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Congregation Mishkan Tefila was founded in 1858 with its first synagogue building in Boston. 100 years later the

congregation moved to Hammond Pond Parkway. The property in this auction, from their museum collection and

library, has been made available with the congregation’s move to Coolidge Corner, the center of Jewish Boston.

Lots: 1001–1006, 1008, 1010–1017, 1019, 1020, 1022, 1023, 1026, 1027, 1030–1035, 1037–1039, 1041–1050,

1052–1057, 1059–1074, 1077–1081, 1083–1085, 1087, 1088, 1101, 1103–1105, 1107–1113, 1115, 1116, 1118–

1121, 1125–1128, 1130–1138, 1140

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1001Austro-Hungarian Silver Kiddush Cup, mid-20th century, beaker-form with rococo-style cartouche inscribed “Tefereth B’chorim Starian [sic], 1942,” ht. 3 in., approx. 1.5 troy oz.$100-200

1002Polish Brass and Copper Hanukkah Lamp, Warsaw, Wola factory, c. 1885-1914, cartouche-shaped back plate with lions and menorah surrounded by C-scrolls, shamash, and oil jug, surmounted by a crown, the molded base with baluster holders raised on shaped feet, (traces of silver plating), ht. 9 1/2 in.$300-500

1003Szyk, Arthur, Illustrator, Statut Kaliski (The Statue of Kalisz), Paris: 1932, number 156 of 500, forty-five illustrated plates, rebound, (ex-library collection).

Note: Illustrations to the 13th century Statute of Kalisz, a collection of laws granting privileges to Polish Jews, highlighting the contributions made by Jews to Polish history.$800-1,200

1004Austro-Hungarian Silver Spice Container, marks for 1867-1922, cylindrical body cast and chased with flames, Star of David, Tablets, Menorah, and “Havdalah” in Hebrew, on a tapered support with central knop on a molded domed foot, similar detachable lid, ht. 7 1/2 in., approx. 3.8 troy oz.$300-500

1005Polish Brass Hanukkah Lamp, Warsaw, late 19th/early 20th century, arched back plate with stamped leaf motif, lions flanking a menorah and surmounted by a crown, with candleholders to sides, the base with a row of candleholders, raised on shell-form feet, marked “GALW,” ht. 10 in.$200-300

1006Gunzburg, David and Stassof, Vladimir, L’Ornement Hebraique, Leipzig, 1905, twenty-seven color plates, large folio, cloth case (imperfections), with the original list of plates.$800-1,200

1007Anna Rychter-May (German, 1865-1955)

Old City, Jerusalem. Signed “A. Richter-May, Jerusalem” l.l. Watercolor on paper, image sight size 11 1/2 x 7 1/2 in., matted and framed. Condition: Slight discoloration, mat acid burn.$300-500

1008Austro-Hungarian .800 Silver Torah Pointer (Yad), mark for 1867-1922, foliate-decorated baluster stem with suspension loop and heavy chain, over a tapered shaft with vine decoration, terminating in a pointed hand, fully marked, lg. 9 in.$800-1,200

1009Bezalel Sterling Silver and Filigree Footed Candy Dish, Jerusalem, mid-20th century, teardrop filigree surrounding a gilt bowl, raised on a domed foot with applied decoration, with applied “Bezalel” label, ht. 3 in., approx. 3.5 troy oz.$200-300

1010Art Deco Silver Hanukkah Lamp, probably Austro-Hungary, apparently unmarked, horizontal row of candleholders with flame finial and shamash lamp, on a paneled support with scrolled branch supports, on a circular domed base, ht. 11 in.$500-700

1011Two Velvet and Embroidered Tefillin Bags, Germany, c. 1900, each with colorful hand-stitched embellishments and wool pom-poms, ht. to 9 in.$200-300

1012Group of Near Eastern Silver Amulets, Amulet Cases, and a Marriage Ring, early to mid-20th century, with engraved text, various sizes.$800-1,200

1013Silver Handled Charity Container, early 20th century, apparently unmarked, cannister form with rococo-style acid-etched decoration throughout, hinged lid slot and clasp, C-scroll handle to side, raised on a domed foot, ht. 4 in.$400-600

1014Pal-Bell Patinated Bronze Hanukkah Lamp, Israel, 1950s, design by Maurice Ascalon, formed as olive branches surrounding a central oil jug, separate shamash, the base with oil-form lamps, ht. 8 in.$250-350

1015German Brass Hanging Sabbath Lamp, 19th century, of typical form with ring-turned shaft with flower-form reflectors and ring-turned devices, over an eight-pointed star oil section, suspension drip pan, ht. 21 in.$300-500

1016Raban, Ze’ev and Levine Kipnis, Our Holidays (Chageinu), New York: Miller-Lynn, 1928, sixteen leaves, 4to, (ex-library collection, binding somewhat loose).$200-300

1017Damascene Charger, depicting the Twelve Tribes and Moses, with Arabic text, dia. 12 1/2 in.$300-500

1018Israel Liberata 10th Anniversary of Independence Gold Medal, 1958, modeled as a Roman Judaea Capta coin, bordered by chains and Hebrew, the reverse with Sabra bearing a sheaf of wheat, palm tree, and a pioneer with a hoe, within a gold pendant/brooch frame, approx. 15.69 dwt.

