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Estate of Sanford L Batkin - Benefiting the ADL
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Wednesday, March 11th 2020 at 8:05 PM EST
Wednesday, March 11th 2020 at 8:05 PM EST
Black Rock Galleries is pleased to offer the estate of Sanford “Sandy” L. Batkin, which features a veritable time capsule collection of fine decorative smalls, an extensive Israeli art collection, and Judaica. Vintage, MCM, and antique furniture, sterling silver, and jewelry round out this single owner estate hailing from New Rochelle -- all carefully transported back to our Greenwich location.
PLEASE NOTE: The estate is donating 2% of the hammer price to the Anti-Defamation League (ADL). BRG will match this donation.
Sandy, a Brooklyn-born boy who grew up in a charitable Jewish household was compelled as a young man to serve his country during World War II. He joined the Army Air Corp as an engineering officer (after receiving training at Yale) and served in the Pacific campaign. His military service and Jewish heritage undeniably influenced Sandy and were major factors in his strong support for the creation of the State of Israel, as well as many Jewish charitable organizations and causes including the UJA, Israel Bonds, the Jewish Museum, and David Yellen Teacher’s College.
He had an especially strong affinity for the Anti-Defamation League (ADL) and a deep friendship with one of its key attorneys, Arnold Forster, a civil rights and State of Israel advocate who fought against anti-Semitism and extremism for nearly six decades. Additionally, Sandy’s support of the Jewish State led to his continuous backing of the arts in Israel. In fact, for over four decades of making numerous trips to Israel, Sandy purchased the majority of the works of art in his estate collection directly from the artists themselves. A dynamic “Renaissance man” in every way, Sandy authored a book in his later years, “The Boy Behind the Door (How Salomon Kool Escaped the Nazis)” and worked well into his nineties.
With all of this in mind, the estate of Sanford L. Batkin is donating 2% of the hammer price from this estate auction to the ADL. Black Rock Galleries is pleased to match this donation. Happy bidding!
PLEASE NOTE: The estate is donating 2% of the hammer price to the Anti-Defamation League (ADL). BRG will match this donation.
Sandy, a Brooklyn-born boy who grew up in a charitable Jewish household was compelled as a young man to serve his country during World War II. He joined the Army Air Corp as an engineering officer (after receiving training at Yale) and served in the Pacific campaign. His military service and Jewish heritage undeniably influenced Sandy and were major factors in his strong support for the creation of the State of Israel, as well as many Jewish charitable organizations and causes including the UJA, Israel Bonds, the Jewish Museum, and David Yellen Teacher’s College.
He had an especially strong affinity for the Anti-Defamation League (ADL) and a deep friendship with one of its key attorneys, Arnold Forster, a civil rights and State of Israel advocate who fought against anti-Semitism and extremism for nearly six decades. Additionally, Sandy’s support of the Jewish State led to his continuous backing of the arts in Israel. In fact, for over four decades of making numerous trips to Israel, Sandy purchased the majority of the works of art in his estate collection directly from the artists themselves. A dynamic “Renaissance man” in every way, Sandy authored a book in his later years, “The Boy Behind the Door (How Salomon Kool Escaped the Nazis)” and worked well into his nineties.
With all of this in mind, the estate of Sanford L. Batkin is donating 2% of the hammer price from this estate auction to the ADL. Black Rock Galleries is pleased to match this donation. Happy bidding!
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ITEMS IN THIS AUCTION
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Lot #: 21
13 CT Amethyst & 18K Gold Ring, Size 6Closed$470.00 Winning Bid
Lot #: 22
Aharon Bezalel (B 1925, Afghanistan - D 2012 Israel) Carved Wood Sculpture In Two PiecesClosed$106.00 Winning Bid
Lot #: 23
Bertha Batkin (Contemporary Artist) Oil On Canvas "Lady In A Carriage"Closed$205.00 Winning Bid
Lot #: 24
John Widdicomb Burl Elm Parson's Table - Extends From Console To Full Length Table #1Closed$750.00 Winning Bid
Lot #: 25
Incredible Mid Century Modern Sterling Silver Lidded BoxClosed$410.00 Winning Bid
Lot #: 26
Brass & Silver Balcony Form Mezuzah Case - Purchase Price $600Closed$300.00 Winning Bid
Lot #: 27
Pair Of Bel Art Lamp Company Retro Table LampsClosed$411.00 Winning Bid
Lot #: 28
Jacob Pins (b. Germany 1917 - D. Israel 2005) Portrait Of A Man Oil On CanvasClosed$560.00 Winning Bid
Lot #: 29
14K Gold Pocket Watch By American Watch Company, WalthamClosed$1,350.00 Winning Bid
Lot #: 30
Bertha Batkin (Contemporary Artist) Oil On Canvas Paris Street SceneClosed$80.00 Winning Bid
Lot #: 31
Zahara Schatz (Israel, 1916–1999) Brass Kinetic Sculpture - Purchase Price $3000Closed$680.00 Winning Bid
Lot #: 32
Ben Shahn (Lithuania 1898 - NYC 1969) Figurative Oil On CanvasClosed$2,050.00 Winning Bid
Lot #: 33
An Israeli Parcel Gilt Brass Bench Form MenorahClosed$325.00 Winning Bid
Lot #: 34
Shraga Weil (B. Slovakia 1918 - Israel 2009) Limited Edition LithographClosed$66.00 Winning Bid
Lot #: 35
Vermeil & Sterling Chunky Link BraceletClosed$47.00 Winning Bid- Lot #: 36
John Widdicomb Burl Elm Parson's Table - Extends From Console To Full Length Table #2Closed$750.00 Winning Bid 
Lot #: 37
Antique Polotsk 1842 - 1958 Sterling Silver Kiddush Cup & PlateClosed$113.00 Winning Bid
Lot #: 38
Jacob Pins (b. Germany 1917 - D. Israel 2005) Oil On Board Titled "Roofs Of Jerusalem"Closed$610.00 Winning Bid
Lot #: 39
Zahara Schatz Kinetic SculptureClosed$315.00 Winning Bid
Lot #: 40
Minton Ancestral Fine Bone China Service For 18Closed$270.00 Winning Bid
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