circular feet, tapered square filigree spire with knop surmounted by a pennant flag, ht. 8 1/2; with a modern Israeli silver-gilt tower-form spice container with square compartment for spices with simulated masonry, suspended with bells, on a stepped circular base, tapered spire with pennant flag, ht. 8 1/2 in. $300-500
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79 Polish-style Flower-form Spice Container, delicately formed blossoms and leaves over a dished and engine-turned base on pad feet, ht. 6 1/2 in. $300-500
82 Large Silver Articulated Fish-form Spice Container, early 20th century, of typical form, hinged head enclosing a compartment for spices, green glass eyes, lg. 14 3/4 in. $400-600
80 Four Silver Filigree Spice Containers, 19th century, a footed box, valise, small table, and a mandolin, lg. to 4 in. $300-500
83 German Transfer-decorated Ceramic Havdalah Plate, 1920s, red and black transfer Hebrew text relating to Havdalah, dia. 9 3/4 in. $200-300
81 Two Articulated Silver Fish-form Spice Containers, 20th century, one Austro-Hungarian, the other apparently unmarked, both of typical form with hinged compartments, lg. to 9 in. $300-500
84 Polish Floriform Havdalah Candlestick, formed as a rose blossom, raised on spreading leaves, interior compartment for spices, removable candleholder and attached candle snuff, ht. 3 1/2 in. $300-500
85 Belleek Porcelain Flask, Ireland, probably c. 1863-90, oval form molded with the rose, shamrock, and thistle for the British Isles, and Star of David, puce first period Belleek mark, (lacking stopper), ht. 6 1/8 in. Note: This form is alternately attributed to use as a Brit Milah flask and a fundraising item for Irish Jewry. $150-250 86 Czechoslovakian Painted Terra-cotta Figural Group, 1920s, formed as three men in conversation, seated on a realistically molded bench, marked “Czechoslovakia,� ht. 11 1/2, lg. 10 1/4 in. $600-800
87 Embroidered Punched Paper Picture, c. 1907, with scene of the city of Jerusalem, text pertaining to Midrash Shlomo, (some losses), 22 1/2 x 18 3/4 in., in a period oak frame. $200-400
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88 Powder Horn, engraved with a Hebrew inscription, lg. 11 1/4 in. $200-400 89 Group of Judaica, 19th and 20th centuries, comprising a small bronze astrolabe, Moroccan silver thread decorated fabric amulet, Persian bronze container for spices, five metal amulets, and a brass and glass Mezuzah. $300-400
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90 Wedgwood Bone China Passover Seder Set, England, 1950s, comprising a large rimmed dish with the order of the Seder and six separate cups for the ingredients of the Seder, dia. 15 1/4 in. $150-250 91 Royal Cauldon Bone China Seder Set, after illustrations by Eric Tunstall, underdish and five small bowls for the ingredients of the Seder, dia. 16 in., boxed. $200-400
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92 Persian Printed Cotton Table Covering, 19th/20th century, ecru ground with red and blue motifs and black printed lettering, approx. 39 x 52 1/2 in. $200-300 93 Group of Antiquities, including a Luristan bronze cuff bracelet, seven Roman or Romanstyle terra-cotta lamps, and a Roman glass vial. $300-400
94 Printed Cotton Franco-Prussian War Yom Kippur Service Textile, commemorating the “Service on the Day of Atonement by the Israelite soldiers of the Army before Metz,” after an engraving by Moritz Daniel Oppenheim, (some discoloration), approx. 26 x 27 1/2 in. $3,000-5,000
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95 Enamel Plaque Depicting Moses, 20th century, oval, Moses and tablets in polychrome enamel, faux turquoise embellished surround, easel back, ht. 5 in. $300-500