Note: Israel’s first state-issued medal.$400-600

1019Chaim Gross (American, 1904-1991)

The Angels Approaching Abraham. Signed “Chaim Gross,” and “Bedi-Makky Foundry, NY,” numbered “1/9.” Bronze with brown patina, ht. 21 in., mounted on a black marble and oak pedestal, total ht. 44 in.$1,000-1,500

1020Small Polish Silver-plated Hanukkah Lamp, Warsaw, late 19th century, cartouche-shaped back plate with C-scrolls and rocaille centered by a basket of flowers, above a rectangular base with oil cups, raised on paw feet, (shamash replaced), ht. 6 in.$800-1,200

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1021Yaacov Heller Chess Set, Jerusalem, with intricately cast sterling silver (weighted) pieces depicting the Israelites and the Philistines, with a board/table and Lucite cover.

Note: A version of this set is in the collection of the World Chess Hall of Fame and Sidney Samole Museum.$1,500-2,500

1022Damascene Shell Case, attributed to a Bezalel, Jerusalem, after 1916, decorated with a band of camels over rosettes, all above a band of stylized text, old patina, ht. 11 in.$700-900

1023Abramovich, Raphael, Ed., The Vanished World, New York: Forward Association, 1947, text in English and Yiddish, over 500 photographic images by Roman Vishniac, A. Kacyzna, M. Kipnis, and others, capturing the everyday life of Jewish communities in Eastern Europe pre-war, red cloth binding, (ex-library copy, spine shaken).$300-500

1024Nine Israeli Silver Filigree Jewelry Items, including three Bezalel brooches, a fringe necklace, and five other items.$100-200

1025Polish Silver Convertible Hanukkah Lamp, Jan Pogorzelski, Warsaw, c. 1852-76, candleholders supported by cast leaf-entwined branches, the base cast with grape leaves and clusters, on a spreading circular foot raised on scrolled feet, ht. 28 in., approx. 54.7 troy oz.$2,000-4,000

1026Salvador Dali Gilt-bronze “Peace” Menorah, seven branches cast with Star of David, Moses, ht. 16 1/2 in., on a stepped Jerusalem Stone base, overall ht. 19 3/4 in.$1,000-1,500

1027Altmann, Nathan, Judische Graphik, Berlin: Petropolis, 1923, 147 of 250 numbered copies, folio with ten lithographed plates, (spine defective, imperfections).$1,000-1,500

1028Russian 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

1029German Sterling Silver Hanukkah Lamp, cartouche-shaped back plate with lions, menorah and decalogue within C-scrolls and surmounted by a crown, the rectangular molded base with lion-form oil wells, raised on cast shaped feet, marked “Sterling R.G. Hanau-R,” ht. 10 1/4 in.$2,000-4,000

1030Four Folk Art Works on Paper, America, late 1930s, signed in Hebrew “D. Schlosberg” [sic], watercolor and Yiddish text in black ink on lined paper, two New Year’s 1937/38 and 1938/39 cards and two anti-war sentiments, sizes to 9 1/2 x 9 1/2 in.$100-200

1031American Brass and Silver-plated Hanukkah Lamp, late 19th/early 20th century, horizontal row of candleholders on a rectangular shaft with scrolled supports, stepped square base, ht. 11 1/2 in.$300-500

1032Bezalel Nickel-plated Plaque, depicting men at prayer, marked on the frame “Bezalel Yerushalem” and “Made in Palestine,” ht. 6 1/4, lg. 17 1/2, mounted to an ebonized wood panel, overall ht. 8 1/4, lg. 20 in.$300-500

1033Jacob Binder (American, 1887-1984)

They Shall Lie Down with Lions. Signed “Jacob Binder” l.l. Oil on canvasboard, 71 1/4 x 53 3/4 in., framed.$500-700

1034Pair of Modern Silver Torah Finials, apparently unmarked, flattened ball and baluster top surmounted by a lion, embellished with paste-stones, menorah and eternal lamp with foliate designs and Hebrew text throughout, plain shaft, ht. 8 in., approx. 9.6 troy oz.$300-500

1035Oppenheim, Moritz, Bilder aus dem Altjüdischen Familienleben [Pictures of Old Jewish Family Life], Frankfurt am Main: 1886, folio with twenty plates on card, (rebound, ex-library collection, imperfections).$200-300

1036Polish Silver-plated Hanukkah Lamp, Fraget, Warsaw, c. 1896-1915, shaped back plate decorated with grape leaves and clusters, lions, palm trees, and a central menorah surmounted by a crown, the shaped and molded base with oil cups on scrolled feet, ht. 11 1/2 in.$300-500

1037Uriel Birnbaum (Austrian, 1894-1956)

Weltuntergang [End of the World, A Dozen Original Lithographs], Vienna: Carl Konegen, 1921. Portfolio accompanied by a sonnet composed by the artist, 98 of 150 numbered copies, (tack holes to corners, imperfections).

