Artur Szyk Paintings & Artwork for Sale | Artur Szyk Art Value Price Guide

Oct. 06, 2026
Vintage Silver-Plated Heirloom Judaica Books
Est: $50 - $500
Vintage Silver-Plated Heirloom Judaica Books c. 1960-1970s, Israeli Artist/Designer/Manufacturer: Arthur Szyk / Various Manufacturers Marking(s); notes: Two-volume Judaica collection; Siddur Avodat Israel with Hebrew and English text; Passover Haggadah featuring illustrations by Arthur Szyk and edited by Cecil Roth; Israel Materials: printed paper, silver-plated metal, faux turquoise stones Cataloger Note: Pair of vintage silver-plated Judaica books comprising: (1) Siddur Avodat Israel Jewish prayer book with Hebrew and English text, housed in an ornate filigree metal binding decorated with faux turquoise stones, a crown, Tablets of the Ten Commandments, and Stars of David; and (2) Passover Haggadah featuring the work of Polish-Jewish artist Arthur Szyk, with an elaborate relief-decorated metal binding depicting the Ten Plagues of Egypt, Lions of Judah, and stylized views of Jerusalem.
Akiba Galleries
Sep. 01, 2026
Arthur Szyk (1894-1951), "The United States of America," 1947
Est: $300 - $500
Arthur Szyk (1894-1951) "The United States of America," 1947 Heliochrome in colors on paper From the edition of unknown size With the artist's and printer's signatures printed as part of the image; Arthur Jaffee Heliochrome Co., prntr.; K. Bileski, Winnepeg, Canada, pub.
John Moran Auctioneers
Aug. 30, 2026
Arthur Szyk (1894-1951) Polish/American, (5) Framed Illustration Prints
Est: $80 - $120
Arthur Szyk (1894-1951) Polish/American, (5) Framed Illustration Prints. Part of Szyk's "The Visual History of Nations" Series (10 nations total), originally printed from 1949 to 1951. Includes France, Poland, Israel, Canada, and the U.S.S.R. Labels with prior gallery information on the back of each one. Overall Size: 15 1/8 x 13 3/4 in. Sight Size: 7 7/8 x 6 3/8 in. Arthur Szyk was born June 3rd, 1894 in ÅódÅº, Poland. Although his family had been culturally assimilated and did not practice Orthodox Judaism, Arthur liked drawing scenes from the Torah early on. His father sent Szyk to Paris to study at the Académie Julian in 1912. Although he was exposed to many modern trends in art, he became especially influenced by medieval illuminated manuscripts. Many of the caricatures he produced during his time at the Académie were published in the satirical magazine Åmiech (“Laughter”) that circulated in ÅódÅº. Szyk returned to Poland in 1914 and continued his studies in Teodor Axentowicz’s class at Jan Matejko Academy of Fine Arts in Kraków. He traveled with other Polish-Jewish artists and writers to Palestine, but when World War I broke out during the visit he was conscripted into the Imperial Russian Army, fighting at the battle of ÅódÅº in November of 1914. In 1916 Szyk married Julia Likerman, with whom he had two children. In 1919, influenced by the events of the German Revolution, he published his first book of political illustrations, and served as the artistic director of the Propaganda Department of the Polish Army during the Polish-Soviet War. In 1921 his family fled to France to escape the chaos engulfing Eastern Europe, where his reputation grew substantially, although his work was ironically criticized for perpetuating Jewish stereotypes. A series of 38 watercolors he made depicting the American Revolutionary War were exhibited at the Library of Congress in Washington, D.C. in 1934. From 1934 to 1936 he worked on what is considered his magnum opus, the Illustrated Haggadah, a pivotal story in Jewish history about the Exodus of the Israelites from ancient Egypt. Szyk created 48 miniature paintings for it, introducing many contemporary elements to it in response to Nazi policies in Germany. In 1937 he moved the family to London to supervise the publication of the work. When it was finally released in 1940 it was widely acclaimed for its coloring and modern translation, and became the most expensive book in the world at the time. A presentation of his paintings at the 1939 New York World’s Fair led to his family being granted safe passage to America when World War II began, eventually settling in New York City. He worked tirelessly throughout the war creating pro-Allied propaganda, which solidified much opposition to the Axis powers even before the bombing of Pearl Harbor. He also produced advertisements for Coca-Cola and US Steel, and exhibited in the Brooklyn Museum, the Palace of the Legion of Honor in San Francisco, and the White House. At the end of the war Szyk and his family moved to New Canaan, Connecticut. The artist returned to book illustrations, and in his final years he was a fervent supporter of equal rights for African-Americans, becoming a target of the House Un-American Activities Committee. He died of a heart attack on September 13th, 1951, and although his work had a tremendous impact on politics, advertising, and modern caricature and satire, his popularity dwindled into obscurity during the Cold War, with only a handful of exhibitions, all in the United States, since the 1990s.
