Bidspirit auction | Eva Samuel – Archival Work

Eva Samuel – Archival Work File: Ceramic and Sculptural Works = Sketches, Studies, and Photographic Documentation Mid-20th century - A substantial group of original working materials by Eva Samuel, a pioneer of ceramic art in Israel. The lot comprises a broad and varied selection of sketches, studies, and photographic documentation reflecting different stages of her ceramic and sculptural practice. It does not constitute a complete or comprehensive archive of her entire oeuvre, but rather a significant and representative body of working material. The contents of the lot, described in general terms, include: Original photographs documenting ceramic sculptures and reliefs, some shown from multiple viewpoints. Pencil and color sketches and studies on various types of paper, including the use of grid systems for planning. Documentation of figurative works, including single figures, group compositions, and symbolic reliefs, among them circular medallions. Sheets bearing handwritten working notes (in Hebrew and English), including references to dimensions, materials, and glazes. Most of the content is photographed.  Heavy cardboard sheets with hand-mounted elements, indicating prolonged use as an active working file rather than a presentation album. Varying dimensions: the items in the lot range in size, from small sketches and studies to larger documentation sheets; no uniform format. Overall condition: authentic archival condition, with age-related wear, staining, creases, and surface wear consistent with working materials. This lot offers a direct insight into selected working processes of Eva Samuel and constitutes an important documentary source for the study of ceramic and sculptural practice.