Note: An expressionist painter, author, and poet, Birnbaum was the son of the Zionist philosopher Nathan Birnbaum.$200-300

1038Pair of Austro-Hungarian Silver Torah Finials (Rimmonim), late 19th/20th century, ball-top surmounted by a crown, foliate pierced and cast motifs with bells, tapered shaft with engine-turned band, ht. 12 1/2 in., approx. 24.0 troy oz.$300-500

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1039Jacob Binder (American, 1887-1984)

Contemplation. Signed “Jacob Binder -R” u.l. Oil on canvas, 18 x 17 in., framed.

Note: For a similar example, see: https://www.skinnerinc.com/auctions/2422/lots/869$300-500

1040Silver and Silver Filigree Tower-form Spice Container, apparently unmarked, square spice compartment with hinged door, surmounted by an openwork filigree spire with double-knop finial, on a baluster-turned support on leaf-cast, shaped octagonal base, ht. 8 in.$750-1,500

1041Buxorf, Johannes, Synagoga Judaica, de Judaeorum Fide, Ritibus, Ceremoniis, Tam Publicis et Sacris, Quam Privatis, in Domestica Vivendi Ratione, Basilae: Emanuelis Konig, 1680, vellum, third edition, revised, (ex-library collection).$100-200

1042Hermann Struck (German, 1876-1944)

Homeless. Signed “Hermann Struck” in pencil l.l., numbered “VII” and identified “Heimatlos” l.r. Engraving on paper, image sight size 14 1/4 x 9 3/4 in., matted and framed.$200-300

1043Large Dutch Brass Hanukkah Lamp, late 19th/20th century, flared candleholders above cast branch-form supports, separate shamash, and Star of David finial, raised on a turned and baluster support on a domed circular foot, ht. 26 1/2 in.$800-1,200

1044Indian Brass Hanukah Lamp, 20th century, formed as a Star of David with “Zion” applied to the back plate, brass rings to hold iridescent mold-blown glass inserts, ht. 21 in. $200-300

1045Two Bezalel Printed Ink on Linen Pictures, Jerusalem, early 20th century, after Meir Gur Arieh, depicting A Prayer on the Road, and Almsgiving, each 17 x 11 in., framed.$200-300

1046Traveling Hanukkah Lamp, 20th century, adapted from a rectangular lidded metal tobacco box, fitted to contain eight wick holders, shamash, funnel, and jug, ht. 3 3/4, lg. 4 1/4, dp. 2 1/4 in.$100-200

1047Silvered Metal Marriage Belt, with seven plaques depicting scenes pertaining to the marriage ceremony and appropriate Hebrew text, joined by chains, lg. 38 3/4 in.$200-300

1048Brass Seven-light Candelabra, late 19th/20th century, seven flared candle holders above cast branch-form supports, raised on a baluster turned support and domed circular foot, ht. 16 3/4 in.$200-300

1049Pair of Bohemian Colorless Etched Glass Footed Goblets, paneled form with Star of David, grape leaf and cluster, and Hebrew blessing for wine, ht. 6 in.$100-200

1050Collection of Roman Glass, including bowls, vases, and vials, dia. to 5 1/4, ht. to 7 in.$600-800

1051Printed 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.$800-1,200

1052Monumental Black-painted Metal Hanukkah Lamp, row of foliate candleholders with crown finial about candle branches with scrollwork on a turned support and tiered crown supports flanked by lions, on shaped feet, ht. 30 1/2 in.$800-1,200

1053Russian-style Silver Torah Pointer (Yad), America, early 20th century, marks for Isaac Perlman, circular knop with suspension loop over a paneled tapered body with bright-cut decoration and central knop, terminating in a cuff and pointed hand, inscribed “donated by Joseph Sonnabend,” lg. 11 1/4 in.$100-200

1054Two Silver Rosewater Dispensers, late 19th/20th century, each apparently unmarked, the first Turkish, each of typical form with pierced flowerhead top, on an elongated tapered neck, over decorated bodies, circular foot, ht. 12, 9 1/2 in. $100-200

