Meir Gur Aryeh Paintings & Artwork for Sale | Meir Gur Aryeh Art Value Price Guide

Aug. 28, 2024
Meir Gur Aryeh (1891-1951), Bezalel artist, Lot of 2 engravings
Est: $100 - $120
Meir Gur Aryeh (1891-1951), Bezalel artist, Lot of 2 engravings, including: 1. The Western Wall, 24x18 cm, 2. Nablus Gate, 16x22 cm. Signed in pencil in the lower part. Given in passepartout frames. Brown papers, a few stains, in the engraving of the wall there is a hole in the center in the lower part.
The Bidder
Aug. 27, 2023
MEIR GUR ARYEH (1891-1951), PORTRAIT OF A JEW
Est: $60 - $80
Meir Gur Aryeh (1891-1951), portrait of a Jew, woodcut, signed by the artist on the lower right side, framed under glass in a wooden frame, dimensions: 36x28 cm (the cut itself in the center is 16x22 cm in size). Slight defects to the edgs of the framework.
The Bidder
Jul. 19, 2022
Ze'ev Raban (1890-1970) and Meir Gur Aryeh (1891-1951) – Collection of Stationery and Visiting Cards
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Collection of visiting cards, stationery from various periods and other paper items from the Industrial Art Studio of Ze'ev Raban and Meir Gur Aryeh. [Jerusalem, ca. 1920s-1950s]. Included: • Approx. 50 blank stationery papers from various periods; some from the joint studio of Gur-Aryeh and Raban and some from the period when the studio was owned exclusively by Raban. Some bear a logo designed by Raban, in a style reminiscent of the old Bezalel; some are more recent, designed in a modernist style. • Trilingual advertisement for the Industrial Art Studio, listing the variety of services the studio is able to provide, in the fields of drawings, sculpture, graphic works, repoussé work, engraving and etching, and architecture. • Approx. 40 copies of Ze'ev Raban's visiting card. • Stationery papers for the personal use of Ze'ev Raban, with his name and address only. Size and condition vary. Enclosed: Advertisement for the exhibition: Raban Remembered, Jerusalem's Forgotten Master, held at the Yeshiva University Museum, 1982-1983. Provenance: Estate of Shlomo Kedmi.
Kedem Public Auction House Ltd
Jul. 19, 2022
Ze'ev Raban (1890-1970) or Meir Gur Aryeh (1891-1951) – Two Sketches of Maps of the Galilee Region
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Ze'ev Raban (1890-1970) or Meir Gur Aryeh (1891-1951), two sketches of maps of the Galilee region. Ink on paper. 1. Sketch for a dedicatory plaque with a map of the Galilee: "Eretz Israel, Upper Galilee. Presented to the redeemer of the Hula Valley, Yehoshua Hankin, by his colleagues, on his 70th jubilee" (Hebrew). Signed in Hebrew: "Gur Arieh and Raban, Jerusalem". [1934]. 44.5X21.5 cm. Good condition. Stains and minor blemishes. Fold lines. 2. Sketch of a map of the Galilee region, created for "HaYarden ltd." 11.5X7.5 cm. Good condition. Minor stains to margins. Provenance: Estate of Shlomo Kedmi.
Kedem Public Auction House Ltd
Jul. 19, 2022
Meir Gur Aryeh (1891-1951) – The Nargilah Smoker – Sketch for the Nitzan Group
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Meir Gur Aryeh (1891-1951), The Nargilah Smoker, sketch for the "Nitzan group", by "Keter", affiliated with Bezalel. Ink and watercolor on paper. Signed with monogram and signature. Sketch for a medallion depicting a figure in Oriental dress, sitting on a stool and smoking a nargilah. Another sketch by Gur-Aryeh, in a similar color scheme, also signed with monogram and signature, and also produced for the "Nitzan group", is photographed in "Schatz's Bezalel 1906-1929", p. 17. Sketch: approx. 5X5 cm. Leaf: 13.5X9 cm. Good condition. Minor stains. Provenance: Estate of Shlomo Kedmi.
