RARE Israeli Sculptor AHARON BEZALEL Brooch Pin Pendant Judaica Signed

Description: You are bidding/buying a RARE Israeli Sculptor AHARON BEZALEL Brooch Pin Pendant Judaica. Aharon Bezalel was chosen to create this exquisite pin in 1985 exclusively for the State of Israel Bonds Women?s Division. Signed: AB Style: Modernist Finish: Gold plate Stone: Faux Pearl Dimensions Height: 1.25 inches Width: 2.2 inches A little information about the artist. Aharon Bezalel Biography (1925-2012) Aharon Bezalel was born in Harat, Afghanistan. His father, Reuven Bezalel, was a rabbi and Kabbalist. His family moved to Jerusalem in 1938, settling in the neighborhood of Beit Israel. In 1942 Aharon studied gold and silver crafting and applied arts. He also studied miniature carving with the artists Martin and Helga Rost applying himself at their workshop. At the same time he took a special course intended for artists assistants at the Bezalel Academy for Arts and Design. He lived and worked in Jerusalem. A father of three daughters and grandfather of ten. His sculptures - works of wood, bronze, aluminum, Plexiglas - are shown at his studio in Ein Kerem, and can also be seen at many public places, both in Israel and worldwide. In 1950 he founded the arts department at the Seligsberg Vocational School in Jerusalem where he taught for twenty years. In 1952 - 1953, he studied sculpture with Zeev Ben Tzvi at the Bezalel Academy for Arts and Design. Among his teachers, one could also count Mordechai Ardon and Isidor Aschheim. The year 1962 saw him presenting his first exhibition, followed by numerous other exhibits both in Israel and abroad. During 1971 he spent time with his family in the Cité des Arts in Paris, where he presented a one-man exhibition. In the course of 1974-1975, Aharon Bezalel served as chairman of the Artists' Association in Jerusalem. He spent time in the years 1975-1976 in New York accompanied by his family. During this time he presented two exhibits. BOOKS 1982 - Aharon Bezalel" was published which documented his work up to that year. 2006 - "Aharon Bezalel, Sculptures" 2009 - To Leave a Blessing - Memories of a Jewish Boy from Harat, Afghanistan"PLEASE NOTE: Many of the items we sell are vintage, pre-owned, used, items so please understand they will not be absolutely perfect and may have a some wear. We will disclose any flaws we see to the best of our ability. We provide photos, please review photos carefully, as they represent an accurate description of the item for sale. For questions pertaining to items, please ask before bidding/buying. We're happy to supply you with additional photos through eBay message links. If you have purchased an item, paid promptly and provided a good mailing address, we will leave you positive feedback upon a completed transaction with you, the Buyer, being 100% satisfied through leaving us positive feedback.If you purchase one of our items through the "Buy It Now" option, payment is requested at the time of purchase. We never knowingly misrepresent anything. If an error has occurred please contact us directly within 3 days of receiving your item so we can correct the issue professionally. We want to make it right. If the item is damaged or broken upon receipt please take pictures of the item and the packaging so that an insurance claim can be processed. International Shipping offered through eBay's Global Shipping Program. We primarily use USPS but other carriers may be substituted based on lowest cost. Your item will be mailed within 2 business days after payment is received/cleared, excluding Saturdays, Sundays, and Holidays. Shipping quoted is only for the lower 48 states. We don't not ship to APO addresses. Buyer pays shipping charges unless otherwise stated. This item will include insurance cost which is reflected in shipping cost. All sales are final. Returns accepted only if item is significantly not as described.Lastly, Thank you for your business and please see our other listing!!

Price: 98.99 USD

Location: Dunn Loring, Virginia

End Time: 2023-12-09T23:41:41.000Z

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