FR EN
1 / 2
an old drawing of a man with a gun in his handa man that is sitting at a desk writing on a piece of paper
Premium Jeschke Jádi Auctions Berlin

Estimate €750 - €1,000
Sale commission
Description
Judaica Milshtein, Zwy Une Semaine chez Tante Rose. (Paris), Milshtein Éditeur, 1976. With one original drawing and 10 (11) signed etchings, as well as an accompanying etching. Drypoint, embossing and/or original drawing. Each measuring 29.5 x 30.5 (56 x 37 cm) to 42.5 x 31.5 cm (53.5 x 37.8 cm). Each signed and dated. - Loose sheets in a half-leather folder. - Magnificent, ridged prints, some with plate tone. One of 57 copies (10 etchings), or one of 100 copies. - The original drawings on the cover. Also included: an original photograph of the artist drawing the cover. - Zwy Milshtein (1934–2020) was a Romanian-French artist who, as a Jew, fled from the Nazis and Stalinism and, after spending time in Georgia, Israel and Bucharest, arrived in Paris in 1956 on a scholarship, where he settled permanently. In 1947, he travelled via Cyprus to Israel, where he studied sculpture under the sculptor Asaf Ben Zvi. In Israel (1948–1956), he studied under the painters Raitler, Avni, Ardon and Mokady, and held his first solo exhibition in Tel Aviv in 1954. In 1956, a scholarship from the Norman Foundation enabled him to move to Paris, where he settled permanently and immediately became part of the Paris School circle. As the youngest member of the Paris School, he moved in the circles of Rouault, drew inspiration from Bosch, Goya, Chagall and Soutine, and was invited by Roland Topor to the final exhibition of the Panic Movement group in 1991. His prints are characterised by expressive power, humanistic depth and an unmistakable visual language that straddles chaos and poetry. They teem with human figures, faces and characters – portraits and self-portraits that appear frightened, amused or lost. In his work, everyday objects take on an almost epic dimension. His visual world combines memories, imaginary peoples, scenes of war and mythological references into a vivid, dreamlike panopticon. A rare artist’s book by the Chisinau-born painter, etcher and writer Zwy Milshtein (1934–2020), who lived in Paris from 1956 onwards. The book was produced in 1976, a year devoted entirely to work on paper, etching and bibliophilia. Alongside *Une Semaine chez Tante Rose*, *Le Cornet à dés* (based on Max Jacob) and *Vodka + Vodka* were also published at that time. The series depicts scenes from a week at ‘Aunt Rose’s’ in Milshtein’s expressive and ironic visual language. The accompanying original drawing makes this copy particularly appealing. Contains one original drawing and 10 (11) signed etchings, as well as one additional etching. Drypoint etching, embossing and original drawing respectively. Each signed and dated. – Loose leaves in a half-cloth portfolio. - Magnificent impressions rich in burrs, some with plate tone. One of 57 copies (10 etchings), or one of 100 copies respectively. - The original drawings on the cover. Included: an original photograph of the artist drawing the cover. - Zwy Milshtein (1934–2020) was a Romanian-French artist who, as a Jew, fled the Nazis and Stalinism and, after periods in Georgia, Israel and Bucharest, arrived in Paris in 1956 on a scholarship, where he settled permanently. In 1947 he reached Israel via Cyprus, where he studied sculpture under the sculptor Asaf Ben Zvi. In Israel (1948–1956) he studied under the painters Raitler, Avni, Ardon and Mokady, and held his first solo exhibition in Tel Aviv in 1954. In 1956, a scholarship from the Norman Foundation enabled him to move to Paris, where he settled permanently and immediately became part of the circle of the School of Paris. As the youngest member of the School of Paris, he moved in the circle of Rouault, drew inspiration from Bosch, Goya, Chagall and Soutine, and was invited by Roland Topor in 1991 to the final exhibition of the Panic Movement group. His graphic works are characterised by expressive power, humanistic depth and a distinctive visual language poised between chaos and poetry. They are teeming with human figures, faces and characters – portraits and self-portraits that appear startled, amused or lost. Everyday objects take on an almost epic dimension in his work. His visual world combines memories, imaginary peoples and scenes of war.
See original version (German)
Auto-translation. Refer to original language for legal validity.
About the sale Valuable books, prints, historical photographs
Auction location
Auction time 10/24/2026 at 10:00 AM
Pictures credits: Contact the Auction House
You may also like