Kedem Public Auction House Ltd
Jul. 19, 2022
Meir Gur Aryeh (1891-1951) – Portrait of Theodor Herzl – Woodcut
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Meir Gur Aryeh (1891-1951), portrait of Theodor Herzl, woodcut. Signed in the plate and in pencil. A copy of this woodcut is held by the Petach Tikva Museum of Art and was part of the museum's exhibition entitled "Shadowscapes" in 2016-2017. Approx. 19X14.5 cm. Good condition. Minor creases and stains. Provenance: Estate of Shlomo Kedmi.
Kedem Public Auction House Ltd
Jul. 19, 2022
Meir Gur Aryeh (1891-1951) – Eleven Prints
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Meir Gur Aryeh (1891-1951), 11 prints (most of them etchings), signed in pencil. Included: • Portraits of Ben-Yehuda, Tchernichovsky and Bialik. • Portrait of a Yemenite boy (inscribed by Gur-Aryeh; inscription dated "Pesach 1945"). • Pioneers dancing Hora. • Jews praying at the Western Wall. • Roses (two copies of the etching, colored). • And more. All prints are signed in pencil by Gur Aryeh. Size and condition vary. Provenance: Estate of Shlomo Kedmi.
Kedem Public Auction House Ltd
Jul. 19, 2022
Meir Gur Aryeh (1891-1951) – Bakelite Silhouette and Silhouette Prints
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Meir Gur Aryeh (1891-1951), Bakelite silhouette and silhouette prints. Lot includes: • a Bakelite silhouette depicting camels and a palm tree • Four silhouette prints, one printed on postcard. Signed in the plate. Bakelite silhouette: 11X11.5 cm. Good condition. Minor stains. Prints: size varies. Good condition. Minor stains and blemishes. Provenance: Estate of Shlomo Kedmi.
Kedem Public Auction House Ltd
Jul. 19, 2022
Collection of Books with Silhouettes by Meir Gur Aryeh – "HeHalutzim" (Two Editions) / Dudaim – One Book Inscribed by Gur Aryeh
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Three books with silhouettes by Meir Gur Aryeh (1891-1951): 1. "HaHalutzim" ("The Pioneers"). Jerusalem: Bney Bezalel, 1925. First edition. Hebrew. Autograph inscription by the manager of "Bney Bezalel" publishing house, Yitzchak Narkis and his wife Frida, to Jacob Eisenberg (1893-1966). [4], 20, [2] ff., 23.5 cm. Good condition. Foxing (some dark stains). Wear, stains and minor abrasions to binding. 2. "HaHalutzim" ("The Pioneers"). Jerusalem: Bney Bezalel, 1925. Second edition. Hebrew. [4], 20, [2] ff., 23.5 cm. Good condition. Minor stains. Inked stamp to inside front board. Binding partly detached. Wear, stains and abrasions to boards; minor tears to spine. 3. "Dudaim". Text by Miriam Wilensky-Stekelis. Tel Aviv: Pnina, 5707 [1946]. Autograph inscription by Gur Aryeh, dated Jerusalem, 28.11.46. [1] 20 ff. (silhouettes) + 20 printed tissue guards, approx. 30X20 cm. Good condition. Stains (mostly to cover). Bookplate to inside front cover. Cover partly detached; tears and open tears to edges and spine. Provenance: Estate of Shlomo Kedmi.
Kedem Public Auction House Ltd
Feb. 24, 2022
MEIR GUR ARYEH (1891-1951), BEZALEL ARTIST, JERUSALEMITE JEWISH YEMENITE ADOLESCENT BOY (TALMID CHACHAM)
Est: $500 - $700
Meir Gur Aryeh (1891-1951), Bezalel artist, Jerusalemite Jewish Yemenite adolescent boy, woodcut on paper, signed by pencil on its lower part, framed with an interior copper frame under glass in a wood frame, apparently an original Bezalel artwork integrated with decorations of hammered copper medallions: one on each corner and a bone decoration: on the upper frame: with a pattern of a Torah Book and the lower frame: with an engraved inscription in Hebrew 'Talmid Chacham". Measurements of woodcut: 23.5X17 cm, measurements of frame: 37X31 cm. Light wear.