Sarasota Estate Auction
Aug. 20, 2026
Arthur Szyk The New Order
Est: $200 - $300
Heading: Author: Szyk, Arthur Title: Arthur Szyk The New Order Place Published: New York Publisher:G. P. Putnam's Sons and The Knickerbocker Press Date Published: [1941] Description: 74 pp. Introduction by Roger W. Straus, Jr. Illustrations throughout by Szyk, some color. (4to) original tan cloth, pictorial dust jacket. First Edition. The Third Reich, its allies, and its enemies are dissected through Szyk's remarkable cartoons.
PBA Galleries Auctions & Appraisers
Jun. 17, 2026
Arthur Szyk 1894-1951 United States Litho SIGNED
Est: $100 - $1,000
Arthur Szyk (Polish-American, 1894 - 1951), The United States of America, antique color heliochrome print on paper. The intricate composition features patriotic American imagery including the Great Seal, industrial scenes, portraits, bridges, trains, western figures, and illuminated manuscript-style borders. The work bears Szyk's signature lower lower right, and another illegible signature to the lower left. Presented under glass in a painted frame. Approximate sight size 17.5" x 13.5". Dimensions: 19 X 15.75 X 0.75 in. Condition: Good overall antique condition with typical age-related toning present. The frame exhibits normal storage wear along the edges and corners consistent with age and handling. The work has not been examined outside of the frame. Note: This condition statement is provided as a courtesy and reflects an opinion, not a statement of fact. Bidders are encouraged to inspect items in person or through an agent to assess condition. Estate fresh to the market. Shipping Information: Hill Auction Gallery does not offer in-house packing or shipping services. As a courtesy, we are pleased to refer trusted third-party shipping providers for buyer convenience. Buyers are encouraged to contact shippers directly to obtain packing quotes, shipping rates, insurance options, and estimated transit times. Additional local, domestic, and international shipper referrals may be available upon request. Parcel Shipping Providers: First Class Shipping Center, 11700 NW 41st Street, Coral Springs, FL. Phone (754) 800-7674. Email 1shippingcenter@gmail.com. Mr. Ship Pro, 7838 NW 44th St, Sunrise, FL 33351. Phone (305) 783-9504. Email roberto@mrshippro.com. The UPS Store #2881, 11110 W. Oakland Park Blvd., Sunrise, FL 33351. Phone (954) 572-4004. Email store2881@theupsstore.com. Freight & Large Item Shipping / Local Florida Delivery: Available through independent providers. Please contact info@hillauctiongallery.com for referrals based on item size, location, and delivery requirements.
Hill Auction Gallery
Apr. 23, 2026
Arthur Szyk (1894-1951), illus. & Marc-George Mallet (1887-?) La Ronde des Déesses. Presentation Copy. Paris: La Fleur de France, 1925.
Est: $1,500 - $2,000
Arthur Szyk (1894-1951), illus. & Marc-George Mallet (1887-?) La Ronde des Déesses. Presentation Copy. Paris: La Fleur de France, 1925. First edition, limited issue, quarto; number 68 of 100 copies printed on vergé paper, from a run of 166 copies total; signed and inscribed by Mallet to the celebrated French lawyer Vincent de Moro-Giafferi, "à l'orateur éblouissant dont le verbe pathétique m'a si souvent émeu, avec mes sentiments affectnent [to the dazzling orator, whose passionate words have so often moved me, with my affection]" in purple ink on a preliminary blank; illustrated with an etched frontispiece by Szyk, protected by the original tissue guard; bound in dark brown morocco-backed marbled boards, spine gilt-lettered, marbled endpapers (light marginal toning throughout; some chips and nicks to board edges, two small dents to lower edge of morocco backing); 10 7/8 x 8 ¾ in. This collection of Mallet's poetry features a little-known contribution by illustrator Arthur Szyk and is inscribed to the youngest lawyer ever appointed to the Parisian bar. Vincent de Moro-Giafferi (1878-1956) was a criminal defense attorney famous for his powerful speeches which often secured the acquittal of controversial clients. He is best known for his representation of Herschel Feibel Grynszpan, who assassinated German diplomat Ernst vom Rath in retaliation for Germany's persecution of the Jewish people in 1938. Moro-Giafferi's defense of Grynszpan was particularly high-profile and politically charged, as the Nazis used Rath's assassination as a pretext for initiating the horrific events of Kristallnacht. Mallet, a writer and poet, was also a Parisian lawyer. He likely witnessed many of Moro-Giafferi's court orations personally and perhaps sympathized with his work for Grynszpan, especially considering Mallet's friendship and collaboration with the anti-Nazi Szyk.
