Joe Levy, a prominent Israeli Collector of Fine Art and Antiques, was mostly based in Haifa, but was well known to auctioneers worldwide, not only as a customer, but also an expert in the field, and on many occasions, referred to as an authority on various works of art.
His expertise was a family tradition, passed on with the Art Gallery on Yoel St., Haifa, established in the 1950s by his father and mentor, Rahamim Levy, who had managed a similar business in Iraq, in the early 20th Century, with his father.
In the course of time, Joe became World-renowned in the area of Fine Art, and this extensive collection of Art literature, featuring many prominent Catalogue Raisonnes and Albums, served for him as a very important reference library.
Many valuable and rare books are included in this sale, which features Part 1 of the 3-Part sale of his library, which will be offered for sale here, in the coming months.
LOT 630:
Kazimir Malevich, 1878-1935 : works from State Russian Museum, Leningrad
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Kazimir Malevich, 1878-1935 : works from State Russian Museum, Leningrad
Important catalogue of exhibition bringing together the two largest collections of Malevich's works: the Russian State Museums and The Stedelijk in Amsterdam.
Parallel texts in Russian and English. Catalog of an exhibition held at the Russian Museum, Leningrad, the Tretiakov Gallery, Moscow, and the Stedelijk Museum Amsterdam, 1988-1989./
1988. Color illustrated wraps. 280 pp., profusely illustrated in bw and color. Close to 200 items in this show, most illustrated in color. Numerous figures in texts, b/w and color. There are 7 essays on aspects of Malevich's oeuvre by several contributors. Writings of malevich's are included.
softcover
280 pages
good condition