The Bidder
May. 24, 2021
Meir Gur Aryeh - two signed engravings and a dedication
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Two signed engravings made by Meir Gur Aryeh, in one Gur Aryeh also added a dedication. * A portrait of Beethoven engraving with an excerpt from his work - Symphony 5 - dedicated, signed, and dated in the handwriting of Gur Aryeh in Hebrew: "To Sonya nurse as a symbol of thanks from line S. 1 Gur Aryeh, Elul 1948" Passepartout: 33x25 cm. Very good condition. * Engraving of camel - Signed in English. 11.5x11 cm. Passepartout: 33x25 cm. Very good condition.
Dynasty
Dec. 22, 2020
Meir Gur Aryeh (1891-1951) – Jerusalem – Sketch / Woodcut
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Sketch and woodcut by Meir Gur Aryeh (1891-1951). 1. Jerusalem. Pencil on paper. Signed. Approx. 16X11 cm. Good condition. Stains. Minor creases. In a 36.5X31 cm frame. Good condition. Unexamined out of frame. 2. Jerusalem. Woodcut. Signed. 16.5X25.5 cm. Good condition. Many stains. In a 33.5X42.5 cm frame. Good condition. Unexamined out of frame. Provenance: The Rimon Family Collection.
Kedem Public Auction House Ltd
Apr. 15, 2019
Meir Gur Aryeh Bezalel - Chaim Arlozorov, Relief.
Est: $80 - $150
Meir Gur Arie Bezalel - Chaim Arlozorov, Relief. 6x4cm.
Pasarel
Dec. 17, 2018
Meir Gur Aryeh Bezalel - Chaim Arlozorov, Relief.
Est: $100 - $200
Meir Gur Arie Bezalel - Chaim Arlozorov, Relief. 6x4cm.
Pasarel
Sep. 04, 2018
A silhouette of the painter Gur Aryeh, signed by him.
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Silhouette: A Jewish child gives a handout to the poor, with the artist's signature. Size : 9X14 cm. Condition ; Very Good, few stains of time. Meir Gur Aryeh (1892-1951) was a Russian-born Israeli artist and painter, born Meir Gorodetsky in 1891 in the city of Bobruysk in White Russia, in the Russian Empire (now in the Mohilev district of Belarus) where he studied art between 1907 and 1909. In 1913 he immigrated to Eretz Israel with his family, and in Israel he continued to study art at Bezalel. In 1913 he was involved in the establishment of a workshop called "Menorah" together with Ze'ev Raban and Shmuel Persov, where they created artifacts and reliefs on subjects drawn from Bezalel Art. Between 1918-1921 he served as a teacher at Bezalel. In 1923, Raban began a new workshop called Industrial Workplace, where he worked in graphic design and other objects.
Tzolman's Auction
Jul. 16, 2018
Dodaim - Collection of Silhouettes, by Meir Gur Aryeh (Bezalel artist), rhymes: Meir Farber, Pnina Publishers, 1952
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Dodaim - Collection of Silhouettes, by Meir Gur Aryeh (Bezalel artist), rhymes: Meir Farber, Pnina Publishers, 1952. 19 pages, silhouettes and cover page, hard cover, 17.5x24 cm. : Dandruff, dirt and wear, inside: light pencil scribbles, wrinkles, yellowing to pages, detachment of inside from cover.
The Bidder
Apr. 09, 2018
Meir Gur Aryeh (1891-1951), original sketch of the check of King Solomon Bank Ltd.
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Meir Gur Aryeh (1891-1951), original sketch of the check of King Solomon Bank Ltd.., British Mandate period, pencil and marker colors, attached in acid-free pasperto, signed, dimensions: 7.5X22 cm.
The Bidder
Feb. 21, 2018
"Dudaim" by Meir Gur Aryeh [1947]
Est: $100 - $150
A compilation of silhouettes by Meir Gur Aryeh [1891-1951], published by Penina Tel Aviv [1947], first edition. A children's book with silhouette illustrations. Above each illustration is the corresponding title on silk paper. Contains short excerpts of poetry. Included is a "Tefilat Haderech" card from a series of silhouettes by Meir Gur Aryeh, published by "Bnei Bezalel" Jerusalem. [21] leaves. 20x30 cm. In good condition.