1055Group of Holy Land Olivewood Souvenirs, late 19th century, including a large paperweight, two turned spice containers carved with scenes of Jerusalem and a Megillah case (loss) containing a hand-lettered black ink on parchment scroll of Esther.$200-400

1056Fourteen Hans Teppich Brass Figures, Jerusalem, 20th century, depicting Biblical personages, Chassid figures, etc., ht. to 2 1/2 in.$100-200

1057Bezalel Nickel-plated Plaque, Jerusalem, pre-Statehood, depicting farmer and oxen working a field and inscribed in Hebrew “He that works his land shall have plenty of bread,” marked on the frame “Bezalel Yerushalem” and “Made in Palestine,” ht. 4 3/4, lg. 10, mounted to an ebonized wood panel, overall ht. 6 3/4, lg. 12 1/2 in.$300-500

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1058Hazorfim 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

1059Four Decorative Copper Articles, an oval Pidyon Haben dish with scene of the sacrifice of Isaac and related Hebrew text, a bowl, a candlestick, and a covered container, ht. to 9 1/2 in.$200-400

1060Bronze Figure of a Jewish Man, probably Austria, c. 1916, fashioned as an anti-Semitic caricature of a seated man, on a molded alabaster base, monogramed and dated “1916,” (patina worn), ht. 7 1/2 in.$800-1,200

1061Pair of Silvered Trays Depicting Moses and Aaron, each oval depicting the figure in the center surrounded by appropriate Hebrew text, lg. 15 in.$200-300

1062Steel and Bone-handled Shochet Knife, H. Pape Nachfl, Memel, East Prussia, late 19th/early 20th century, of typical form, lg. 16 1/4 in., in a fitted wooden case. $200-300

1063German Carved Oak Panel Depicting a Gleaning Scene, 18th/19th century, figures gleaning with tents to the background, (losses), ht. 11 1/2, wd. 13 1/4 in.$100-200

1064Large Jewish National Fund Blue and White Lithographed Tin Charity Box, Novelty Can Co., New York, mid-20th century, the front with map of Israel and inscribed in Hebrew “Keren Kayaemeth Le’Israel,” top with slot and keyed access, verso with handle and hanging hook, ht. 7, wd. 5 1/2, dp. 3 3/4 in.$100-200

1065Russian Silver Etrog Container, Moscow, c. 1899-1908, maker probably Itska Lozinsky, 84 zolotnik standard, rectangular with hinged, domed lid with clasp, handles to sides, on cut-out feet, with bright-cut foliate decoration throughout, lg. 5 in., (imperfections), approx. 11.2 troy oz.$300-400

1066Small Austrian Bronze Pillar Clock, late 19th/early 20th century, circular dial supported by a pair of columns surmounted by birds atop, the base with lions flanking decalogue, raised on a rectangular base with Hebrew inscription, (losses), ht. 5 1/2, lg. 4 3/4 in.$200-400

1067Four Judaic-themed Objects, contemporary Ilya Schor style Purim noisemaker, Moriah handmade sterling Kiddush cup, engraved cobalt glass marriage cup, and a Melanie Dankowicz white lace dreidel, approx. 6.2 troy oz. weighable silver.$200-400

1068Brass Synagogue Lamp, possibly India, horizontal flange above a circular well on a turned domed foot, with attached ladle, lg. 21 in.$300-500

1069Boris E. Greenberg (American, 20th Century)

Fervor. Signed “Boris E. Greenberg” and dated “1940.” Cast stone, ht. 13 3/4 in., mounted to an ebonized base.

Note: Label for the Third Annual Art Exhibition, American Physicians’ Art Association, Hotel Belmont Plaza, New York City, June 10–14, 1940. Dr. Greenberg was superintendant and resident physician of the Beth Israel Hospital, Boston.$300-500

1070Damascene Ewer and Spice Container, circular tiered spice with pennant flag and raised on a domed circular foot, ht. 14 1/2, and an ewer with menorah, Star of David, and crown devices, ht. 12 1/2 in.$200-400

1071Five Judaic Textiles, an embroidered and paste-embellished Torah Ark crown, burgundy velvet and gilt-metal thread Bima cloth, velvet and .800 silver Torah binder, silver-mail embellished panel, and a gilt-thread yarmulke.$300-500

1072Pewter Rimmed Dish, 18th/19th century, engraved in Hebrew for “Dairy,” dia. 8 in.$40-60

1073Budko, J., Ed. Jakob Fromer, Der Babylonische Talmud in Auswahl, Berlin: Brandus, 1924, hardcover folio with gilt-impressed black boards, (ex-library collection, imperfections).$60-80

