Bidspirit auction | 5 Postcards – Nerinsky Jerusalem
5 Postcards – Nerinsky Jerusalem 1921 + B.K. Bonfils Sheikh 1. Sheikh Postcard – B.K. No. 191, after Félix Bonfils - Early chromolithographic postcard depicting a village sheikh from the Jerusalem region. Captioned in three languages: Paysan de Jerusalem Scheik / A Shiek of a village / Schech eines Dorfes. Marked with BK logo and number 191, identifying the publisher as Künzli Frères, Zurich/Beirut. Condition: Good. Four photographic postcards by Nerinsky (Jamal Bros., Jerusalem, 1921) 2. Elderly Jerusalem Rabbi – No. 42 Striking portrait of an elderly rabbi with long beard and fur hat. Caption: A Rabbi in the Holy Land (in three languages). Condition: Very good. 3. Jewish Girl in Arab Dress – No. 46 Studio portrait of a Jewish girl dressed in traditional Arab attire (a practice common in early photography), holding a flute. Caption: A Maiden in the Holy Land. Condition: Very good. 4. Two Armed Arab Youths – No. 44 Portrait of two young men in traditional dress, one holding a rifle. Caption: In the Arab District. Condition: Fair–good (reinforced tear). 5. Young Bedouin – No. 23 Close portrait of a young Bedouin wrapped in traditional garments. Caption: A Shepherd in the Holy Land. Condition: Very good.