ZVI RAPHAELI (ISRAELI 1924-2005)

Be'er Sheva Market Day,1962
oil on canvas
61 x 82 cm (24 x 32 1/4 in.)
signed lower left [English] and lower right [Hebrew]

PROVENANCE
Safrai Fine Art, Jerusalem (old label on verso)

CONDITION
Observed in frame, the painting appears in age-appropriate condition. Overall craquelure visible to the naked eye most notably to the darker areas. A small loss to the upper left center edge and right upper edge. Inspection under UV light shows no apparent signs of restoration.
framed dimensions: 79 x 100 cm (31 1/8 x 39 3/8 in.)

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