The Letter Aleph, 1970's, lithograph, 27.2x19.3" (69x49cm), edition 150, signed and numbered in pencil.
Print is in excellent condition and is unframed.
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Mordecai Ardon (1896-1992) was born in 1896 in the small Polish village of Tuchow. After World War First he left for Paris and like many Russian and Polish artists only got as far as Berlin where he enrolled to a preparatory Bauhaus class. He found a small room in the house of the older Paul Klee, who became a friend to young Ardon. When the Nazis came to power in 1933, he immigrated to Israel. In leaving Europe he not only lost the stimulating human contacts but also the inspiring museums and exhibitions. In addition, the landscape was different, the sky had a blinding light and the sunsets were overwhelmingly colorful.
The Letter Aleph is a mystical Kabalistic image with enigmatic signs, symbols and calligraphy. Ardon was highly influenced by the Kabala writings in his art. According to the Zohar Book, the Alpha-Bait letters were created during the creation of the world, therefore the letter Aleph symbols the act of creation that is taking place in this magical scenery.
* * * An official CERTIFICATE OF AUTHENTICITY issued by Bineth Gallery (Tel Aviv, Israel) will be provided with this work upon request * * *
Starting bid of this lot is $420
Print is in excellent condition and is unframed.
You are buying this work directly its publisher, Bineth Gallery.
For further information about this artist, please log on to our eBay store or to our gallery (Bineth Gallery) website.
Mordecai Ardon (1896-1992) was born in 1896 in the small Polish village of Tuchow. After World War First he left for Paris and like many Russian and Polish artists only got as far as Berlin where he enrolled to a preparatory Bauhaus class. He found a small room in the house of the older Paul Klee, who became a friend to young Ardon. When the Nazis came to power in 1933, he immigrated to Israel. In leaving Europe he not only lost the stimulating human contacts but also the inspiring museums and exhibitions. In addition, the landscape was different, the sky had a blinding light and the sunsets were overwhelmingly colorful.
The Letter Aleph is a mystical Kabalistic image with enigmatic signs, symbols and calligraphy. Ardon was highly influenced by the Kabala writings in his art. According to the Zohar Book, the Alpha-Bait letters were created during the creation of the world, therefore the letter Aleph symbols the act of creation that is taking place in this magical scenery.
* * * An official CERTIFICATE OF AUTHENTICITY issued by Bineth Gallery (Tel Aviv, Israel) will be provided with this work upon request * * *
Starting bid of this lot is $420
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Jewish, Israeli and International Fine Art
1:00 PM PT - Jul 27th, 2008
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Bineth Gallery
15 Frishman st.
Tel-Aviv, 63578
Tel-Aviv, 63578