96 Czechoslovakian Painted Plaster Figural Group of a Talmudic Discussion, 20th century, formed as five men at study, ht. 10, wd. 12 1/2 in. $700-900
97 Silver, Silver-gilt, and Filigree Yom Kippur Belt Buckle, 19th century, probably Greek/ Turkish, apparently unmarked, double-paisley form with later inset repoussé panels depicting the binding of Isaac and Jonah and the whale, paste-stone accents, lg. 8 1/4 in. $2,000-3,000
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98 Continental Silver and Hardstone Inset Circumcision Set, apparently unmarked, comprising a vial and knife with double-edged steel blade, each with engraved baroque-style decoration, fitted leather case, knife lg. 6 in. $2,000-3,000 99 Continental Silver and Hardstone Inset Brit Milah Knife, handle with appropriate Hebrew text and scene, double-edged steel blade, lg. 5 1/4 in. $600-800 100 Small Modern Pictorial Carpet, Persia, ecru field with tones of navy, tan, and gray, depicting Moses and the tablets, approx. 22 1/2 x 30 in. $200-300 101 Chinese Embroidered Silk Tefillin Bag, foliate motifs, braided trim, lg. 7 1/2 in. Note: A thriving Jewish community in Kaifeng, China, at the end of the “Silk Road,” is likely the reason for the prevalence of this form. $300-400
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102 Austrian Bronze Candlestick and Match Holder of a Wandering Jew, early 20th century, caricature modeled with payot, holding a satchel to his back with match holder, dished base, ht. 6 1/2 in. $600-800 103 American Presentation Silver Plated Center Bowl, Reed & Barton, early 20th century, inscribed “To Mrs. J. Gelfand President 19271928 in Token of Appreciation of Sincere and Devoted Service...from B’Nai Emunah Sisterhood, Tulsa, Oklahoma, May 20-1928/5688,” dia. 13 3/4 in. $200-250 104 Polish Steel Shohet Knife, late 19th/20th century, shaped steel blade marked “Gerlach Warsawie,” lg. 11 3/4 in. $250-350
105 Ivory Torah Pointer (Yad), 19th century and later, spiraled shaft terminating in a hand with pointed finger, suspension chain, lg. 13 1/4 in. $1,000-1,500
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106 North African Carved Wood Torah Pointer (Yad), square tapered form with crosshatch design, terminating in a point, lg. 11 in. $200-250 107 Russian Silver and Silver Filigree Torah Pointer (Yad), marked “84,” tapered shaft with knops, incised decoration, terminating in a cuff and pointed hand, suspension loop, lg. 12 1/4 in. $200-400
108 Russian Silver Torah Breast Plate, assayer O.C., 1885, shield-form with columns flanking a crown surmounted by a double-headed eagle and supported by winged griffin, above lions flanking the ark doors, over an aperture for festival plaques, suspension chain, (corner off), ht. 13 in. $2,000-3,000
109 Hazorfim Sterling Hanukkah Lamp, Israel, second half 20th century, row of candleholders supported by Baroque-style scrolled supports, detachable base with cast shells, scrollwork, and leaves, shaped feet, servant lamp and oil jug, (weighted), ht. 26 1/2 in. $300-500
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110 Polish Art Deco Silver Hanukkah Lamp, c. 1910, slender form with moveable spreading candle branches, raised on a stepped hexagonal base, beading throughout, ht. 21 in. $800-1,200 111 Two Travel Hanukkah Lamps, 20th century, each adapted from a fitted case, one with bee wick-surrounds, each inscribed for the holiday, lg. to 3 1/4 in. $300-500 112 Russian Silver Hanukkah Lamp, marked “84” and “Ostrochuiski,” arched backplate with scrollwork, flame-filled urns, and deer, the rectangular base with a row of candleholders raised on leaf and flower feet, (lacking shamash), ht. 10 1/2 in. $600-800 113 Silver Hanukkah Lamp, adapted from a George V silver miniature Coronation Chair, Goldsmiths & Silversmiths Co., Ltd., 1936, with added drawers, attached kiddush beaker, original presentation box, ht. 4 1/2 in. $400-600
