Bidspirit auction | “Le Livre d’Esther” – Illustrated

“Le Livre d’Esther” – Illustrated by Zeev Raban, Rare French Edition, Bezalel Jerusale - A rare and beautifully illustrated French edition of the Book of Esther, created by Zeev Raban – a leading artist of the Bezalel School. Published by Sinai, Tel Aviv, this edition features the Esther story in French alongside richly colored Hebrew pages framed in ornate Art Nouveau designs. Each illustration blends biblical scenes with Oriental-Jewish motifs, grapevine borders, animals, and vivid figures in stylized architectural frames. Raban’s unique fusion of Jewish symbolism and decorative modernism makes this a true collector’s piece. Condition: Slight damage to spine, small stain on front cover. Inner pages in very good condition. A special item for Judaica collectors, art lovers, or as a distinguished Purim gift.