Sale 2675B October 3, 2013 Boston

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Fine
Judaica
Sale 2675B
October 3, 2013
Boston
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Judaica
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Table of Contents
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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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Conditions of Sale
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Absentee Bid Form
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Company Directors & Specialty Departments
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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
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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
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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
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Finn, James, (1806-1872) The Jews in China,
London: B. Wertheim, Aldine Chambers,
1843, 12mo, original cloth with impressed gilt
Chinese motif.
$200-300
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(Haggadah) The Birds Head Haggada,
facsimile volume, Jerusalem: 1965, 2 volumes
with slipcase, limited edition, 17/600.
$200-300
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Fleury, Claude (1640-1723) Moeurs des
Israelites et des Chretiens, Paris: chez PierreJean Mariete, 1720, 8vo, full leather, gilt spine,
(wear).
$100-150
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(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
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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
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(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
Online bidding at www.skinnerinc.com
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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
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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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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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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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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
22 translation
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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
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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
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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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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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(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
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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(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
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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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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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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
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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
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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
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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
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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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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
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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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Swiss Gold Medal St. Sebastians Kapelle
Burgenschaft, 1969, .900 fine, approx. 26.0
dwt, with a Konrad Adenauer .999 silver
medallion.
$400-500
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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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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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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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Lots 44, 63
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
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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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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
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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
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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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51
57
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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
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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
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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
23
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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
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
78
66
68A
70A
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
68
70A
70A
76
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
69
75
77
70A
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
25
74
82
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
26
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
$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
$200-300
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
$300-500
87
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
27
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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
28
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
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
96
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
97
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
98
105
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
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
108
109
116
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
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
125
126
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
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
133
130
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139
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
142
143
144
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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146
Ilya Schor (American, 1904-1961)
148
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
148
149
149
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
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
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
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.
$600-800
157
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
154
155
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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)
159
159
Hungarian School, 19th/20th Century
161
Continental School, 19th/20th Century
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
Egyptians at the Red Sea
Signed l.r. “John Shayn.”
Oil on Masonite, 34 1/2 x 50 in., framed.
$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
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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167
David Aronson (American, b. 1923)
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
End of Sale
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