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114 Dutch Brass Hanukkah Lamp, openwork backplate and sides, wells for oil, attached rectangular drip pan, (lacking shamash), lg. 9 1/2 in. $300-500 115 Silver and Niello Hanukkah Lamp for Travel, 19th century and later, formed from a Russian cigarette box, the interior fitted with lionfronted wick holders, the lid interior engraved with lions flanking a menorah and Hebrew blessing, lg. 4 1/2 in. $300-400
116 Polish Silver Hanukkah Lamp, maker’s mark of Pogorzelski, Warsaw assayer’s mark, initials I.C., year 1865, and silver mark 84, arched backplate with lions flanking a candelabra, with scrollwork and foliage surmounted by a crown, the rectangular base with a row of baluster candle sockets, (lacking shamash), ht. 9 in. $1,000-1,500
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117 Monumental Damascene Hanukkah Lamp, 20th century, decorated with scenes of Jerusalem and Jewish imagery, ht. 46 1/2 in. $3,000-5,000
121 Miniature Silver Hanukkah Lamp, tiered scrolled supporting candleholders, raised on a domed paneled base, ht. 6 1/4 in. $200-400
118 Modern Design Gilt-bronze Hanukkah Lamp, Italy, 1975, signed Leonard Meiselman, Florence, and M75, ht. 11 1/2 in. $300-400
122 Pair of Fraget Silver-plated Shabbat Candlesticks, Warsaw, late 19th/early 20th century, baluster-from with cast foliate decoration, raised on a square foot, ht. 12 1/4 in. $300-400
119 Pair of Silver Shabbat Travel Candlesticks, bearing Austro-Hungarian hallmarks, round dished form, attachable candle/oil receptacle, dia. 2 7/8 in. $300-500 120 Indian Bronze Sabbath Lamp, 19th/20th century, three arms with holders for glass inserts fronting a Star of David with “Zion,” mounted wood shield-form plaque, ht. 9 1/2 in. $300-500
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123 Two Polish Bronze Hanging Sabbath Lamps, 19th century, six-pointed oil well, with circular drip-cup, and suspension loop, one with ratchet, lamp ht. to 8 in. $300-400 124 One Silver-plated and Two Silver Hanukkah Lamps, two bearing spurious marks, each with arched backplate with lions, scrollwork, and foliage, the bases with a row of candleholders, on leaf-scrolled or paw feet, ht. 12, 7, 6 1/2 in. $300-400
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125 David Palombo Iron Hanukkah Lamp, Jerusalem, 1950s, ht. 13 1/2 in. Note: David Palombo (1920-1966) was an Israeli sculptor and painter. His works include gates to the memorial building at Yad Vashem (1960) and the gates to the Knesset (1966). $250-350
126 Eva Samuel Glazed Ceramic Hanukkah Lamp, Kad VaSefel Workshop, Rishon LeZion, impressed marks, (hairline), ht. 6 3/4; with a figure of a woman holding a lamb, impressed marks, (damage), ht. 8 1/8 in. $300-500
127 Pal-Bell Cast Brass Independence Menorah, Jerusalem, 1950s, decoration based on a design by Ze’ev Raban, depicting the emblem of the State of Israel, lg. 8 in. $1,000-1,500
