Auction 225
Fine Israeli and International Art, Luxury Jewelry, and Jewish and Decorative Art.
By Hammersite
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Apr 1, 2025
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LOT 63036:
A stunning masterpiece, "The Western Wall Menorah", hand-carved by Osher Sotil, 2003.
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42,000
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A stunning masterpiece, "The Western Wall Menorah", hand-carved by Osher Sotil, 2003.
An Extraordinary Work of Art
An original and stunning masterpiece, meticulously crafted by artist Osher Sotil over 4.5 months, during which he dedicated all his time exclusively to creating this menorah.
The menorah is designed to resemble the stones of the Western Wall, with each stone intricately carved with different Jewish symbols, including:
The Western Wall, All gates of Jerusalem, The Temple, The oil jug, and
The Hurva Synagogue.
Menorah Dimensions: 26 × 44 × 58.5 cm
Manufacturing Techniques: Carving, inlaying, and cutting.
Materials Used: Silver, gold, brass, chrysocolla stones from King Solomon’s mines, green lace agate, olive wood, walnut wood, and mother-of-pearl.
Year of Creation: 2003
Literature:
Featured in the book "Israeli Art", translated into French and English, published in 2008 to mark Israel’s 60th anniversary.
Provenance: The artist, Osher Sotil.
Condition: For detailed condition information, please email info@hammersite.com
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