Auction 225 Fine Israeli and International Art, Luxury Jewelry, and Jewish and Decorative Art.
By Hammersite
Apr 1, 2025
40 Tagore str. Tel Aviv, Israel, 6920342
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LOT 63035:

"Rachel's Tomb" 300 years ago, Osher Sotil, hand-carved, 2004

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Auction took place on Apr 1, 2025 at Hammersite

"Rachel's Tomb" 300 years ago, Osher Sotil, hand-carved, 2004
An artwork in memory of Rachel our Matriarch.
A handcrafted piece, created over six months of dedicated work solely on this creation.
Depicting Rachel's Tomb as it appeared 300 years ago.

The piece bears the inscription:
"Thus said the Lord: A voice is heard in Ramah, lamentation and bitter weeping; Rachel is weeping for her children. She refuses to be comforted for her children, because they are no more. Thus said the Lord: Restrain your voice from weeping and your eyes from tears; for there is reward for your labor, declares the Lord, and they shall return from the land of the enemy. There is hope for your future, declares the Lord, and your children shall return to their own territory."
(Jeremiah 31:14-16)

Dimensions: 27 x 37 x 57 cm

Techniques used in crafting the menorah: Carving, inlay, and cutting.

Materials: Brass, walnut wood, wenge wood, lapis lazuli stones, cat's eye, red coral, white agate, and turquoise.

Year of creation: 2004

Literature: Featured in the book "Israeli Art", translated into French and English, published in 2008 to mark the 60th anniversary of the establishment of the State of Israel.

Provenance: The artist Osher Sotil

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