Auction 023 Part 1
Part I - Jewish and Israeli History, Art and Culture
Jun 9, 2020
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Israel
8 Ramban St, Jerusalem.
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LOT 60:
Press Photograph – Abraham Stavsky Led to His Trial – The Murder of Chaim Arlosoroff, 1934
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Sold for: $240
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Press Photograph – Abraham Stavsky Led to His Trial – The Murder of Chaim Arlosoroff, 1934
Abraham Stavsky led to his trial in Tel-Aviv, accompanied by British police officers – press photograph issued by the NYT (New York Times) photo agency in France, May 15, 1934.
Abraham Stavsky (1906-1948) – a member of Betar and an activist in the illegal immigration enterprise of Hatzohar, Betar and the Irgun, was arrested as a suspect in the murder of Chaim Arlosoroff together with several other members of the Revisionst Movement. He was accused and convicted of murder and sentenced to death. After public protest led by Rabbi Kook, the British court of appeals acquitted Stavsky and he was eventually released from prison. Stavsky was killed aboard the Altalena during fire exchange between members of the Irgun and IDF. Press information note (French) on verso. Stamped with the stamp of the photo agency.
12X15.5 cm. Good condition. A minor crease in one of the corners and minor blemishes to margins. Stains on verso.
