Lot description
LAZAR KRESTIN SIGNED PORTFOLIO JUDAICA 1924: Lazer Krestin [1868-1938] was one of the important artists in the genre of Judaic art. He became famous for portrait paintings of Eastern-European Jewish figures. He worked in Munich, Vienna and Odessa until his immigration to Israel in 1910. His work is in the collections of the Jewish Museum of Berlin and the Jewish Museum of Art & History in Paris. The brown paper portfolio cover is reads in gold letters Lazar Krestin, Haruach (Spirit), Wien, 1924. The portfolio includes introductory German text, signed Self- Portrait, and The Blind, Old Ways, Ghetto Politician, Morning Prayer, Forbidden Reading, Beth Hamidrash, Yemeni Jew, Yemeni Torah Scribe, Jews from Yemen, Talmud Study, The Son of Zaddik, Boys Praying, Sabbath Peace, and In the Bethaus. Fifteen of the original prints are included. Only Number 7 in the portfolio, Torah Scribe, is missing. Loose as issued in original portfolio front (damaged.) Provenance: Viennese who emigrated to the Boston area after WWI. 13 3/4" X 12" There are additional pictures of this item on our Dropbox site. Shipping: We are able to pack and ship this item to an address in the United States for $40.00 via USPS Priority Mail or via FedEx Ground/Home Delivery. Tracking information will be sent to your email address. This price does not include insurance. If you require insurance you will need to ship through a third party. Please inquire about international shipping costs. Please email shipping@converseauctions.com if you have any questions. Auction Description: Converse is proud to offer a large collection of high end and important items in this East Meets West Sale. This sale is Online Only. This auction is features items that span the globe. Many lots are from the estate of Samuel MacDonald, a Pennsylvania collector. Items from the East include jade carvings and jewelry, fine pieces of porcelain, elaborately carved huanghuali and zitan furniture, bronze Buddhas and censers, beautifully painted scrolls and thangkas, Chinese items from the Qing and Ming Dynasties, Japanese wood block prints, musical instruments, wooden storage pieces, and much more. Items from the West feature exquisite antique clocks and timepieces, including a 1900 Patek Philippe gold pocket watch, antique furniture, fine vintage clothing and furs including genuine leopard, sterling silver, sterling and gold jewelry, signed artwork, porcelain serving sets, Wedgwood, rare books, art glass, canine and equine related items, fireplace implements, and ethnic ceremonial pieces. This East Meets West sale is a comprehensive collection of exceptional pieces. Everything starts at $10! Good luck!