1074Group of Hebrew and English Books and Periodicals, 17th to 20th century, including nine issues of Rimon: A Hebrew Illustrated Magazine of Art and Letters, 1922-23; Di Flavio Gioseffro Historico, Venice: Alessandro Vecchi, 1620; Altkirch, E. Spinoza im Portrat, Jena: 1913; four volumes of a Machzor, Vilna: 1825 for the Holidays; Sidney, Philip, Sir, The Psalmes Of David, Translated Into Divers And Sundry Kindes Of Verse, London: 1823; and two other volumes, (ex-library collection, imperfections).$200-400

1075Pair of Polish Silver-plated Candlesticks, Norblin & Co., Warsaw, c. 1872-93, each with flared bobeche over a fluted tapered stem on a baluster base with grape leaf and cluster, the domed circular base with branch-form feet, ht. 15 in.$200-300

1076Four Israeli-themed Sulfide Crystal Paperweights, France, Cristalleries d’Albret, designed by Gilbert Poillerat, depicting David Ben Gurion, Golda Meir, Moshe Dayan, and Menachem Begin and Anwar Sadat, each cased.$200-400

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1077Eight Volumes Relating to Synagogue Architecture, 1920s to 2000s, including: Sukenik, Eleazar, The Ancient Synagogue of Beth Alpha. An Account of the Excavations..., London: Oxford University Press (1932); Blake, Peter., ed., An American Synagogue for Today and Tomorrow: A Guide Book to Synagogue Design and Construction, New York: Union of Amer. Hebrew Cong. (1954); Fortifications and the Synagogue: The Fortress of Babylon and the Ben Ezra Synagogue, Cairo, London: Weidenfeld & Nicolson Ltd. (1994); Latvija: Sinagogas un Rabins [Latvia: Synagogues and Rabbis], 1918-1940, Shamir (2004); Hertz, Emanuel, ed., Abraham Lincoln: The Tribute of the Synagogue, New York: Bloch (1927); Wigoder, Geoffrey, The Story of the Synagogue: A Diaspora Museum Book, Harper & Row (1986); Wischnitzer, Rachel, The Architecture of the European Synagogue, Philadelphia: Jewish Publication Society (1964); Wischnitzer, Rachel, Synagogue Architecture in the United States, Philadelphia: Jewish Publication Society of America, (1955).$200-300

1078Music Manuscript Leaves, parchment with ink and color illumination of music and lyrics from the Book of Psalms, two leaves, double sided, each 18 x 13 1/2 in.$200-300

1079Durrieu, Paul, Les Antiquities Judaiques et le Peintre Jean Fouquet, Paris: 1908, folio of twenty-five heliogravures, (rebound, missing pp. 3-4).$300-400

1080Group of Judaica, three tower-form spice containers, Havdalah compendium, Kiddush cup and a pair of brass three-light candelabra with lions.$200-400

1081Large Repoussé Brass Charger, 20th century, with high relief central scene of Rebecca and Isaac, amid scrollwork and foliage, Egyptian figures and Tablets, dia. 38 in.$200-300

1082Louis Burnett (American, 1907-1999)

Two Orthodox Jews. Signed “Lou Burnett’ and dated “’61” l.l. Oil on canvas, 16 x 11 1/2 in., unframed. Condition: Minor crease.$300-500

1083Johnson, Henry Lewis, Gutenberg and the Book of Books with Biographical Notes, Reproductions of Specimen Pages and a Listing of Known Copies, New York: Rudge, 1932, hardcover folio, with five facsimile leaves, cased, limited to 750 copies, (ex-library collection).$200-300

1084Elias Grossman (American, 1898-1947)

Studies of Rabbis of Prominent Jewish Communities. Each signed in pencil. Etchings on paper, image sight size to 10 3/4 x 8 1/4 in., each matted and presented in three frames, together with a photo-mechanical Western Wall scene.$200-300

1085Near Eastern Tinned Copper Tray, early 20th century, rectangular form with foliate border surrounding Hebrew text with acrostic and priestly blessings, ht. 25 3/4, wd. 18 3/4 in.$80-120

1086German Silver-plated Hanukkah Lamp, arched back plate with grapevines and clusters, lion, and decalogue, over a rectangular base with lion-form oil holders, on pierced feet, shamash to side, ht. 9 3/4 in.$800-1,200

1087Amram Ebgi (Moroccan/Israeli, 20th Century)

Days of Peace. Signed in the image l.r. and inscribed in pencil. Copper plate etching, image sight size 38 x 26 in., matted and framed.$100-150

1088Damascene Hanukkah Lamp, arched pierced back plate with crown, Star of David, and lions flanking the menorah within columns above a gallery-form base with oil receptacles, ht. 11 in.$300-500

1089Bezalel Leather-covered Photograph Album, Jerusalem, 1940s, with inset silvered copper relief of a farmer and oxen plowing, (wear), lg. 15 1/2 in.$100-150