Swann Auction Galleries
Apr. 09, 2026
Judaica.- Szyk (Arthur) The Haggadah, edited by Cecil Roth, Jerusalem and Tel-Aviv, 1939; and others similar, most in Hebrew (22)
Est: £200 - £300
Judaica.- Szyk (Arthur) The Haggadah, edited by Cecil Roth, half-title, full-page colour illustrations, original blue velvet, housed in original drop-back box, slight rubbing to extremities, Jerusalem and Tel-Aviv, 1939 § Levy (David) The Form of Prayers for the New Year, 6 vol., text in English and Hebrew, previous owner's ink inscription, contemporary roan decorated in blind, richly gilt spines, rubbed, bumping to corners and extremities, joints splitting or split, vol. 3 rebacked, vol. 1 rebacked partially retaining backstrip, vol. 5 & 6 with repairs to spine extremities, 1852; and others similar, most in Hebrew, v.s. (22)
Forum Auctions - UK
Apr. 01, 2026
THE HAGGADAH, Illustrated by Arthur Szyk, Edited by Cecil Roth, Jerusalem, circa 1956-1960
Est: $200 - $800
This illustrated Passover Haggadah is a celebrated example of mid-20th-century Jewish book art, featuring the iconic work of artist Arthur Szyk. Executed by Szyk and edited by the distinguished scholar Cecil Roth, this edition was published by Massadah and Alumoth in Jerusalem, Ramat-Gan, and Tel-Aviv. Arthur Szyk was a world-renowned Polish-Jewish miniaturist and illustrator known for his intricate, manuscript-style illuminations that often incorporated Zionist and anti-fascist symbolism. This volume is distinguished by its ornate, full metal repoussÃ© binding, likely composed of a silver-plated alloy. The front cover features a central Menorah motif within a scalloped arch, surrounded by a border decorated with the emblems of the Twelve Tribes of Israel. The four corners depict significant holy sites: Rachel's Tomb, Jerusalem, the Western Wall, and the Tower of David. Hebrew inscriptions at the top and bottom read "And the Lord brought us out of Egypt" and "From slavery to freedom." The back cover displays a central motif of the Tablets of the Covenant flanked by the Lions of Judah beneath a crown, with the Hebrew title "Haggadah shel Pesach" in stylized lettering. The spine is constructed with a sturdy metal hinge. Dimensions7.00"L x 1.00"W x 8.75"H
Lion and Unicorn
Mar. 17, 2026
PRINT, ARTHUR SZYK
Est: $100 - $200
Arthur Szyk (Israel, 1894-1951), "State of Israel", lithograph, signed lower right, certificate of authentication on the reverse. Dimensions: Image: 8.86"h x 7.28"w (22.5 x 18.5 cm), overall (with frame): 18.31"h x 16.14"w (46.5 x 41 cm)
China Arts Auction
Dec. 23, 2025
Battle at Negba - 1948 War - Arthur Szyk
Est: -
Print depicting the Battle at Negba during the 1948 Israel War of Independence, including a quote from David Ben Gurion. Published by the American Friends of Negba, New York. Jewish Israeli American artist Arthur Szyk. Signed (likely on the plate). Accompanied by a print depicting the State of Israel. Circa 1949. Likely rare. Various sizes. Varied condition, wear.
Levy Auction House
Nov. 29, 2025
(4) 1942 WWII Arthur Szyk Colliers Magazines
Est: -
Featuring (2) January 17th, And (2) February 14th Magazines With WWII Hitler/nazi Party Illustrated Covers. Discoloration, Tears, Wear, And Stains Present On All Magazine Covers And Pages. Nr30486 Bp
EJ'S Auction & Appraisal
Oct. 23, 2025
Arthur Szyk, illus. & Marc-George Mallet. La Ronde des Déesses, Presentation Copy. Paris: La Fleur de France, 1925.
Est: $3,000 - $5,000
Arthur Szyk (1894-1951), illus. & Marc-George Mallet (1887-?) La Ronde des Déesses, Presentation Copy. Paris: La Fleur de France, 1925. First edition, limited issue, quarto; number 68 of 100 copies printed on vergé paper, from a run of 166 copies total; signed and inscribed by Mallet to the celebrated French lawyer Vincent de Moro-Giafferi, "à l'orateur éblouissant dont le verbe pathétique m'a si souvent émeu, avec mes sentiments affectnent [to the dazzling orator, whose passionate words have so often moved me, with my affection]" in purple ink on a preliminary blank; illustrated with an etched frontispiece by Szyk, protected by the original tissue guard; bound in dark brown morocco-backed marbled boards, spine gilt-lettered, marbled endpapers (light marginal toning throughout; some chips and nicks to board edges, two small dents to lower edge of morocco backing); 10 7/8 x 8 ¾ in. This collection of Mallet's poetry features a little-known contribution by illustrator Arthur Szyk and is inscribed to the youngest lawyer ever appointed to the Parisian bar. Vincent de Moro-Giafferi (1878-1956) was a criminal defense attorney famous for his powerful speeches which secured the acquittal of controversial clients. He is best known for his representation of Herschel Feibel Grynszpan, who assassinated German diplomat Ernst vom Rath in retaliation for Germany's persecution of the Jewish people in 1938. Moro-Giafferi's defense of Grynszpan was particularly high-profile and politically charged, as the Nazis used Rath's assassination as a pretext for initiating the horrific events of Kristallnacht. Mallet, a writer and poet, was also a Parisian lawyer. He likely witnessed many of Moro-Giafferi's court orations personally and perhaps sympathized with his work for Grynszpan, especially considering Mallet's friendship and collaboration with the anti-Nazi Szyk.
