HÉLÈNE ZELEZNY-SCHOLTZ (1882-1974). A bronze sculpture “Reading of the newspaper

Boris Schatz Bronze Plaque In high relief, expertly cast bronze. Depicting bearded men on the floor of the Synagogue reading kinnot (sad poems / elegies),...

Chaim Gross 1902 - 1991, Bronze Menorah Signed and numbered 1/6 on back foot, 13.5"h x 15.5"w x 2"d Chaim Gross (1902-1991) was a modern American sculptor working in New York City...

This Hanukkah lamp sculpture is truly spectacular with its artistic realism and graphic detailing on its front main body. Displayed at front is the scene of the Jewish people returning to Israel with Holy Menorah used in the ancient times of the temple. Seven men are depicted in this scene dressed in flowing robes as tradition in those times with the Holy Menorah resting on a palanquin being carried on their shoulders as a number of them blow the shofar (trumpets) joyously. In the background are two tall Greek columns on either side of the center scene with a sandy foreground. The Greek columns and all the features of the main scene are a representation of the miracle that took place on Hanukkah; During the times of the second temple Israel was under Greek rule, the Greeks had defiled the temple and took from it all the holy vessels used in the daily rituals of the temple. The Maccabeans rose up and defeated the Greeks and returned the temple and all its vessels to their original intended holy purposes. Inscribed under the row of eight flaring cups and the ascending stepped base are the words "Restore my House of Prayer and there we will bring a Thanksgiving offering" protuberantly displayed in Hebrew...

This is a bust of Moses shown carrying two stone Decalogues after the giving of the Torah on Mount Sinai. The piece has a wonderful natural carved appearance that brings out Moses's countenance and attire. Arnold Henry Bergier (1914-2007) * A sculptor, collagist, and caricaturist; his sculptures include portraits from life of prominent persons, works for synagogues and churches, and public buildings. Bergier sang in the Metropolitan Opera chorus as a young man and in 1938 he went to Paris where he studied art with Camilo Egas...

Bronze with yellow and green patination, Lalloz Foundry, 1/8, signed. Bibliography : - 17th International Impact Art Festival, 1996, Kyoto (Japon), p.15 - Pierre Descargues, Cathe...

Bronze with green and brown patina, Jean Capelli Foundry, signed, 1/8. Bibliography : 15th International Impact Art Festival, 1994, Kyoto (Japon), page 15/.  

This is an outstanding early bronze figural sculpture reminiscent of Henry Moore, executed by a lifelong sculptor Elias Lifshitz. "I am King of Creation" Base only: 7 x 8.5, 3.5 in...

A diminutive relief plaque with the artist's classic image of a mother seated and playing with her child on her knees. Signed lower right. 3 5/8" x Depth 1/2" x 5" W Condition: Over...