Winner's Auctions LTD
Dec. 27, 2017
Genesis, Gur Arieh Meir, 28 silhouettes, published by "Bnei Bezelel", 1934.
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Genesis, Gur Arieh Meir, 28 silhouettes, published by "Bnei Bezelel", 1934. Good condition. Meir Gur Aryeh, Israeli, born in the Russian Empire, 1891-1951. Meir Gur Aryeh was born Meir Gorodetsky (Horodetzky) in Bobruisk, Russia (now Belarus) to a Hasidic family. After studying art in Russia, he was invited to continue his studies at the Bezalel Academy in Jerusalem. After immigrating to Israel, his family changed its name to "Gur Aryeh". After completing his studies, he was appointed head of the department of drawing, ivory and amulets at the school. He was a member of the Menorah group and one of the founders of the Hebrew Artists Association in 1920, and served for a period of time as secretary. In 1923, he founded with Ze'ev Raban the "House of Work for Industrial Art". Among the well-known works created in this framework were the decorations for the YMCA building in Jerusalem. Gur Aryeh's works are characterized by a clean sketch line and on topics such as descriptions of Jewish and Israeli characters. Among the well-known works of Gur Aryeh is this series of silhouettes from the 1920's that depict Jewish pioneers. Studies: 1909-1907 Art, the Russian Empire Bezalel Academy of Arts and Crafts, Jerusalem Etching, with Hermann Struck teaching: 1929-1911 Bezalel, Beit Midrash for Arts and Crafts, Jerusalem בראשית, 28 צלליות של מאיר גור אריה, הוצאת בני בצלאל, 1934. מצב טוב. מאיר גור אריה, ישראלי, יליד האמפריה הרוסית, 1951-1891. מאיר גור אריה נולד בשם מאיר גורודצקי (הורודצקי) בבוברויסק, רוסיה (כיום בלארוס) למשפחה חסידית. לאחר שלמד אמנות ברוסיה הוזמן להמשיך את לימודיו בבצלאל בירושלים. לאחר עלייתו לארץ ישראל שינתה משפחתו את שמה ל"גור אריה". לאחר סיום לימודיו התמנה לראש המחלקה לרישום, שנהב וקמיעות בבית הספר. היה חבר בקבוצת "מנורה" וממקימי "אגודת אמנים עברית" בשנת 1920, ואף שימש לפרק זמן כמזכירה. בשנת 1923 הקים עם זאב רבן את "בית עבודה לאמנות אינדוסטריאלית". בין העבודות הידועות שיצרו במסגרת זו היו העיטורים עבור בניין ימק"א בירושלים. יצירותיו של גור אריה מתאפיינות בקו רישומי נקי ובנושאים כגון תיאורי דמויות יהודיות וארץ ישראליות. בין יצירותיו הידועות של גור אריה היא סדרת צלליות, משנות ה-20 של המאה ה-20, המתארות חלוצים עבריים. לימודים: 1909-1907 אמנות, האמפריה הרוסית 1911-1909 בצלאל, בית מדרש לאמנות ולמלאכות-אמנות, ירושלים תחריט, אצל הרמן שטרוק הוראה : 1929-1911 בצלאל, בית מדרש לאמנות ולמלאכות-אמנות, ירושלים
CollecTodo Worldwide Collector's House
Sep. 27, 2017
Meir Gur Aryeh (Horodetsky, 1891-1951)
Est: $70 - $100
Meir Gur Aryeh (Horodetsky, 1891-1951), A figure, pencil on paper, 27.5X18.5 cm, signed, very light foxing.
Ishtar Auctions Ltd
May. 03, 2017
The Western Wall - Meir Gur Aryeh [1891-1951]. Signed Engraving
Est: $200 - $300
An engraving from the Bezalel artist Meir Gur Aryeh, depicting people praying at the Western Wall, with the Western Wall in the background. Gur Aryeh's handwritten signature appears in the margins. His printed stamp is on the rear side.Size: 19x14 cm. In a Passepartout frame.Aging stains. Moderate condition.