Swann Auction Galleries
Oct. 12, 2025
Arthur Szyk WWII Political Cartoon Print, The Invaders
Est: $50 - $200
WWII-era political cartoon print titled The Invaders by famed illustrator Arthur Szyk (Polish-American, 1894-1951). This sharp and satirical composition shows a caricatured parade of Axis military figures-Nazi soldiers, Luftwaffe pilots, and SS officers-marching alongside reluctant British soldiers, highlighting themes of forced compliance and ideological invasion. Signed in the plate at lower right and captioned The Invaders, this work exemplifies Szyk's powerful use of visual allegory during wartime. Framed under glass with a red mat and decorative gold-accented frame. Artist: Arthur Szyk (Polish American, 1894-1951) Issued: c. 1940s Dimensions: 15.75"L x 12.75"H Country of Origin: United States Provenance: Dr. Robert H. Baer Collection
Lion and Unicorn
Oct. 12, 2025
Arthur Szyk WWII Political Cartoon Print, A Madman's Dream
Est: $50 - $200
Striking WWII-era political cartoon print signed in plate and titled A Madman's Dream by renowned Polish-American illustrator Arthur Szyk (1894-1951). This vividly detailed image features caricatures of Adolf Hitler, Benito Mussolini, Hirohito, and their allies dreaming of world domination, depicted seated on a globe atop a fur marked "Der Untermensch - Verecke" while Uncle Sam and John Bull are depicted in chains. Szyk, famous for his biting anti-Axis propaganda, created this work to expose the dangers of fascism during the height of World War II. The print is framed under museum glass with a red mat and ornate gold-accented frame. Artist: Arthur Szyk (Polish American, 1894-1951) Issued: 1941 Dimensions: 15.75"L x 12.75"H Country of Origin: United States Provenance: Dr. Robert H. Baer Collection
Lion and Unicorn
Oct. 12, 2025
Arthur Szyk Political Cartoon, The Four Horsemen
Est: $50 - $200
Framed World War II-era political satire print titled The Four Horsemen by Arthur Szyk (Polish-American, 1894-1951), a renowned illustrator known for his vivid and sharply critical depictions of totalitarian regimes. This print features caricatures of Hitler, Mussolini, Hirohito, and Stalin riding horses, referencing the biblical horsemen of the apocalypse, and symbolizing war, death, and tyranny. Szyk's signature is printed in the lower right. Professionally framed with red matting, ornate gold and black frame, and Tru Vue museum glass. Artist: Arthur Szyk (Polish American, 1894-1951) Issued: c. 1940s Dimensions: 12.75"L x 15.75"H Country of Origin: United States Provenance: Dr. Robert H. Baer Collection
Lion and Unicorn
Sep. 26, 2025
NO RESERVE: Attributed to Arthur Szyk (Polish-American, 1894-1951), Moses and Aaron before Pharaoh
Est: £200 - £300
Attributed to Arthur Szyk (Polish-American, 1894-1951) Moses and Aaron before Pharoah Gouache on paper To be sold without reserve Dimensions: (Frame) 20.5 in. (H) x 24.5 in. (W) (Image) 10.25 in. (H) x 16.5 in, (W)
Sloane Street Auctions
Sep. 17, 2025
Battle at Negba - 1948 War - Arthur Szyk
Est: -
Print depicting the Battle at Negba during the 1948 Israel War of Independence, including a quote from David Ben Gurion. Published by the American Friends of Negba, New York. Jewish Israeli American artist Arthur Szyk. Signed (likely on the plate). Accompanied by a print depicting the State of Israel. Circa 1949. Likely rare. Various sizes. Varied condition, wear.
Levy Auction House
Sep. 15, 2025
Arthur Szyk (1894-1951), Mordechai and Queen Esther; Haman (background), United States
Est: $3,000 - $5,000
Gouache and ink on paper Signed lower left Dimensions (unframed): 45 × 30 cm Provenance: Private collection, Tel Aviv Condition: For a detailed condition report, please email info@hammersite.com.
Hammersite
Aug. 23, 2025
Assorted Lot of Work After Arthur Szyk.
Est: $150 - $250
This lot contains an assortment of works by Arthur Szyk (Polish, 1894-1951). This includes several prints featuring his work, prints from the Visual History of the Nation, postage stamps, and more. Paperwork: N/A Condition: The lot shows general signs of use and age, such as creases, toning, and other minor wear. Measurement(s): 13 1/2" x 11 1/2" (smallest frame), 25" x 19" (largest frame). In-house shipping is available. Please see our website regarding our in-house shipping procedures.
Direct Auction Galleries, Inc.
Aug. 23, 2025
Lot of 7 Books with Art After Arthur Szyk.
Est: $150 - $300
This lot contains seven books, all containing artwork by Arthur Szyk (Polish, 1894-1951). The works included are the Canterbury Tales, Andersen's Fairy Tales, Rubaiyat of Omar Khayyam, and more. Paperwork: N/A Condition:The lot shows signs of handling, such as wear to the spines, toning to the pages, and a few missing book sleeves. Measurement(s): The largest books measure 11 1/2" x 8 1/2" In-house shipping is available. Please see our website regarding our in-house shipping procedures.
Direct Auction Galleries, Inc.
Jun. 17, 2025
ARTHUR SZYK (1894 - 1951) Thumbelina.