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128 Bezalel Silver and Silver Filigree Spice Container, Jerusalem, c. 1910, cylindrical spice container raised on a stem with applied filigree, on a domed circular foot, the lid surmounted by a spire, inscribed with the appropriate blessing, ht. 4 1/2 in. $300-500 129 Bezalel Olivewood Mezuzah, Jerusalem, early 20th century, carved with architectural views of Jerusalem, printed marks, with scroll, ht. 10 1/2 in. $200-300 130 Carved Olivewood Lamp Desk, Jerusalem, late 19th century, lift-top compartment enclosing a fitted interior, above a sloped hinged leather-lined writing flap, ht. 4 1/2, wd. 14, dp. 12 in. $800-1,200 131 Bezalel Brass and Mixed-metal Box, Jerusalem, early 20th century, paneled hinged lid with clasp, body with overall motif of candelabra within columns, scrollwork, ball feet, mark to base and 2331, lg. 6 1/4 in. $200-300
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132 Two Moshe Murro Cast Bronze Plaques Depicting Yemenite Jews, Jerusalem, first half 20th century, each mounted to a darkpatinated metal plate with easel back, overall ht. 7 1/4 in. $600-800
134 Bezalel Metal Plaque Depicting Moses at Mount Sinai, Jerusalem, c. 1925, marked “Bezalel Yerushalem” in Hebrew and “Made in Palestine,” wooden surround, overall ht. 12 in. $200-300 135 Seventeen Hans Teppich Bronze Figures, Jerusalem, 1960s, depicting biblical and modern-day figures, hand-etched details, ht. 2 in. $300-500
133 Three Carved Dead Sea Stone Cups, late 19th century, two footed, one beaker, all with incised decoration, ht. to 6 in. $400-600
137 Bezalel Sterling Wine Bottle Holder and an Israeli Sterling Wine Ewer, mid-20th century, cylindrical form set with rondels depicting the twelve tribes and Eilat stones, (lacking stopper chain), lg. 10 1/2, with a similarly decorated ewer, ht. 11 1/2 in. $1,200-1,800 138 Damascene Charger, early 20th century, with finely inlaid and chased vignettes from Jewish history, the Twelve Tribes and Hebrew text, dia. 17 in. $300-500
136 Near Pair of Monumental Damascene Vases, 20th century, paneled baluster form decorated with scenes of Jerusalem and Jewish imagery, ht. 32 in. $3,000-5,000
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139 Bezalel Brass Framed Ivory Plaque, Boris Schatz, Jerusalem, early 20th century, arched hand-worked brass frame with lions and synagogue facade, depicting the blowing of the shofar, paper label to verso, overall ht. 11 in. $800-1,200 140 Four Silver and Silver Filigree Brooches, Jerusalem, second quarter 20th century, depicting Rachel, Ruth, and a bird, marked .925 and “made in Palestine,” or “made in Israel,” ht. to 2 in. $400-600
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141 Group of Silver and Silver Filigree Jewelry, Jerusalem, second quarter 20th century, comprising two filigree brooches, filigree mounted coin brooch, filigree and cameo brooch, and a Twelve Tribes bracelet, ht. to 2 in. $300-500
142 Four Ilya Schor Silver Jewelry Items, 1950s, two pendants, a cuff bracelet, and a tie clip, each signed. $300-500
143 Group of Resia Schor and Ilya Schor Jewelry, comprising a 14kt gold and carnelian necklace and matching earclips, a gold, citrine, and diamond pendant, and a pair of Ilya Schor gold-topped silver and pearl earclips. $1,000-1,500
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144 Three Ilya Schor Hand-painted Beach Pebbles, Provincetown, 1950s, each with painted decoration, one signed and dated on the reverse, lg. to 4 1/4 in. $200-250 145 Group of Ilya Schor Decorated Articles, 1950s, carved stone figure, paint-decorated wooden covered box, two soap carvings, and four construction paper cut-outs of a Hanukkah menorah, bird, and two men. $200-250
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Six Scenes Depicting Jewish Life Each signed in pencil l.r. and dated 1950s. Wooden engravings on laid tissue, sizes to 8 x 10 1/2 in. $200-300
Untitled, c. late 1950s Signed on reverse with bird. Brass with copper rivets, ht. 22 1/2, wooden base, overall ht. 26 3/4 in.
