Auction 112
Eretz Israel and Zionism, Anti-semitism, World War II and refugees, Postcards and Photographs, Posters, Maps, Judaica, Seforim, Letters from Rabbis and Rebbes
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Jan 21, 2019
3 Shatner Center 1st Floor Givat Shaul Jerusalem, Israel
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LOT 208:
Layout for a Song of Songs-Themed Carpet by Yaakov Kanterowitz, Head of Bezalel's Carpet Division
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Sold for: $500
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$1,000 - $1,200
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Layout for a Song of Songs-Themed Carpet by Yaakov Kanterowitz, Head of Bezalel's Carpet Division
A section of a carpet Layout for a Song of Songs-themed carpet by Yaakov Kanterowitz - stamped in ink.
This pattern served to prepare a carpet, at the inception of the Bezalel Academy. On the right and left, there are excerpts of verses from Shir HaShirim, and illustrations on the subjects quoted - a young goat, pomegranates, vines and figs.
Yaakov Kanterowitz [1890-1961] was one of the first to study and work at Bezalel, head of the Bezalel carpet division, founder of the Marvadia workshop and its director.
42x61 cm. There is a hole with a lace for hanging at the top. Some of the color is faded, stains. Minimal tears. Fine condition.