Est: $4,000 - $6,000
ARTHUR SZYK (1894 - 1951) Thumbelina. Gouache and pencil on paper, 1945. 166x139 mm; 6½x5½ inches. Signed, dated and inscribed "N.Y." in gouache in upper right image. Accompanied by a fine copy of the book. Publication Interior illustration published in Andersen's Fairy Tales by Hans Christian Andersen (New York: Grosset & Dunlap, 1945).
Swann Auction Galleries
Jun. 03, 2025
MANNER OF ARTHUR SZYK (1894-1951), BEIT MIDRASH
Est: $1,500 - $2,500
Tempera on paper Signed (lower middle). 42x 52 cm Provenance: Estate of Mark Auerbach. Condition: For a detailed condition report, please contact us at office@alma.auction. Note that all are sold AS IS. It is up to potential buyers to inspect and verify.
Alma
May. 07, 2025
ARTHUR SZYK (1894–1951), "GRANDMOTHER AND GRANDSON", LONDON, 1940
Est: $2,000 - $2,600
Original Drawing by the Renowned Polish-Jewish Artist Arthur Szyk (1894-1951), Created During His Stay in London in 1940 This poignant image of an elderly woman and a child, both wearing Stars of David, serves as a powerful reflection of Jewish suffering and resilience during World War II. Medium: Gouache on paper Date: 1940 Signed and dated: Upper right, 1940 Dimensions (without frame): 44.5 × 31 cm Dimensions (with frame): 71 × 56 cm Condition: For a detailed condition report, please email info@hammersite.com
Hammersite
Apr. 30, 2025
Arthur Szyk, Declaration
Est: $100 - $200
Arthur Szyk, Declaration, The Establishment of the State of Israel, color print on paper; verso with English version, wood frame 19 1/4" x 23 1/2". [111] CONDITION: Very good. Verso image has small losses and taped edges. Not examined out of frame.
Barry S. Slosberg Inc
Apr. 30, 2025
Arthur Szyk, "The Haggadah"
Est: $300 - $600
Arthur Szyk, "The Haggadah", Arthur Szyk illustrator; Cecil Roth editor, "Massadah" and "Alumoth" Jerusalem publisher - 1962, velvet cloth with gilt stamping, color illustrations, original three quartz Morocco plush lined clamshell box 10" x 12". [192] CONDITION: Very good, light wear to box.
Barry S. Slosberg Inc
Apr. 22, 2025
Szyk, Arthur (1894-1951) & Cecil Roth, ed. (1899-1970) The Haggadah, inscribed by Szyk.
Est: $20,000 - $30,000
Szyk, Arthur (1894-1951) & Cecil Roth, ed. (1899-1970) The Haggadah, inscribed by Szyk. London: Beaconsfield Press, 1940. Limited edition, quarto; number 72 of 125 copies signed by both Szyk and Roth for sale in Britain, further inscribed by Szyk to Mr. and Mrs. Solomon Brachman, "very cordially" in New York, April 1945 in ink on the front free flyleaf; English and Hebrew calligraphic text in various colors on double-parchment sheets; illustrated with 14 full-page and numerous smaller color reproductions of Szyk's elaborate original watercolors; bound in gilt-tooled full blue morocco by Sangorski & Suttcliffe, gilt turn-ins, pictorial silk doublures (leaves slightly waved); housed in the original three quarter blue morocco clamshell box, decorated in gilt; 11 x 9 1/4 in. Szyk's magnum opus, a work, "worthy to be placed among the most beautiful of books that the hand of man has produced," stands as the most lavish of all modern Haggadahs. Crafted during a time of intense danger for Jewish people, Szyk took on the project to draw a powerful visual parallel between the oppression faced by the Jews in Egypt with their persecution under the burgeoning Nazi regime.
Swann Auction Galleries
Mar. 30, 2025
ATTRIB. ARTHUR SZYK (1894-1951), SECOND WORLD WAR II CARICATURE
Est: $2,000 - $3,000
Watercolor on paper Signed (lower right). 44 x 30 cm Condition: For a full condition report, please email us at: office@alma.auction.
