Auction 018 Online Auction – Jewish and Israeli History, Art and Culture
By Kedem
Jan 23, 2019
8 Ramban St, Jerusalem., Israel
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LOT 805:

Emblem of the State of Israel – Relief Designed by Shmuel Kretschmer

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Auction took place on Jan 23, 2019 at Kedem
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Emblem of the State of Israel – Relief Designed by Shmuel Kretschmer
Emblem of the State of Israel; a relief designed by Shmuel Kretschmer. [Late 1940s or early 1950s]. Cast and engraved brass.
Emblem of the State of Israel – a relief; shield with a seven-branched Menorah between two olive tree branches and the word "Israel" .
The relief is screwed to a metal board. Pasted on the board are a paper label that reads "S. Kretschmer & Sons" and a sticker - "Luxury Tax".
Relief: 6.5X8 cm. Board: 14X11 cm. Good condition. Bends to metal board. Stains. Suspension loop on the back of the board.
Provenance: Rimon Family Collection.

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