Bidspirit auction | Alexandra Exter (1882-1949) Costume Design for
Alexandra Exter (1882-1949) Costume Design for a Dancer - Oil on cardboard Signed lower left Dimensions: 60 × 73 cm (including frame) Dimensions: 52 × 64.5 cm (excluding frame) Provenance: Private collection of Joseph Katzenberg (b. 1901, Lithuania), owner of an art gallery established together with his wife Sonia in the early 1930s in the Jewish quarter, near the central synagogue. The gallery exhibited works of art, including pieces from the avant-garde period, as well as mirrors, glass works, and decorative objects. Archival documentation confirms that this artwork was received from Mykolas Žilinskas on April 22, 1954 By descent within the family. In 1967, the Katzenberg family immigrated to Israel, bringing with them the full contents of the gallery, including artworks, Judaica, furniture, and decorative objects Inherited by the grandson, Abraham Katzenberg (Petah Tikva, Israel). The inheritance includes the gallery archive, documentation, books, and artworks Notes: Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from an art historian Additional Information: The work is sold strictly “as is” and is intended for professionals only. The catalogue description reflects all information available to the auction house at the time of publication. No additional information, documentation, or opinions beyond those contained in the lot description are available to the auction house. Condition: For a detailed condition report, please email: info@hammersite.com