147 Four Ilya Schor Exhibit Catalogs and Periodicals, The Jewish Museum, 1965; Offprint from Conservative Judaism, Fall, 1961 with a wooden engraving of Sabbath; Reconstructionist, Vol. XXXII, 1966 and Marstin Press, n.d. $100-200
Note: Ilya Schor (1904-1961) came to New York from Galicia in 1941 and earned renown producing Jewish ceremonial objects and jewelry in metal, as well as oil paintings and wooden engravings. Schor’s formal training was at the Academy of Fine Arts in Warsaw and then Paris, on a grant from the Polish government. The rich subjects of his works centered on memories of Shtetl life of Eastern Europe; his works are in the collections of museums worldwide. $10,000-15,000
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149 Ilya Schor (American, 1904-1961) Twelve Illustrations for THE SABBATH, by Abraham Heschel Each signed “I. Schor” in pencil l.r. and numbered l.l. Wood engravings on laid tissue, sizes vary, all matted to 8 x 11 in., in the original black paper folder titled “12 Wooden Engravings to the Book the Sabbath by Dr. J. Heschel, Ilya Schor” with bird device, (wear). $800-1,200
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150 Ten Ilya Schor L’Shana Tova and Hanukkah Wooden Engravings and Greeting Cards, late 1950s-60, seven engravings, three cards, various designs, some with hand-coloring, sizes to 7 x 10 1/2 in. $300-400
151 Ilya Schor (American, 1904-1961) Shtetl Scene Signed “I. Schor” l.r. Gouache on paperboard, sight 9 3/4 x 7 1/2 in., framed. Condition: Not examined out of frame. $1,000-1,500
152 Ilya Schor (American, 1904-1961) Interior Scene with Potted Plant Signed “I. Schor” l.l. Gouache on paperboard, 10 x 8 in., framed. Condition: Small abrasion to surface at u.r. corner, minor areas of craquelure. $800-1,200 152
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153 S. Seeberger (Continental, 19th/20th Century) At Prayer Signed “S. Seeberger” l.r., with a label from H. Gerfaud, Paris, affixed to the reverse. Oil on wood panel, 21 1/2 x 27 in., framed. Condition: Fine craquelure, minor surface grime, subtle varnish inconsistencies. $800-1,200
154 Continental School, 20th Century Klezmer Band Signed indistinctly l.r. Oil on canvasboard, 24 x 20 in., framed. Condition: Mild surface grime. $500-700
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155 Mischa Richter (American, 1910-2001) Jewish District, New York Initialed in Russian and dated “M.P. 1933” l.r. Ink and wash on paper, 15 x 20 1/4 in., unframed. Condition: Small tear or crease to l.c., unpressed crease to l.r. corner, rippling to edges, soiling, tack holes to corners. $300-500 156 John Shayn (American, 1901-1977) Isaiah Signed l.r. “John Shayne,” and dated “1958.” Oil on canvas, 14 x 44 1/4 in., unframed. Condition: Mild surface grime. $600-800
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157 John Shayn (American, 1901-1977) Two Works on Paper: Song of Songs - I am Black and Vanity of Vanities Both signed “John Shayne” in pencil and titled beneath the images, Song dated “’71” l.c., Vanities inscribed “Artists’ [sic] Proof” l.l. Color etchings with aquatint on paper, plate sizes 24 1/2 x 17 in., unmatted, unframed. Condition: Minor soiling and creasing to margins. $200-400 158 Motke Blum (Israeli, b. 1925) Jerusalem Signed “Motke” in English l.l., signed in Hebrew l.r. Watercolor on paper, 10 5/8 x 8 in., framed. Condition: Subtle rippling, not examined out of frame. $150-250
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163 American School, 20th Century Reading The Jewish Daily Forward Signed “R. Gebiner” l.r. Oil on canvas, 14 x 18 in., matted and framed (under glass). Condition: Retouch, restored tear, not examined out of frame. $300-500 164 Adolf (Adi) Adler (German/Israeli, 19171996) Portrait of Rabbi Levy Signed in Hebrew l.r., inscribed “...AdlerAdolph Rozenberg Israel-1971...Rabby Levi Sinagogue of “Arie.” Oil on canvas, 27 1/4 x 19 1/2 in., framed. Condition: Good. $200-400 165 Herman Struck (German, 1876-1944) and Elias M. Grossman (American, 1898-1947)
