Joe Levy, a prominent Israeli Collector of Fine Art and Antiques, was mostly based in Haifa, but was well known to auctioneers worldwide, not only as a customer, but also an expert in the field, and on many occasions, referred to as an authority on various works of art.
His expertise was a family tradition, passed on with the Art Gallery on Yoel St., Haifa, established in the 1950s by his father and mentor, Rahamim Levy, who had managed a similar business in Iraq, in the early 20th Century, with his father.
In the course of time, Joe became World-renowned in the area of Fine Art, and this extensive collection of Art literature, featuring many prominent Catalogue Raisonnes and Albums, served for him as a very important reference library.
Many valuable and rare books are included in this sale, which features Part 1 of the 3-Part sale of his library, which will be offered for sale here, in the coming months.
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Rothko: The Late Series. Edited by Achim Borchardt-Hume, 2008. This fully-illustrated catalogue, publishes new ...
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Rothko: The Late Series. Edited by Achim Borchardt-Hume, 2008. This fully-illustrated catalogue, publishes new research into Rothko's interest in colour and the execution of his works.
256 pp, profusely illustrated in color illustrations. Published on the occasion of the exhibition held at the Tate Modern, London, 26 September 2008-1 February 2009 and the Kawamura Memorial Museum of Art, Sakura, 21 February-14 June 2009. A leading figure in the Abstract Expressionist movement, Mark Rothko (1903-1970) is widely seen as one of the greatest painters of the 20th century. His paintings are famous for the intense, emotional responses they elicit from viewers. Shortly before his death, Rothko donated nine large-scale works to Tate on the condition that they would always hang together in their own space, separate from the work of other artists. This is how the Rothko Room, one of the highlights of Tate's collection, was born. These paintings form part of a larger series known as The Seagram Murals, which were originally intended for the Four Seasons restaurant in New York, a commission from which Rothko famously withdrew. Now, in this landmark reassessment, The Seagram Murals are reunited and cast in a new light by leading international critics including Briony Fer, David Anfam, and Morgan Thomas. With revealing new research, this groundbreaking book challenges the mythology surrounding Rothko and his work. Includes bibliographical references (pages 241-248) and index.
