8 Ramban St, Jerusalem., Israel
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LOT 119:
Portrait of a Man – Photograph by Helmar Lersky
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Sold for: $500
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Buyer's Premium: 23%
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Portrait of a Man – Photograph by Helmar Lersky
Portrait of a man, photograph by Helmar Lersky. Signed.
Helmar Lersky (1871-1956), born in Strasbourg, was active in Switzerland, the United States, Germany and in Palestine. He was one of the prominent photographers in the 1930s-40s in Palestine and gained an international reputation as a stills photographer and a cinematographer. He was known for his close-up portrait photographs, unique for their light and shade contrast.
19X27 cm. Good condition. Minor blemishes to margins. Traces of pasting on the back.