Winner's Auctions LTD
Feb. 06, 2017
Silhouette of a shepherd designed by Meir Gur Aryeh
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צללית של רועה צאן בעיצוב מאיר גור אריה, כתמי מים לקרטון מהצד האחורי, ממוסגר, מידות: 25X29 ס"מ. A silhouette of a shepherd designed by Meir Gur Aryeh, water stains on cardboard from the back, framed, Dimensions: 25X29 cm.
The Bidder
Jan. 31, 2017
Meir Gur Aryeh. Image of the Rambam. Jerusalem, 1935.
Est: $80 - $120
36x50 cm. Work of Meir Gur Aryeh [Bezalel] signed in the plate - made according to a copperplate engraving from the 17th century that appeared in Blaisio Ugolino's book. Published by the Levin-Epstein brothers, at "Graphica" press, Jerusalem. Mounted on stiff backing, aging stains, peeling, faded at the left side of the upper section. Moderate-fine condition.
Winner's Auctions LTD
Jan. 11, 2017
Meir Gur Aryeh (1891-1951), silhouette
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מאיר גור אריה (1891-1951), דמות מאיר גור אריה (1891-1951), דמות, צללית, חתומה בכתב יד בעיפרון, מידות: 19X14.5 ס"מ. אמנות ישראלית English Translation Meir Gur Aryeh (1891-1951), silhouette Meir Gur Aryeh (1891-1951), silhouette, a signed handwritten in pencil, Dimensions: 19X14.5 cm.
The Bidder
Nov. 08, 2016
Meir Gur Aryeh (1891-1951), praying at the Western Wall
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Meir Gur Aryeh (1891-1951), praying at the Western Wall, woodcut, signed in pencil, foxing, Dimensions: 19.5X13.5 cm. HEBREW מאיר גור אריה (1891-1951), מתפללים בכותל מאיר גור אריה (1891-1951), מתפללים בכותל, חיתוך עץ, חתום בעיפרון, כתמי חלודה, מידות: 19.5X13.5 ס"מ.
The Bidder
Sep. 21, 2016
Meir Gur Aryeh Portraits
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Portraits, by Meir Gur Aryeh (1891-1951). [Eretz Israel, first half of 20th century]. 1. Woodcut signed in pencil. Approx. 14X20 cm. Good-fair condition. Wear. Stains. 2. Eight stencil prints in color, unsigned, with images of various figures after paintings by Meir Gur Aryeh. Framed in pass?-partout. Size varies, 8.3X12.8 9.8X13.8 cm. (In pass?-partout 19.2X28.3 cm).
Kedem Public Auction House Ltd
Sep. 07, 2016
Dudaim, A Collection of Silhouettes by Meir Gur Aryeh. Tel Aviv 1947
Est: $150 - $180
[2] 20, [1] pages, [20] picture plates, 29.5x19.5 cm. A children's book published by "Penina". 20 silhouettes by Meir Gur-Aryeh, accompanied by rhymes by Miriam Vilensky (Yalan) Shteklis. Slight stains on the cover. Very fine condition.
Winner's Auctions LTD
Jan. 18, 2016
Meir Gur Aryeh (1891-1951), an original silhouette. Color on canvas, “tefillat haderech,” 1925 approximately.
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A unique and historical item, original work by Meir Gur Aryeh. The famous silhouetted figure of the Old Yemenite riding on a donkey during his journeys, while praying the Tefillat HaDerech from an open book as he passes an ornamental tree. It was first publicized in June 1922, on the cover of the 8th volume of the Jerusalem journal “HaHayim.” Ever since, it has been a popular image in Israeli culture, and has been put on stamps and printed on wood, ceramic, and more. Gur Aryeh was born Meir Gorodsky at the end of 1891 in Bobrusk (White Russia). He studied there art from 1907-1909. In 1913 he moved to Israel with his family, and he continued his studied there at Betzalel. Between 1918-1921 he was a teacher at Betzalel. This is the original silhouette, done in black and white on canvas. It is in a new frame, it underwent professional restoration. Size: 62x62cm.
