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 20371:
2 Woodcuts By Joseph Budko 1888 - 1940
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Sold for: $300
Start price:
$
200
Estimated price:
$400 - $500
Auction house commission:
20%
VAT: On commission only
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Technique
Woodcuts
Provenance
Estate of Prof. Victor Deutsch
Details
Consisting of:
1. "The Family", Signed in pencil (lower left). Date: 1921. Dimensions: 13.5 x 19 cm. Condition: Good.
2. "By the Entrance", Signed in pencil (lower left). Date: 1924. Dimensions: 22 x 15.5 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.
