Auction 5 Part 1
Herzel, Zionism, antisemitism and holocaust, autographs, Hagadot, books, stamps, art
Feb 23, 2016
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Israel
Harav Maimon 2, Jerusalem
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LOT 191:
Engravings of Various Artists, Various Sizes
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Start price:
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Auction house commission:
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Engravings drawn in the 19th century, inspired by the stories of the Bible.
A. Hagar and the angel. William Turner.
B. Jacob in the house of Laban. Engraving by Eduards according to a drawing by Schopin.
C. The wedding of Isaac and Rivka. Engraving according to a drawing by the French artist Claude Loren. The original painting is from 1648. Published by George C. Virtue, who employed many famous engravers and published more than 20,000 engravings.
D. Moses hitting the rock. J. Rogers.
E. Rivka accepting the gifts of Isaac. Engraving by J.C. Armitage according to a drawing of the French artist Horace Vernet.
Vernet visited the Middle East and was among the first to use ??? as an auxiliary tool. He was known for his large battle scenes.
F. On the rivers of Babylon. Engraving according to Psalms 137.
G. David playing before Saul. By Gros.
H. The poet of Psalms. Engraving by S. Russell according to a drawing of King David playing the harp by Marillier.
I. Two engravings of the Sukkot holiday – Double.
Condition: Good-Very Good.