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At Prayer Signed indistinctly, perhaps “Kovács...” u.r. Oil on board, 8 1/2 x 6 1/2 in., framed. Condition: Retouch, scattered minor losses, surface grime. $600-800
The Scholar Indistinctly signed l.r. Oil on canvas, 21 3/4 x 17 3/8 in., framed. Condition: Punctures, minor retouch, surface grime. $500-700
160 John Shayn (American, 1901-1977) Egyptians at the Red Sea Signed l.r. “John Shayn.” Oil on Masonite, 34 1/2 x 50 in., framed. Condition: Mild surface grime. $400-600
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162 Israeli School, 20th Century Yeshiva Boy Signed in Hebrew u.l. Oil on canvas, 12 x 17 in., framed. Condition: Surface grime. $300-500
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Two Prints: Portrait of a Man, signed in pencil “Hermann Stuck,” also signed and dated “Hermann Struck/...1927” in the image l.r., lithograph, sight size 8 3/4 x 6 3/4 in.; and Eternal Problem, signed and inscribed “Elias M. Grossman imp.” l.r., titled l.l., also signed and dated “Elias M. Grossman/1934” in the image l.l., etching, plate size 6 7/8 x 8 3/4 in.; both framed. Condition: Mat burn, acid burn, not examined out of frames. $150-250 166 Abraham Straski (Polish/American, 19031987) The Violinist Signed l.r., titled on the stretcher. Oil on canvas, 20 x 24 in., framed. Condition: Scattered minor retouch to background. $800-1,200
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168 Paul Braslow (American, 20th/21st Century)
Scholar Signed “Aronson” in the cast u.r., numbered “96/100” l.l. Bronze bas relief with dark brown patina, 7 1/2 x 5 1/2 in. $500-700
Musician Signed “Braslow” verso, dated “1977.” Bronze, ht. 10 1/2 in. $400-600
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FOR OFFICE USE Marlborough
Boston
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63 Park Plaza Boston, MA 02116 617.350.5400 Fax 617.350.5429
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274 Cedar Hill Street Marlborough, MA 01752 508.970.3000 Fax 508.970.3100
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www.skinnerinc.com
Board of Directors
Administration
Chairman of the Board - Nancy R. Skinner Richard Albright John Deighton Barnet Fain Stephen L. Fletcher Karen M. Keane Andrew Payne President/Chief Executive Officer - Karen M. Keane Chief Financial Officer - Don Kelly Executive Vice President - Stephen L. Fletcher Vice Presidents - Eric Jones, Marie Keep, Gloria Lieberman, Carol McCaffrey, Kerry Shrives, Stuart G. Slavid, Robin S.R. Starr
Expert Departments
20th Century Design - Jane D. Prentiss Assistant: Shannon M. Ames American & European Paintings & Prints - Robin S.R. Starr Assistants: Kathy Wong, Elizabeth C. Haff, Michelle Lamunière American Furniture & Decorative Arts - Stephen L. Fletcher Deputy Director: Chris Barber; Assistants: Karen Langberg, Kelli Lucas Stewart American Indian & Ethnographic Art - Douglas Deihl Antique Motor Vehicles - Jane D. Prentiss Asian Works of Art - Judith Dowling Assistants: Karen Mak, Suhyung Kim Books & Manuscripts - Devon Gray Bottles, Flasks & Early Glass - Stephen L. Fletcher Ceramics - Stuart G. Slavid Clocks, Watches & Scientific Instruments - Robert C. Cheney Assistant: Jonathan Dowling Couture - Anne Fallon Discovery Auctions - Anne Fallon Assistants: Melissa Riebe, Kyle Johnson European Furniture & Decorative Arts - Stuart G. Slavid Assistants: Leah Kingman, Stephanie Opolski Fine Wines - Marie Keep Assistant: Michael J. Moser Historic Arms & Militaria - Joel Bohy Jewelry - Victoria Bratberg Assistant: John Colasacco
