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• Auction House:
  Theodore Bruce
• Sale Name:
  Timed Online Auction | Art | Interesting & Affordable
• Sale Date:
  23 Feb 2023 ~ 11am (AEDT)
• Lot #:
  6683
• Lot Description:
  Shraga Weil
  (Slovakia/Israel, 1918-2009)
  From the Dead Sea Scrolls
  Colour lithograph ed. AP
  Plate: 40 x 56 cm Frame: 64 x 78 cm
  Signed & titled lower margin
  Condition: Age discoloured paper, matt burn, original frame
• Notes:
  Academy of Prague until the beginning of WWII. During the war Weil was an active member of the Hungarian resistance, mainly in forging certificates and documents. Weil and his wife were caught and put in prison. At the end of the war Weil worked as a graphic designer of the Jewish Zionists center ("Haluzim"), in 1947 went to Israel & joined Kibbutz HaOgen. During 1950's Weil worked as an illustrator and designer of "HaPoalim" books publishers. In the 1960-70s he has created significant architectural projects such as the main doors of the Knesset, main door of the Israeli president house and many more. Main motives of his art are biblical subjects, Jewish tradition, life in the Kibbutz and more.
• Estimate:
  A$200 - 400
• Realised Price:
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• Category:
  Art

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