1090Large Group of Israeli Silver Filigree Jewelry, Amulets, and Accessories, many with eilat stone highlights, bracelet with agate, amulets, miniature mezuzot, etc.$100-150

1091Twelve Israeli Silver and Hardstone Brooches and a Pair of Earrings, with eilat stone or hardstone highlights, makers including Bezalel and Benyaminoff.$100-150

1092Five Tower-form Spice Containers, 19th and 20th century, three silver, one silver-plated, and one carved olivewood (damage), ht. to 9 1/2 in., approx. 6.5 troy oz. weighable silver.$200-400

1093Adolf (Adi) Adler (German/Israeli, 1917-1996)

Lulav and Etrog. Signed in Hebrew l.r., identified “Adler” and dated “1968” on the reverse. Oil on canvas, image sight size 13 1/8 x 9 1/8 in., framed.$400-600

1094Luristan Bronze Figure of a Stag and Rider, northwestern Persia, ht. 3 1/2 in.$200-400

1095Austro-Hungarian Silver and Silver Filigree Tower-form Spice Container, marks for Lwow, mid-19th century, square spice compartment on a wirework support, similar base with four domed feet, surmounted by a spire, (lacking pennant flag, date mark obscured), ht. 9 in.$300-500

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1096David Gilboa (Israeli, 1910-1976)

Portrait of a Man. Signed in pencil l.r. and inscribed l.l. Watercolor on paper, approx. 19 x 13 in., framed.$80-120

1097Holy Land. Carte de la Terre Promise, Liebaux, [1720], with later hand-coloring, image sight size 19 x 9 3/4 in., matted and framed.$200-300

1098Adolf (Adi) Adler (German/Israeli, 1917-1996)

Portrait of Rabbi Levy. Signed in Hebrew l.r. Oil on canvas, 27 1/2 x 20 in., framed.$200-300

1099Enamel Plaque Depicting Moses, 20th century, oval, Moses and tablets in polychrome enamel, faux-turquoise-embellished surround, easel back, ht. 5 in.$80-120

1100Simon Natan Karczmar (Polish, 1903-1982)

Two Holiday Scenes. Both signed “S. Karczmar” l.r. Mixed media on paper, image sight sizes 8 x 11 3/4 and 7 x 6 in., matted and framed. Condition: Foxing to mats. $200-400

1101Two Embroidered Velvet Tefillin Bags and Talit Bag, burgundy velvet with gold wool and gilt thread embellishments, bag Israeli brown velvet with embroidery.$200-300

1102Lajos Kolozsvary (Hungarian, 1871-1937)

Two Works: Chess Match and Talmudic Discussion. Signed l.r. and l.r., respectively. Oil on canvas, 22 x 27 in. Condition: Discussion with significant paint loss.$1,000-1,500

1103Midrash Tanhuma: ha-nikra Yelamdenu ve-hu midrash al hamishah humshe Torah, Shklov: Mordekhai Horovits, 1811/12, brown full leather, (ex-library collection, imperfections).$200-250

1104Saul Raskin (Russian/American, 1878-1966)

Prophet Malachi. Signed “Saul Raskin” in pencil l.l., identified in Hebrew and English l.r. Etching on paper, image sight size 9 1/4 x 11 1/2 in., matted and framed.$100-200

1105Damascene Charger, late 19th/early 20th century, depicting scenes of Moses as an infant in the bulrushes, Moses, Aaron, etc., with Arabic text to rim, dia. 12 3/4 in.$300-500

1106The Good Fence Poster, Walt Disney Productions, Shohar, Israel, late 1970s, 26 1/2 x 18 3/4 in.$40-60

1107Schultens, Albertus, Ed., Liber Jobi cum Nova Versione Ad Hebraeum fontem et Commentario perpetuo..., second edition, Ligduni Batavorum: Johannem Luzac, 1737, vellum binding (ex-library collection, spine shaken, imperfections).$200-300

1108Sophronius Eusebius Hieronymus, Opera Vol. 8 (Psalms), Basel: Froben, 1525, psalms in three languages: Hebrew, Greek, and Latin, (ex-library collection, rebound, imperfections).$300-500

1109Jacob Binder (American, 1887-1984)

Contemplation. Signed “Jacob Binder” u.l. Oil on canvas, 19 x 18 in., framed.

