{"product_id":"aharon-bezalel-israeli-modernist-bronze-female-nude-sculpture-late-1950s-1960s","title":"Aharon Bezalel Israeli Modernist Bronze Female Nude Sculpture, Late 1950s–1960s","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePurchase Price Only:\u003c\/strong\u003e The price listed above covers the item only. It does not include shipping or professional crating.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSeparate Shipping Invoice:\u003c\/strong\u003e This item is too large for standard delivery. After checkout, we will contact you with a professional crating and freight quote. We will bill this to you on a separate invoice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWant a Quote First?\u003c\/strong\u003e If you prefer to know the shipping cost before purchasing, please click our Contact Us link or call us with your delivery zip code.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAharon Bezalel Israeli Modernist Bronze Female Nude Sculpture, Late 1950s–1960s.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOverall Height Approximately 30 1\/8\"\u003cbr\u003eBronze Height Approximately 27 3\/4\" above the base\u003cbr\u003eBase Approximately 2 3\/8\" H x 8\" L x 3 1\/2\" W\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStriking mid-century Israeli Modernist figurative sculpture attributed to and signed\/marked for Aharon Bezalel (Israeli, 1925–2012), depicting an exceptionally elongated standing female nude with one arm dramatically raised above her head.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe figure is conceived with Bezalel's distinctive emphasis on the human form: an attenuated torso and exceptionally long legs, a long elegant neck, small stylized head, strongly profiled nose, modeled coiffure, and simplified yet expressive anatomy. The upward-reaching pose gives the sculpture a graceful sense of movement and verticality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe bronze retains a richly hand-worked surface with elongated modeling striations, scraped and gouged passages, irregular sculpting marks, and selectively smoother high points preserved in the casting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese textural variations are intentional characteristics of the artist's modeling rather than damage. The dark brown patina has subtle tonal variation and highlights that emphasize the sculptural surface.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe figure is mounted on a substantial rectangular beige stone plinth with naturally occurring fossil-like inclusions and is mechanically secured through the base.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKicked up leg underside signed\/inscribed in the bronze with a compressed Bezalel-related signature\/mark and numerical notation. The numbering appears possibly to read 1\/19 with an additional circular character or symbol.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExcellent vintage condition. Presents very well with age-appropriate patina and surface variation. The irregular ridges, incisions, depressions, and modeling marks visible throughout the figure are integral to the artist's sculptural technique and casting. Please review photographs for the most complete assessment of condition.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Aharon Bezalel","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67657076769018,"sku":null,"price":4500.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0842\/8614\/4762\/files\/8A7B1123-04B1-4E13-B4FE-26B318189EDB.jpg?v=1791308642","url":"https:\/\/pauljacobsantiques.com\/products\/aharon-bezalel-israeli-modernist-bronze-female-nude-sculpture-late-1950s-1960s","provider":"Paul Jacobs Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}