Alma
Feb. 22, 2025
ARTHUR SZYK, THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, COLLOTYPE POSTER
Est: $250 - $350
Artist: Arthur Szyk, Polish/American (1894 - 1951) Title: The United States of America Year: 1947 Medium: Collotype Poster, signed in pen Image Size: 12 x 10 inches Size: 18 x 14 in. (45.72 x 35.56 cm)
RoGallery
Jan. 19, 2025
Jewish Soldiers, After Arthur Szyk (1894-1951)
Est: $2,000 - $4,000
A large-scale painting depicting two soldiers alongside a Jewish boy. Paint on paper, signed and dated 1939. Painting dimensions: 30-45 cm With the frame: 71-90 cm
Alma
Dec. 24, 2024
Arthur Szyk - Manuscript of The Legend of The Nonnes Preestes Tale
Est: -
Tale The Nonnes Preestes Tale (in Middle English; modern English: The Nun's Priest's Tale) by the 14th-century English poet and author Geoffrey Chaucer. The manuscript of the tale and its title illustration were created by Arthur Szyk (unsigned). Bound in a vellum cover with a tied ribbon, the manuscript features Szyk's elegant handwriting in black and red ink, 19 lines per page (visible pencil guidelines for the lines), initial letters in larger type, and the first letter of the tale’s title in gold, green, and red ink on the cover. An ancient English fable from Geoffrey Chaucer's Canterbury Tales, the story is an allegory featuring talking animals. The tale conveys a moral against pride and flattery and highlights the value of wit and wisdom over arrogance and crudeness. (The tale's name, "The Nun's Priest, " refers to the medieval custom of priests accompanying nuns in monasteries to cater to their religious and ceremonial needs, such as conducting mass and offering spiritual guidance. The tale connects its narrative to the preceding monk's tale, hence its title.) Geoffrey Chaucer (c. 1340s – October 25, 1400) An English poet, author, courtier, royal official, and diplomat, as well as a philosopher and astronomer. Known as the "Father of English Literature, " he is considered one of the greatest English poets. He is best known to the public for his masterpiece, The Canterbury Tales, which, like all his works, was written in Middle English. [35] written pages. 20 cm. Slight stains on the page edges. Condition: Good.
Dynasty
Nov. 12, 2024
ARTHUR SZYK (POLISH, 1894-1951)
Est: £1,000 - £1,500
ARTHUR SZYK (POLISH, 1894-1951) ARTHUR SZYK (POLISH, 1894-1951) Goebbels, The Radio-Pirate signed and dated 'Arthur Szyk, London 1939' (lower right) watercolour 21 x 17 cm. (8 1/4 x 6 5/8 in.)
Chiswick Auctions
Aug. 24, 2024
Arthur Szyk (1894-1951) Polish/American, (5) Framed Illustration Prints
Est: $80 - $120
Arthur Szyk (1894-1951) Polish/American, (5) Framed Illustration Prints. Part of Szyk's "The Visual History of Nations" Series (10 nations total), originally printed from 1949 to 1951. Includes France, Poland, Israel, Canada, and the U.S.S.R. Labels with prior gallery information on the back of each one. Frame: 15 1/8 x 13 3/4 in. Sight: 7 7/8 x 6 3/8 in. #2610 . Arthur Szyk was born June 3rd, 1894 in ÅódÅº, Poland. Although his family had been culturally assimilated and did not practice Orthodox Judaism, Arthur liked drawing scenes from the Torah early on. His father sent Szyk to Paris to study at the Académie Julian in 1912. Although he was exposed to many modern trends in art, he became especially influenced by medieval illuminated manuscripts. Many of the caricatures he produced during his time at the Académie were published in the satirical magazine Åmiech (“Laughter”) that circulated in ÅódÅº. Szyk returned to Poland in 1914 and continued his studies in Teodor Axentowicz’s class at Jan Matejko Academy of Fine Arts in Kraków. He traveled with other Polish-Jewish artists and writers to Palestine, but when World War I broke out during the visit he was conscripted into the Imperial Russian Army, fighting at the battle of ÅódÅº in November of 1914. In 1916 Szyk married Julia Likerman, with whom he had two children. In 1919, influenced by the events of the German Revolution, he published his first book of political illustrations, and served as the artistic director of the Propaganda Department of the Polish Army during the Polish-Soviet War. In 1921 his family fled to France to escape the chaos engulfing Eastern Europe, where his reputation grew substantially, although his work was ironically criticized for perpetuating Jewish stereotypes. A series of 38 watercolors he made depicting the American Revolutionary War were exhibited at the Library of Congress in Washington, D.C. in 1934. From 1934 to 1936 he worked on what is considered his magnum opus, the Illustrated Haggadah, a pivotal story in Jewish history about the Exodus of the Israelites from ancient Egypt. Szyk created 48 miniature paintings for it, introducing many contemporary elements to it in response to Nazi policies in Germany. In 1937 he moved the family to London to supervise the publication of the work. When it was finally released in 1940 it was widely acclaimed for its coloring and modern translation, and became the most expensive book in the world at the time. A presentation of his paintings at the 1939 New York World’s Fair led to his family being granted safe passage to America when World War II began, eventually settling in New York City. He worked tirelessly throughout the war creating pro-Allied propaganda, which solidified much opposition to the Axis powers even before the bombing of Pearl Harbor. He also produced advertisements for Coca-Cola and US Steel, and exhibited in the Brooklyn Museum, the Palace of the Legion of Honor in San Francisco, and the White House. At the end of the war Szyk and his family moved to New Canaan, Connecticut. The artist returned to book illustrations, and in his final years he was a fervent supporter of equal rights for African-Americans, becoming a target of the House Un-American Activities Committee. He died of a heart attack on September 13th, 1951, and although his work had a tremendous impact on politics, advertising, and modern caricature and satire, his popularity dwindled into obscurity during the Cold War, with only a handful of exhibitions, all in the United States, since the 1990s.
