Edward Sorel: Esther Before Assueras

Edward Sorel's illustration Esther Before Assuerus was created for The Festival of Purim at the Jewish Museum in New York in 2008. The humorous pen, ink, and watercolor work distills the story of Purim to its bare essence. The original is now offered for sale by Chris Beetles Gallery in London. It had previously been exhibited by Beetles in 2010 and later sold at Sworders in July of 2018. This year, Purim begins Thursday night at sundown.

Edward Sorel
Chris Beetles Gallery listing accessed March 11, 2025

https://www.chrisbeetles.com/artwork/31285/esther-before-assuerus

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Esther

This illustration of Esther for Radio Times was a part of artist Eric Fraser's estate. It was included by Chris Beetles Gallery in a 2013 exhibition of the illustrator's graphic work and was sold for 750 GBP.

Eric Fraser, Esther
Original artwork for Radio Times, July 13, 1961

http://www.chrisbeetles.com/gallery/arts-performing-arts/esther.html

February 7, 2015:  Sold!


Note:  Another blog post about Eric Fraser appears here.

This blog has another post about Esther here.

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Arthur Szyk's Book of Esther

Last month Swann Galleries sold this limited edition copy (330/400) of Arthur Szyk's beautifully illustrated Megillat Esther from 1925. The Book of Esther is read every year on Purim.

Arthur Szyk, from Megillat Esther
Swann Galleries, January 24, 2013

http://catalogue.swanngalleries.com/asp/fullCatalogue.asp?salelot=2300++++++94+&refno=++671075&saletype=

Arthur Szyk, from Megillat Esther
Swann Galleries, January 24, 2013

http://catalogue.swanngalleries.com/asp/fullCatalogue.asp?salelot=2300++++++94+&refno=++671075&saletype=

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