Zel Korati. ca. 1935.

Artist: OTTE WALLISH (1903-1977)Size: 24 3/4 x 36 3/8 in./62.8 x 92.5 cmCondition: A-/ Unobtrusive folds.Printer: Gilboa, Tel AvivReference: Key Words: Modern; Israel; Propaganda; Jewish InterestZel Korati. ca. 1935.Wallish promotes the initiatives of the Zel Korati company—"the first Palestine savings and building corporation"—in this graphic composition. The photomontage, shot by Yitzhak Kalter, depicts various buildings in Palestinian cities. The Hebrew inscription reads: "We have distributed 60,000 Palestinian pounds as building loans. 40,000 have received interim credit. 200 families have acquired homes." Wallish was born in Moravia and immigrated to pre-state Israel in 1934, where he became integral to the developing Zionist movement. He designed posters as a commercial advertising agent and as a Zionist propagandist, and also designed the logos of the Israel Police and the Israel Defense Forces.Price: $1080(starting bid + 20% buyer’s premium)Want this item?Place an online bid, or CALL US NOW for this special price212-787-4000Until March 3 only!