Moreshet Auctions
Jul. 29, 2015
“Had from Hevraya” printing on cloth by Meir Gur Aryeh
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Silhouette, 21x23cm. Wooden frame. Good condition.
Moreshet Auctions
Jul. 29, 2015
Rooster Salesman printed on cloth by Meir Gur Aryeh
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Colorful printing, given within a frame. 16x33cm
Moreshet Auctions
Jul. 29, 2015
Migdal David (David’s Citadel) printed on cloth by Meir Gur Aryeh
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Colorful printing of Migdal David, 17x28.5cm. Wooden Frame. Good condition.
Moreshet Auctions
Feb. 04, 2015
"Woodchoppers" Cutout, in Meir Gur-Aryeh Style
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"Woodchoppers", a cutout in the style of silhouettes made by Meir Gur-Aryeh.Bakelite (?), sawn.A scene depicting a woodchopper and a couple sawing a wood panel. On the left - a water faucet.8X15.5 cm. Good condition. Attached with nails to cardboard. Spots on cardboard.
Kedem Public Auction House Ltd
Feb. 04, 2015
Meir Gur-Aryeh / Shmuel Ben-David - Four Prints
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Four stencil prints on paper.1-2. Two prints by Meir Gur-Aryeh: • Praying in front of the Western Wall. • Portrait of Haim Arlozorov.3-4. Two prints by Shmuel Ben-David: • Orange Picker. • Boy.9X14 cm to 11X16 cm. Condition varies. Creases, minor tear on the corner of one print.
Kedem Public Auction House Ltd
Feb. 04, 2015
Meir Gur-Aryeh - Iris
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Meir Gur-Aryeh, Iris, Eretz Israel, [ca.1930s]. Signed.Watercolor on paper.Painting of the upper part of a purple Iris.20X14 cm. Good condition, creases and minor spotting. Framed in a silver frame (marked).
Kedem Public Auction House Ltd
Feb. 04, 2015
"Beit Carmel Mizrahi" - Sketch for a Sign - Raban / Gur-Aryeh
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Sketch for a sign for "Beit Carmel Mizrahi" in Jerusalem. Created by "Workshop for Industrial Art", joint workshop of Ze'ev Raban and Meir Gur-Aryeh.Pencil on paper. Ink stamp of "Beit Avoda LeOmanut Industrialit, M.Aryeh et Z. Raban,Yerushalayim".Pencil sketch for a large sign inscribed "Beit Carmel Mizrahi" in Hebrew, Arabic and English (inscription in Arabic on a separate piece of paper, pasted to the sketch). Handwritten Hebrew instructions for printing appear on the borders: "widen", "reduce", "11 meters long", and more.Paper 87.5X6 cm, pasted to brown paper (9X91 cm). Framed 99X17 cm, no glass. Good-fair condition. Spotting and creases. Tears to paper to which the sketch is pasted.
Kedem Public Auction House Ltd
Feb. 04, 2015
Yemenite Scribe - Print on Fabric
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"Yemenite Scribe", Stenciled fabric, [created by Meir Gur-Aryeh?]. [Eretz Israel, ca.1930s].19X30 cm. Good condition. Spotting. Slightly unraveled margins. Framed.
Kedem Public Auction House Ltd
Jan. 20, 2015
Meir Gur Aryeh 1891-1951 (Israeli) Wailing wall etching
Est: $150 - $175
Meir Gur Aryeh 1891-1951 (Israeli) Wailing wall etching h:11 w: 8 cm. signed and located 'Jerusalem' lower right Provenance: The Rena Isaacson Estate, Jerusalem.
Matsart Auctioneers & Appraisers
Dec. 10, 2014
Meir Gur Aryeh Joseph Stalin Painting, Signed.
Est: $400 - $600
Meir Gur Aryeh Joseph Stalin Painting, signed. Signed in pencil with a full signature in Latin letters. Thick, quality paper. Special paper bearing and colored stamp of Meir Gur Aryeh in foreign language on the verso. 23cm X 15.5cm / 9.05in X 6.1in.
Pasarel