Note: For a similar example, see: https://www.skinnerinc.com/auctions/2422/lots/869$300-500

1110Esther Scroll (Megillah), late 19th/20th century, hand-lettered in black ink on goatskin, three membranes, ht. 10 1/2, on turned fruitwood rollers, with additional blessings, overall ht. 19 in.$200-300

1111Alfred Tibor (Hungarian/American, b. 1920)

Holocaust. Signed “A. Tibor,” numbered “8/10.” Bronze with brown patina, ht. 19 in., with stone base, mounted to an oak plinth, overall ht. 42 in.$600-800

1112German Decorated Pewter Plate, 18th/19th century, with later decoration depicting Moses and Aaron amidst flora, fauna, and Hebrew text, dia. 15 in.$300-500

1113Brass and Glass Yahrzeit Lamp, probably Middle East/North Africa, iridescent circular mold-blown insert held within a leaf-cast and scrollwork frame, suspended by decorative brass rods, the rim inscribed in Hebrew, overall ht. 35 1/2 in.$300-500

1114Molnár Sándor (Hungarian, b. 1936)

Portrait of a Jewish Man. Signed “Molnar Sandor” l.r. Oil on canvas, 16 x 12 in., framed.$100-150

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1115Ten Passover Haggadot, 1930s to 2000s, including: Shahn, Ben, Haggadah for Passover - Copied and Illustrated by Ben Shahn. With Translation, Introduction and Historical Notes by Cecil Roth, Boston: Little Brown (1965); Gutterman, Bella, and Morgenstern, Naomi, The Gurs Haggadah: Passover in Perdition, Devora Publishing (2003); Moss, David, The Moss Haggadah: A complete reproduction of the Haggadah written and illuminated by David Moss for Richard and Beatrice Levy, with the commentary of the artist (Hebrew and English Edition), Bet Alpha Editions 2000, 3rd edition; Hagadah Shel Pesah: Mi-Bet Defuso Shel Gershom Kohen, Prague, 5287, facsimile, New York: Defus Ha-Ahim Shulzinger (1964); Roth, Cecil, The Haggadah A New Edition with English Translation, Introduction and Notes, The Soncino Press (1934); Regelson, Abraham, The Haggada of Passover with a new translation..., Shilo Publishing, (1941); Raskin, Saul, Haggadah for Passover, New York: Academy Photo Offset (1941); Rotenberg, Beno, Hagada shel Pesah, Tel Aviv: Hotsaat A. Levin-Epstein (1960); Loewy, Dr. Joseph (transl.); Guens, Joseph (transl.), Pessach Haggadah: Service for the First Nights of Passover, Tel-Aviv: Sinai Publishing (1955).$400-600

1116Guttman, Henri, Hebraica: Documents d’Art Juif, Paris: A. Calvas, [?1930], first edition, 4to, brown buckram binding, (ex-library collection, spine damaged).

Note: This volume illustrates articles from the Salomon collection, many of which were auctioned by Skinner in 2009.$250-350

1117Small Russian Silver and Niello Cased Megillah, cylindrical form with checkered motif and inscribed in Hebrew “Megillah Esther,” containing a hand-lettered black ink on parchment scroll, ht. 1 3/8, overall 2 1/2 in.$300-600

1118Seder le-Yom Kippur ke-Minhag Sefardim, Amsterdam, 1771, 8vo, ex-library collection, (imperfections).$100-200

1119Twenty-five Volumes Relating to Jewish Art, Artists, and Themes, 20th century, featuring Birnbaum, Lilien, Liebermann, Raban, and Walkowitz, including: Lilien, E.M., Eine künstlerische..., Berlin-Wein: 1922; Birnbaum, Uriel, Moses, Ein biblischer..., Vienna and Berlin: 1924; Reiss, Lionel S., My Models Were Jews, New York: 1938, signed, unnumbered copy; Raban, Ze’ev, ill., The Story of Ruth, New York: 1930; Walkowitz, Abraham, Ghetto Motifs, New York: 1946, signed, and Faces from the Ghetto, New York: 1946; Liebermann, Max und Hans Wolff (Hrsg.), Zeichnungen von Max Liebermann, Dresden: 1922; (all ex-library collection, imperfections).$200-300

1120Russian .875 Silver Kiddush Cup, Moscow, 1849, Andrey Antonovich Kovalsky, assayer, elongated form engraved throughout with rococo-style decoration, with flared rim above a tapered and turned stem, on a domed foot, ht. 7 1/2 in., approx. 4.3 troy oz.$200-300

1121Jacob Binder (American, 1887-1984)

The Scholar. Signed “Jacob Binder RE” l.r. Oil on canvas, 21 1/4 x 19 in., framed.

