Gershon Knispel: Shalom Aleichem Stories: Rare Complete Artist's Proof Edition 22/50 with all 14 Lithographs and Signed Edition Page. Gershon Knispel (1932-2018) German born Israeli artist, best known for his sculptures and murals was also a celebrated modernist painter.
Shalom Aleichem born in Ukraine wrote stories, sketches, critical reviews, plays, and poems in verse and prose and enjoyed immense success. In 1905 like many before him immigrated to the US. Here he enjoyed even a greater popularity which did not decline after his death but increased beyond the Yiddish-speaking public with translations in scores of languages.
Offered is a rare complete suite of all 14 lithographs by Knispel (artist's proofs 22/50 each numbered and signed) and title page all in a sturdy and attractive folio based on the most popular stories by Aleichem. We could not locate a complete set as it appears most have been broken up and sold individually. Each signed litho is 19.5 x 13.5" each in excellent condition as is the folio itself. Wonderful works.
Estimated Value $900 - 1,500
Judaica
