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By Moshe Castel
1909 - 1991 |
| Category - Israeli & International Art - September 20th 2010. |
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Description
Queen of Sheba, signed (lower right)
Technique
Oil on masonite
Date Created
1948-1950
Dimensions
50 x 65.5 cm
Condition
Good
Notes
Accompanied by a letter of authenticity by Bilah Castel.
Biography
Moshe Castel, Painter. born 1909 in Jerusalem, to prestigious family descended from Jews expelled from Spain. Died 1991 in Tel Aviv. Studies: 1922-25 Bezalel, Jerusalem; Paris where he stayed until 1940. Prizes: 1946 Dizengoff Prize; 1958 Independence Day Poster; 1959 Prize at Brazil Biennale. First paintings were landscapes and portraits of Jewish types in Oriental style; in the 1940s mystical paintings of the French School, in Safed; later abstracts, designed logos, souvenirs and murals, one of which was for the Accadia Hotel. He used lettering as the inspiration for pictures, two in the Knesset and in the President's Residence. 1947 Was a founder of the New Horizons Group.
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Queen of Sheba
Estimate: $20,000/$30,000
Location: Israel
Number of Bids: 10
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