Skip to main content
Want more images or videos?
Request additional images or videos from the seller
1 of 13

Contemporary Whimsical Harley Ben David Paper Mache Sculpture by Mike Leaf

About the Item

Join in on a motorcycle ride that is certain to be the highlight of your day. Leaf's take on a "Jewish" Harley (ben) David(son) shows his whimsical personality. As the rider concentrates on the road ahead, his expression of glee as he drives down the street defying odds to make beat sundown before Shabbos sets in. Dimensions: 17.25W X 24D X 15.5H In 1957, Mike Leaf, then a young man in his early twenties, arrived in Israel from England. Mike had a strong Zionist background, and he had decided to settle in Israel. He wandered through a series of different occupations until he began to paint, and when he opened his gallery in Tzfat, his work was well received. Mike continued to search for other means of expressions in his art. While his painting received positive reception and reviews, he wanted to find a mode of creativity which would reflect his surroundings. He had a keen eye for the observation of the follies of humanity, and he wanted to express what he saw.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 15.5 in (39.37 cm)Width: 17.25 in (43.82 cm)Depth: 24 in (60.96 cm)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    circa Late 20th Century
  • Condition:
  • Seller Location:
    Keego Harbor, MI
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU2715328005472

More From This Seller

View All
Contemporary Whimsical Mike Leaf The Messiah, Bob Dylan & The Rebbe Paper Mache
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
A motorcycle-riding Jesus, Hassidic Rabbi and Bob Dylan take to the road as Jesus literally takes the wheel. The expression of glee on all three character's faces as they get set to ...
Category

Late 20th Century Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Paper

*Sergio Bustamante Pelican Signed Modernist Hand Painted Paper Mache Sculpture
By Sergio Bustamante
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
A modernist hand painted paper mache pelican sculpture by Sergio Bustamante. Signed on the wing of the sculpture with an annotation of 5/100. A whimsical composition that ignites a s...
Category

Late 20th Century Mexican Animal Sculptures

Materials

Paper

Contemporary Modern Stephen Hansen The Escalator Papier Mache Sculpture
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
For your consideration is an amusing and humorous papier sculpture depicting a group of interesting characters by artist Stephen Hansen. Dimensions: 43w...
Category

Late 20th Century Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Paper

Nick Bottom Shakespeare's A Midsummer Night's Dream Papier-Mâché Sculpture
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
A one-of-a-kind whimsical papier-mâché sculpture depicting Nick Bottom from Shakespeare's "A Midsummer Night's Dream." Plaque on base inscribed "Bottom" and underside of sculpture is...
Category

20th Century Unknown Animal Sculptures

Materials

Paper

Jeanne Valentine S.A. Tiger Mid-Century Modern Papier-Mache Sculpture 1960s
By Jeanne Valentine
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
A mid-century modern papier mache sculpture depicting an endearing and delightful tiger by French artist and designer Jeanne Valentine S.A. Made circa 1960s at the artist's studio located in San Miguel de Allende, Mexico. Original tag on bottom. Sculpture comes in 2-pieces as the tail and main body disconnects. A whimsical yet modernistic composition with a long eye lashes...
Category

Vintage 1960s French Animal Sculptures

Materials

Paper

Contemporary Stainless Steel Abstract Sculpture by Robert Hansen
By Robert Hansen
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
For your consideration is a fantastic large, abstract, stainless steel floor indoor or outdoor sculpture, signed Robert D. Hansen. In excellent condition. Dimensions: 13.5 W x 17 ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Stainless Steel

You May Also Like

Vintage Paper Mache Bust Sculpture
Located in W Allenhurst, NJ
Whimsical bespoke paper mache bust. Sourced from an artists estate so to me, it looks like she was going for a Keith Haring inspired piece.
Category

20th Century American Expressionist Busts

Materials

Paper

Whimsical Original Pottery Sculpture by David Gil of Bennington Artware Studio
By David Gil
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Distinctive David Gil whimsical ceramic face sculpture that conjures “Picasso”, using negative space imaginatively. Mounted on custom painted wood stand.
Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Pottery, Wood

Seldom seen Paper Mache NaNa Sculptures by Niki de Saint Phalle
By Niki de Saint Phalle
Located in Buffalo, NY
Seldom seen Paper Mache , polychromed "NaNa" Sculptures by Niki de Saint Phalle,,
Category

Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Paper

Mid Century Paper Mache Men Torso Sculpture, France 60s
Located in Lucija, SI
Rare and unique men torso sculpture made in paper mache technique. Great decor piece From France
Category

Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Busts

Materials

Paper

Contemporary Glass Sculpture "Spinnaker" by David Goldhagen
Located in Louisville, KY
This stunning signed, hand-blown glass sculpture by Goldhagen utilizes a bold cool color palette with accents of warmer hues. Goldhagen, in his creative brilliance, creates a fluid d...
Category

Early 2000s American Modern Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Blown Glass

Vintage Elephant with Tusks Paper Mache and Leather Statue Sculpture
Located in Poperinge, BE
Nice vintage statue of an elephant made of paper mache covered with black leather, tusks made of plastic, circa 1960s. In good vintage condition, with light signs of use and age in ...
Category

Vintage 1960s European Animal Sculptures

Materials

Leather

Recently Viewed

View All