63 Park Plaza Boston, MA 02116 617.350.5400 Fax 617.350.5429
Judaica - Kerry Shrives Musical Instruments - Director Pro Tem: Jill Arbetter Assistant: Horst Kloss Oriental Rugs & Carpets - Director Pro Tem: Erika Jorjorian Silver - Stuart G. Slavid
274 Cedar Hill Street Marlborough, MA 01752 508.970.3000 Fax 508.970.3100 www.skinnerinc.com
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Toys & Dolls - Anne Fallon Auctioneers - LaGina Austin, Chris Barber, Robert C. Cheney, John Colasacco, Stephen L. Fletcher, Karen M. Keane, Marie C. Keep, Gloria Lieberman, Jessica R. Lincoln, Kerry Shrives, Stuart G. Slavid, Robin S.R. Starr, Laura V. Sweeney
Exhibitions & Property Distribution
Marlborough:
Warehouse Manager - Fred Trottier, 508.970.3261
Boston:
Property Distribution Manager - Jessica R. Lincoln, 617.874.4308
Auction Coordinator - Benjamin Evans, 617.874.4329
Marlborough:
Accounts Receivable - Denise Johnson, 508.970.3269
Accounts Payable, Consignment - Kathleen Hayes, 508.970.3268
Accounts Payable, Trade - Kevin Rota, 508.970.3283
Subscriptions
Marlborough:
Jessica Turner, 508.970.3240
Service Departments
Appraisal & Auction Services - LaGina Austin, Christine E. Finn, Rachel Kingsley, Ava Pandiani
Finance Department
Advertising Production - Pamela Van de Houten Boston Gallery Director - Laura V. Sweeney Assistant Gallery Director: Paige Lewellyn Catalog Production - Pamela Van de Houten, Kristina Harrison Consignment Services - Patricia Walker King, Carol Zeigler, Kealyn Garner Customer Relations - Carol McCaffrey Institutional Relations - L. Emerson Tuttle Human Resources - Carol McCaffrey Information Technology & Internet Auctions - Kerry Shrives Assistants: Timothy Shaughnessey, Melissa Riebe Managing Director - Marie C. Keep Marketing & Public Relations - Kate de Bethune, Kathryn Gargolinski, Jessica Turner Photographers - Stanley P. Bystrowski, Jeffrey R. Antkowiak, John Cornelius Receptionists - Marlborough: Katie Fitzgerald Boston: Sarah L. Collins Staff Portraits - Cheryl Richards Photography Transportation - Eric Jones
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Directions to Skinner’s Boston Gallery/63 Park Plaza, Boston, MA 02116 617.350.5400 From the West: Take the Massachusetts Turnpike to the Prudential/Copley exit located in the Prudential tunnel. Once on the exit ramp, stay in the right hand lane and follow the signs for Copley. The ramp exits onto Stuart Street. Drive straight through five sets of lights and take a left onto Charles Street South. Take your first left off of Charles St. South onto Park Plaza. Skinner is at 63 Park Plaza, one block up on the right.
From the South: Take 93-N to Exit 20 for I-90 W toward Worcester. Follow signs for Chinatown/South Station. Bear left at the fork to continue towards Kneeland Street. Turn left onto Kneeland Street. Kneeland Street becomes Stuart Street. Turn right onto Charles Street South. Turn left onto Park Plaza. Skinner is at 63 Park Plaza, one block up on the right.
From Logan Airport: Take the Ted Williams Tunnel. Take Exit 25 toward South Boston and bear left at the fork in the ramp. Bear right onto B St. Turn left onto Northern Ave which becomes Seaport Blvd. Turn left onto Surface Rd. Turn right onto Kneeland Street which becomes Stuart Street. Turn right onto Charles Street South. Turn left onto Park Plaza. Skinner is at 63 Park Plaza, one block up on the right.
From the North: Take I-93 South towards Boston. Take exit 26 towards Storrow Drive.  Merge onto MA-28 South via the ramp on the left. Turn left onto Beacon Street. Turn right onto Arlington Street. Turn left onto Boylston Street. Turn right onto Hadassah Way. Skinner is on the right at 63 Park Plaza.
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