Old c1930 Judaica Pencil Signed Jacob and 42 similar items

Original Vintage circa 1930's Judaica Signed Jacob Steinhardt Woodcut Print on paper "Man Boy in the Shetel" Pencil Signed in German "J St" bottom right and also Initial-Signed "J St" inside the Woodcut itself in the Plate bottom left - see photos - by the Renowned German-Israeli Jewish Artist Jakob Steinhardt (1887-1968) Has been Dated by an expert as being an early work of hos circa 1930's Woodblock Printed Area Measures approx. 9" x 6 1/2" or 23 x 16.7 cm Total Surface Area Measures approx. 11 1/2" x 8 7/8" or 29 cm x 22.5 cm Exterior tears to paper circumference, not touching the Woodcut Area The Artist: Jacob Steinhardt (1887?1968) (Hebrew: ???? ??????????) was an German-Israeli painter and woodcut artist. Jacob Steinhardt was born in ?erkow, Germany (now Poland). He attended the School of Art in Berlin in 1906, then studied painting with Louis Corinth and engraving with Hermann Struck in 1907. From 1908 to 1910 he lived in Paris, where he associated with Henri Matisse and Theophile Steinlen, and in 1911 he was in Italy. When World War I broke out, he enlisted in the German army, and served on the Eastern Front in Poland and Lithuania, and then in Macedonia. After the war, he returned to Berlin, and in 1922 married Minni Gumpert. They immigrated to Palestine in 1933, after he was harassed by the German police, dominated by the Nazis who recently came to power. Steinhardt died in 1968. He is buried in Nahariya. Artistic career Jacob Steinhardt worked mainly in woodcuts depicting biblical and Jewish subjects. He participated in the Berlin Secession and founded the Pathetiker Group. He was a member of the Bezalel school group. In 1934, Steinhardt opened an art school in Jerusalem. In 1948, he became Chairman of the Graphics Department at the Bezalel Academy of Art and Design. He served as director of the school in 1954-1957. PLEASE BEAR IN MIND that whilst I HAVE DONE MY BEST to give a fair and accurate description of this item, please note that this seller is not an expert in any of the items being offered, therefore all dates and descriptions are only my opinion and should not be taken as statements of fact. All items are sold AS IS and would be buyers should look carefully at the photographs, ask any questions, and assure themselves that they are happy with the item before bidding. All sales are final. If you have any questions about it please Email me and ask before bidding and I will do my best to answer them. Please be fair to me and all sellers and at least give us a chance to fix problems before you leave feedback, make PayPal claims or leave DSR?s. One final word - I want ALL my customers to be satisfied, so if you are not, for ANY reason, please email me before you leave feedback or file a claim and give me a chance to make you satisfied. Return Policy: I have a 3-day Return Policy only for items which have been inaccurately or incorrectly described. Combined Shipping Policy: Combined Shipping I am happy to offer Combined Shipping as follows: Shipping Discounts 1) When purchasing 2-5 items: 10% off on all Shipping Handling. 2) When purchasing 6-10 items: 20% off on all Shipping Handling. I am determined to give a great level of Customer Service. My motto is simple - RELIABILITY! Therefore I would very much appreciate that if you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact me at any time: Cellphone: 972-54-4277084 Fax : 972-3-9607718 International Buyers ? Please Note: Import duties, taxes, and charges are not included in the item price or shipping cost. These charges are the buyer's responsibility. We can not take responsibility for Customs Delays! Please check with your country's customs office to determine what these additional costs will be prior to bidding or buying!