Sarasota Estate Auction
Aug. 08, 2024
ARTHUR SZYK (1894-1951). VD / AMERICAN SOLDIER COULD CATCH IT WITH EASE / BUT - PROPHYLAXIS PREVENTS DISEASE. 1943. 17x22¼ inches, 43¼x
Est: $2,500 - $3,500
ARTHUR SZYK (1894-1951) VD / AMERICAN SOLDIER COULD CATCH IT WITH EASE / BUT - PROPHYLAXIS PREVENTS DISEASE. 1943. 17x22¼ inches, 43¼x56½ cm. John Wyeth & Brother, Inc., Philadelphia. Condition A: minor abrasions at edges. Szyk 79.
Swann Auction Galleries
Jul. 02, 2024
Arthur Szyk - The New Order. Cartoons against the Axis powers at the height of World War II
Est: -
THE NEW ORDER by Arthur Szyk. Published by G.P. Putnam's Sons. New York, 1941. English. First Edition. Hardcover with original dust jacket. "Szyk's New Order depicts with vivid realism the dictators of Europe and Asia with their hirelings and victims. Words are inadequate to describe precisely what Szyk has achieved...". Color and black and white caricatures satirizing Nazi Germany and the Axis powers in the midst of World War II, the work of Arthur Szyk, with a foreword by Roger W. Straus. [47] p. (39 illustrations), 25 cm. Good condition. Hardcover with original dust jacket. Minor tear in the upper part of the paper spine. Light stains on the dust jacket.
Dynasty
Jul. 01, 2024
ARTHUR SZYK, THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, COLLOTYPE POSTER
Est: $250 - $350
Artist: Arthur Szyk, Polish/American (1894 - 1951) Title: The United States of America Year: 1947 Medium: Collotype Poster, signed in pen Image Size: 12 x 10 inches Size: 18 x 14 in. (45.72 x 35.56 cm)
RoGallery
Jun. 09, 2024
Arthur Szyk "The Invaders" Watercolor on Paper
Est: $3,000 - $5,000
Arthur Szyk (Polish, 1894-1951), "The Invaders", Watercolor and Pencil on Paper, 1941, signed in pencil, dated, and inscribed "N.Y." lower right, giltwood frame. 9.25" H x 14.5" W; frame: 17" H x 22.5" W. Keywords: Works on paper, Painting, Figural group, WWII, Army, Navy, Modern Art
Auctions at Showplace
Jun. 09, 2024
Arthur Szyk "Remember Pearl Harbor..?" Watercolor
Est: $2,000 - $4,000
Arthur Szyk (Polish, 1894-1951), "Remember Pearl Harbor...?", Watercolor on Paper, 1942, signed in pencil, dated, and inscribed "N.Y." lower right and titled with "(To Admiral Yamamoto, With Compliments of the U.S. Navy)" inscription lower left, giltwood frame. Image: 13" H x 12" W; frame: 21.25" H x 20.5" W. Provenance: An Upper East Side York Avenue Estate. Keywords: Illustration, Painting, Works on paper, WWII, Navy, Army, Modern Art
Auctions at Showplace
Jun. 09, 2024
ATTRIBUTED TO ARTHUR SZYK (1951-1984) ANTI-NAZI POLITICAL WATERCOLOR
Est: $500 - $700
Figure of a Nazi officer (Himmler?) holding a banner. Signed in pencil, and framed Dimensions of the painting: 18-25 cm stained * Arthur Szyk used his painting talent for sharp political criticism against the German government in general and the Nazi government in particular. He was the English and Polish government's emissary to the US to sway public opinion in favor of the Allied efforts.
Alma
May. 30, 2024
Szyk (Arthur) The Haggadah, one of 125 copies, this out-of-series, Beaconsfield Press, 1940
Est: £15,000 - £20,000
Szyk (Arthur) The Haggadah, one of 125 copies, this out-of-series, edited by Cecil Roth, text in English and Hebrew printed in russet and black on vellum, colour illustrations, decorations and illuminations by Arthur Szyk, illustrated silk doublures within gilt dentelles, original blue crushed gilt-pictorial morocco by Sangorski & Sutcliffe, preserved in original blue half morocco velvet-lined drop-back box, repaired, 4to, Beaconsfield Press, [1940]. *** Arthur Szyk’s most celebrated illustrated work. A magnificent deluxe version of one of the most important books in the canon of the Jewish faith, a prayerbook designed to integrate the whole family but especially the children, hence the importance of illustration. Provenance: According to a loosely inserted letter, this copy passed down in the family from Szyk himself to his grand-daughter, thus perhaps explaining that this copy is not numbered and signed as usual, since it was retained by the artist himself. Sold at Christie's NY in 2015 $18,000.
Forum Auctions - UK
May. 30, 2024
Szyk (Arthur) Statut de Kaliski, one of 500 copies, Paris, F. Bruchman for Editions de la Table Ronde, 1932.