Note: For a similar example see: https://www.skinnerinc.com/auctions/2129/lots/437$300-500

1122Salvador Dali “12 Tribes of Israel” Pure .999 Silver Medallions Set, 1973, Medallic Art Co., New York, commemorating Israel’s 25th anniversary, in a fitted case, approx. 31.9 troy oz.$400-600

1123Ilya Schor (American, 1904-1961)

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.$400-600

1124Large Bezalel Olivewood Cased Megillah, Jerusalem, 1920s, hexagonal olivewood case with marquetry banding and polychrome Tower of David, containing a hand-lettered black ink on parchment scroll, stamped “Made in Palestine,” overall ht. 18, scroll ht. 5 1/8 in.$1,200-1,800

1125Russian-style Silver Torah Pointer (Yad), apparently unmarked, pear-shaped knop with suspension loop over a tapered shaft with knop, terminating in a cuff and pointed hand, lg. 12 1/2 in.$200-300

1126Bezalel Copper Plaque, Jerusalem, depicting a Yemenite man, ht. 4 1/4, wd. 2 1/2, in a wooden frame, overall ht. 8, wd. 5 1/2 in.$200-300

1127Silver Nir Tamid Lamp, with Dutch import marks, domed lid with suspension loop and chains, the baluster body with chased neoclassical rondels and swags, with leaf and berry finial, approx. 4.5 troy oz., ht. 14 1/4 in.$200-300

1128After Michelangelo (Italian, 1475-1564)

Bronze Figure of The Seated Moses, late 19th century, signed “F. Barbedienne Fondeur” with “A Collas/Reduction Mechanique” seal, ht. 15 in.$400-600

1129Small Silver Filigree Cased Megillah, late 19th/early 20th century, apparently unmarked, cylindrical body containing a hand-lettered black ink on parchment scroll, surmounted by an openwork crown scroll, tapered roller, scroll ht. 1 3/8, overall ht. 5 1/2 in.$800-1,500

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1130Ten Engravings with Biblical Themes, 16th to 19th century, including Jan Collaert after Lambert Lombard, Moses Smiting Water out of the Rock; Andrea Sacchi, Death of Abel; Franciscus Parmensis, Moses with Tablets; Pietro da Cortona, Abraham, Sarah and Hagar; and others.$400-600

1131Lithographed Yahrzeit Plaque, Germany, c. 1900, colored lithograph on paperboard, with architectural motifs, printed Hebrew text relevant to mourning and scenes of Rachel’s Tomb and Simeon bar Yochai’s tomb, 16 1/2 x 12 1/2 in., in a period oak frame, (imperfections, repairs).$120-180

1132G. Knoblauch and F. Hollin (German, 19th Century)

Synagogue in Berlin, the Oranienburger Synagogue. Captioned “Chornische mit dem Allerheiligsten.” Color lithograph on paper, image sight size 17 1/2 x 11 1/2 in., matted and framed.

Note: In 1866, Berlin’s Neue Synagogue on the Oranienburger Strasse was the largest and most ornate synagogue in the world, and its inauguration was attended by thousands of royals, dignitaries, and political and military figures.$100-200

1133Elias Mandel Grossman (American, 1898-1947)

Albert Einstein. Signed “Elias Grossman” in the plate l.r., and with Einstein’s ink signature “Albert Einstein, 1930” beneath the portrait. Etching on paper, 11 x 9 in., matted and framed.$200-300

1134Modern Silver-plated Passover Equipage, 20th century, apparently unmarked, hexagonal form with appropriate decoration and Hebrew text, hinged door enclosing three shelves for matzoh, ht. 7, wd. 15 1/2, dp. 15 1/2 in.$300-500

1135William Auerbach-Levy (American, 1889-1964) and Charles Schlein (American, 1900-1988)

Peddler and Jewish Man. Peddler signed “William Auerbach-Levy” in pencil l.r., identified “1st state” in Hebrew and dated “1916” in the plate, etching on paper, image sight size 12 1/2 x 7 in., Man signed “C. Schlein” l.r., etching on paper, image sight size 8 1/2 x 6 1/4 in., matted and framed.$100-200

1136Group of Decoratively Bound Small Books and Albums, Jerusalem, late 19th/early 20th century, including two Bezalel olivewood-bound Siddur, Bezalel leather- and copper-bound Tanach, two other Siddurs, three olivewood-bound and a cloth-bound “Flowers of the Holy Land” albums.$300-500

1137Steiner-Prag, Hugo, Der Golem Prager Phantasien. Lithographien zu Gustav Meyrinks Roman, portfolio of twenty-five lithographs with text, 29/300 (special issue), Leipzig: Kurt Wolff, 1916.$800-1,200

1138William Gropper (American, 1897-1977)

Uprooted. Signed in pencil l.r. and in the image, titled l.l. Lithograph on paper, image sight size 11 x 16 1/4 in., matted and framed, (slight discoloration, acid burn).$100-200

1139American Presentation Silver-plated Center Bowl, Reed & Barton, early 20th century, inscribed “To Mrs. J. Gelfand President 1927-1928 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.$50-75

1140Boxed Set of Vintage Chuppah Poles, in a brown faux leather carry case.

Note: Possibly used by the American Jewish Joint Distribution Committee.$20-40

1141Group of Israeli Silver Filigree Jewelry, including a fringe necklace, bracelet, seven brooches/pins, and a pair of earclips, each with coral highlights.$80-120

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