Auction 63
The Estate of Prof. Victor Deutsch (part 3): art, Judaica, jewelry and Wine
Apr 10, 2016
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Israel
Tagore 40 st. Ramat Aviv, Israel
Terms of sale
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LOT 20376:
4 Etchings By Joseph Budko 1888 - 1940
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Sold for: $200
Start price:
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200
Estimated price:
$400 - $600
Auction house commission:
20%
VAT: On commission only
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Technique
Etching
Provenance
Estate of Prof. Victor Deutsch
Details
Consisting of:
1. "Leaving the Synagogue", Signed in pencil (lower left) and numbered III (lower right). Date: 1911. Dimensions: 12.5 x 11 cm. Condition: Good.
2. "Prayer in the Shul", Signed in pencil (lower left) and numbered I (lower right). Date: 1921. Dimensions: 8.7 x 10.2 cm. Condition: Good.
3. "The Jewish Street", Signed in pencil (lower left). Dimensions: 6.7 x 8.7 cm. Date: 1911. Condition: Good.
4. "The Market Square", Signed in pencil (lower left). Date: 1911. Dimensions: 6.5 x 8 cm. Condition: Good
Biography
Joseph Budko (1888-1940) Polish painter. Born in Plonsk, Poland in 1880. Immigrated to Israel in 1933. Studies: 1905 Fine Arts School, Vilna; from 1910 he studied engraving in Berlin,. Budko was a student of Herman Struk,, and followed his lead as he turned to graphic art. He worked mainly in graphics and book illustrations. He developed a style that combined personal attitude with Jewish mentality, a synthesis of Jewish tradition and modern artistic approach. He also revived the spirit of Jewish book illustration, elevating it to modern design. Teaching: From 1935 Bezalel, Jerusalem, which he re-organized and directed until his death in 1940.