Est: £8,000 - £12,000
Szyk (Arthur) Statut de Kaliski, one of 500 copies, 48 leaves, including 47 colour plates, and 1 blank, loose as issued, housed within presentation portfolio, morocco-backed and edged, with pictorial cloth panel, gilt, folio, Paris, F. Bruchman for Editions de la Table Ronde, 1932. *** Szyk’s first major manuscript project, celebrating the text of 'The General Charter of Jewish Liberties', which granted civil and religious rights to Polish Jews in 1264 by Duke Bolesław the Pious, in Kalisz. The full edition of 500 copies was never completed, and furthermore many of those already printed were destroyed in the German bombing of Warsaw. Szyk himself stated that only fifty copies existed, while others even as low as twenty or thirty. The original artwork for the Statut Kaliski is now in the collection of the Jewish Museum in New York.
Forum Auctions - UK
Apr. 14, 2024
Arthur Szyk
Est: $3,000 - $5,000
Exodus from Egypt, Tempera on paper, 223x19 cm. Signed.
Tiroche Auction House
Apr. 14, 2024
Arthur Szyk
Est: $2,000 - $3,000
Biblical Scene, Tempera on paper, 26x20 cm. Signed.
Tiroche Auction House
Apr. 11, 2024
Szyk, Arthur (1894-1951) Gustave Flaubert's La Tentation de Saint Antoine.
Est: $2,000 - $3,000
Szyk, Arthur (1894-1951) Gustave Flaubert's La Tentation de Saint Antoine. Paris: Societé d'Éditions et de Librairie Henri Reynaud, 1926. Presentation copy of the deluxe issue, No. 21 of 30 copies on arches that include a signed original drawing, octavo, illustrated with twenty pochoir plates with remarques by Szyk with tissue guards and original printed wrappers with glassine overwrap; with an original drawing laid in and an additional suite of drawings in original folder, copper screens in original paper wrapper (tears) with pictorial paper label, as issued; housed in cloth-backed folder within cloth chemise and slipcase, inscribed on the half-title: "To George Gold, with Love, Arthur Szyk, New Canaan, 1947."
Swann Auction Galleries
Feb. 13, 2024
Arthur Szyk Declaration Of Independence Lithograph
Est: $50 - $500
DESCRIPTION: Lithograph on paper by Arthur Szyk depicting the text of the Declaration of Independence with ornate floral and Revolutionary War-themed decoration. CIRCA: Mid 20th Century ORIGIN: American DIMENSIONS: (Sight) H: 30" W: 24" (Frame) H: 38.75" W: 32.5" CONDITION: Great condition. Unless otherwise stated, all information provided is the opinion of our specialists. Should you have any specific questions regarding the condition of this lot, please use the ask question button or send us an email.
Akiba Galleries
Dec. 17, 2023
Arthur Szyk A Madmans Dream Lithograph Print
Est: $50 - $300
Original created in 1940, Frame measures 12 1/4 x 15 1/4 inches, Print measures 8 x 10 inches.
Matthew Bullock Auctioneers
Dec. 14, 2023
ARTHUR SZYK (1894-1951) Israel Bond certificate study.
Est: $4,000 - $6,000
ARTHUR SZYK (1894-1951) Israel Bond certificate study. Study for the first Israel Bond certificate, c. 1950. Ink and watercolor on paper, 349x489 mm; 13 3/4x19 1/4 inches (sheet). Faded signature in lower right corner, "SZYK." Israel Bonds came into existence after Israel's War of Independence, when the nation was critically short of economic resources. Realizing that the struggling country desperately needed financial resources, Prime Minister David Ben-Gurion declared that the government bonds "must be mobilized by the Jewries of the world, and especially," he emphasized, "the Jews of the United States." Szyk's well-established love of the Land of Israel influenced his decision to create the artwork and raise funds for the newborn Jewish state. The first bond was issued in February 1951, prior to Szyk's death in September that year. Source: Israel Bonds | Invest in Israel. (n.d.). https://www.israelbonds.com/News-Events/The-Enterprise-that-Helped-Build-Israel-Turns-70.aspx
Swann Auction Galleries
Dec. 14, 2023
ARTHUR SZYK, ISRAEL, COLLOTYPE POSTER
Est: $250 - $350
Artist: Arthur Szyk, Polish/American (1894 - 1951) Title: Israel Year: circa 1950 Medium: Collotype Poster Image Size: 8 x 6.5 inches Size: 14 x 11 in. (35.56 x 27.94 cm)
RoGallery
Oct. 31, 2023
SZYK, ARTHUR. 1894-1951. The Haggadah. London: Beaconsfield Press, Limited, [1940]
Est: $10,000 - $15,000
SZYK, ARTHUR. 1894-1951. The Haggadah. London: Beaconsfield Press, Limited, [1940] 4to, full crushed blue morocco signed by Sangorski and Sutcliffe, with pictorial emblem gilt to front and rear, gilt-filleted turn-ins, pictorial endpapers, title page in red and black, color frontispiece, all pages double-vellum, right-hand pages in Hebrew with color illuminations, English translation on left-hand pages printed in red and black, 10 x 11 1/4 in. In original 3/4-morocco clamshell case. Stated on title page: 'Executed by Arthur Szyk, edited by Cecil Roth'. Signed by Szyk and Roth on limitation page, number 59 of 125 copies 'for sale in the United States of America.' In his introduction, Roth writes of Szyk, 'To call him the greatest illuminator since the sixteenth century is no flattery.'
Bonhams