Auction No. 13 - 07.03.2017

Likkutei Amarim on three parshiyot (Bereishit to Lech Lecha) by Rabbi Schneor Zalman Maladi, the Ba’al HaTanya, founder of Chabad chassidut. Moth damage without damage to text, light stains, generally good condition. Original binding is worn.

Lot of 2 ancient engravings from the 16th century. 1. Map of Christian Jerusalem, from 1554 with markings of places. 50.5x37cm, underwent professional restoration at a later period. Signs of folding, light tears, stains from moisture, alright condition. 2. Engravings of Aharon HaKohen, the Mishkan, and its tools. Seems to be from the 16th century. Size: 37x50cm. Signs of folding, light tears in the margins. Stains from moisture. Ok condition. From a private collection.

With a variety of colors, a mizrach with illustrations from Jewish holidays. In the center is written “Mizrach,” at the bottom is written “as printed” in 1780. 42x26cm, damage from moisture. Small tears, new frame. Generally good condition.

Jewish wedding, based upon the famous artwork by Daniel Moritz Oppenheim. Very good condition. Size: 24x35cm. New matching frame. Origin: Private collection.

Signed, artist unknown. In a matching wooden frame, 18x26cm. Light defects, generally good condition. From a private collection.

“Dancing the Polka” by Meir Gur Aryeh, glued to wood block. Height: 17cm, width: 32cm. Good condition.

Seemingly done on the basis of a picture by Shmuel ben David—Davidov, an artist of Betzalel. 21x26cm, very good condition.

With inscription: “Tower of David in Jerusalem,” given in a wooden frame. 45x32cm. Colors are faded, stains, generally good condition.

Boy wrapped in a tallis holding a sefer torah. On a marble base. Seems to be from the 1950s. Height: 36cm. Width: 19cm. Good condition.