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Lot 2
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A Preliminary Design and a Sketch for Birkat Ha-Hamah Sculptures, Ludwig Wolpert, New York, 1979, 1980

Estimate
5,000 - 6,000 USD
bidding is closed

Description

  • the preliminary design signed lower right Ludwig Y. Wolpert Aug 12, 79; the sketch signed Ludwig Y. Wolpert and dated August 3, 1980; 2 pieces
  • Paper
  • heights 36 1/2 in. by 29 1/2 in; 31 3/8 in by 48in.
  • 92.7cm by 75cm; 80 by 120cm

Condition

preliminary design good condition, sketch with folds and discolored band at right edge
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Catalogue Note

The sketch by Wolpert for the sculpture commissioned by the consignor and her husband for the occasion of the recitation of the Birkat-ha-Hamah, and sold Sotheby's, New York, 19 December 2007, lot 89.  The inscription Wolpert chose is taken from Judges 5:31, "But they that love Him be as the sun when it goeth forth in its might."

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